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03-05-1963 Regular Meeting MINUTES N~ 11 REGULAR MEETING A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held in the City Administration Building on Tuesday, March 5, 196'. In the absence of Council Chairman Clarence Bishop, the meeting was called to order at 7:35 P. M. by Vice-Chairman Harold Turville with all other Councilmen present with the exception of Mr. Bishop. Other city officials present were: Building Inspector Snyder, Mayor BonJorn Police Chief Tyndal, Superintendent Sheldon, City Attorney Morse and City Clerk Johnson. Mr. Fritz Longley of Florida Blue Cross and Blue Shield, as well as several visitors and representatives of the press were also present. The minutes of the adjourned meeting held on February 19, 1963 and the special meeting held on February 21, 1963 were approved as written. Mr. Longley, representing Florida Blue Cross and Blue Shield, advised the Council that due to increased hospital and medical costs it was necessary that the premiums on the policy carried by the City be increased in the amounts of $1.12 on single and $2.56 on family policies. City Clerk Johnson advised the Council that this would mean an additional expenditure by the city of approximately $225.00 for the remainder of the fiscal year. Motion was made by Councilman Hoskinson, seconded by Councilman York and unanimously carried that the city's contract with Florida Blue Cross and Blue Shield be continued at the increased rates. Chairman Bishop arrived at this time and presided over the remainder of the meeting. Police Chief Tyndal submitted his monthly report which was accepted and ordered filed. Building Inspector Snyder submitted his monthly report which was accepted and ordered filed. Superintendent Sheldon did not submit a report. At the recommendation of Councilman Hutchingson the Police Department was directed to prohibit truck traffic on East Highland Avenue, beginning at East Avenue, and to install the necessary signs. Councilman Hoskinson, Chairman of the Parks Committee, inquired of the Council if any policy had been established regarding the playing of cards in the Community Building at Kehlor Park on Sunday. The Council appeared to be in agreement that if gambling was not taking place they had no objection to card playing as described. Councilman Hoskinson requested that a work order be issued for the grading of the ball field, at the school, for use by the Little League and that the field track in the same area also be graded. Motion was made by Councilman Turville, seconded by Councilman Hutchingson, and unanimously carried that Clerk Johnson issue work orders for the grading of the ball field and field track as recommended by Councilman Hoskinson. Mayor BonJorn stated that he had nothing to report nor any recommendations. . . MINUTES N~ 18 Councilman Bishop inquired of Mr. Sheldon regarding the avail- ability of the sand pump recently purchased by the City. Superintendent Sheldon advised that the pump was ready for use at any time. Motion was made by Councilman Hutchingson, seconded by Councilman York, and unanimously carried that Clerk Johnson issue a work order for the removal of sand from the canal between Lakes Winona and Minnehaha in order that boat traffic might pass under the bridge. Councilman Turville advised that J. K. Tryon, Judge of the local municipal court, had requested that an assistant, or associate judge be appointed by the Counciili to serve in his absence. Clerk Johnson advised the Council that the City Code provided for the appointment of an assistant judge as, and when, needed, but not on a permanent basis. Chairman Bishop agreed to advise Judge Tryon that he would appoint any person selected by him to serve in his absence as, and when, needed. Cowlcilman Turville read a RESOLUTION pertaining to the closing of an alley running from Juniata Street to Broome Street (now closed) and lying between Blocks III and 124, Sunset Park, as previously authorized by Council action. Mr. William Boyd, a visitor at the meeting, called to the Council's attention the possibility of a storm sewer drain being located in the alley. Clerk Johnson advised the Council that he had investigated the matter and that he was advised that no drains or other utilities were located in the alley. However, motion was made by Councilman Turville, seconded by Council- man York, and unanimously carried that the adoption of the RESOLUTION be deferred pending further investigation. Mr. William Boyd advised the Council that the T&GRailroad had removed their tracks from the right-of-way between Second and Seventh Streets and that this right-of-way, approximating six and three quarter acres was now for sale and that if the Council would make an offer of $200.00 per acre, it was his op~nion that the owners would give the offer favorable conside~ation. The matter was tabled until later in the meeting and Mr. Boyd was advised that Clerk Johnson would contact him Wednesday as, to the action t~cen by the Council on the matter. Councilman Turville reported that the Fire and Building Committee had made a study of the bids submitted on a fire truck and that they recommended, and moved, that the contract be awarded to the low bidder, American LaFrance, but that the specifications be changed to include cab-over-engine and that the contract price be $15,556.83; an increase of $1,211.83 over the original bid, for sp'ecification changes. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hutchingson and unanimously ~arried. Motion was made by Councilman Hutchingson, seco~ded by Counciili- man Turville, and unanimously carried that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to purchase an air horn warning system at an approximate cost of $2900.00 f.o.b. factory. Clerk Johnson opened bids on Traffic Signals, which were as follows: Brantly Electric Co., $1710.00; Raybro, $1260.85; and Ward Engineering Company, $1248.34. Motion was made by Councilman e . MINUTES N~ 19 York, seconded by Councilman Hoskinso~ and unanimously carried that the low bid of $1248.34 submitted by Ward Engineering Company, be accepted and that the Purchasing Agent order the signals. Clerk Johnson read a letter from Mr. Martin Winther pertaining to previous requests for the resurfacing of a part of Lake Shore Drive, and urging the Council to have preliminary surveys made in order that the project might be given consideration in the preparation of next fiscal year budget. Motion was made by Councilman Hutchingson, seconded by Councilman York and unanimously carried that Clerk Johnson have the preliminary survey made as requested by Mr. Winther. Clerk Johnson read a letter from the Clermont-Minneola Little League Association and Clermont Babe Ruth League requesting that the City provide a coordinator for the summer recreational program and that umprres be paid from city funds budgeted for recreation. Follow- ing a discussion of the matter, Councilman Hoskinson, Parks and Recreational Chairman, was instructed to present the Council with a plan and recommendations for a Summer Recreational Program. A sample ordinance pertaining to soliciting was referred to the Laws & Auditing Committee and City Attorney Morse for study and recommendation. Clerk Johnson read a letter from Mr. George Herrlinger request- ing that the City remove supposedly dead palm trees from in front of his property and that the street curbing opposite his driveway be painted red to prohibit parking. City Clerk Johnson was requested to advise Mr. Herrlinger that the Council must adhere to its previous established policy of not removing palm trees prior to August first and that his request for curb painting was being referred to the Streets Committee for investi- gation and with authority to correct the situation. Chairman Bishop stated that the next matter of business was the disposal of rezoning requests from owners of property located on East HighvTay 50. Chairman Bishop further advised that Public Hearing on the proposed changes had been held by the Zoning Commission and their recommendations made to the Council after which the City Council had held a Public Hearing, followed by a joint meeting with ,the Zoning Commission. Motion was made by Councilman Hutchingson, seconded by Councilman York, and unanimously carried that Area 1, as advertised and considered, be rezoned from R-l Residential to C-l Commercial. Motion by Councilman York, seconded by Councilman Hutchingson, and unanimously carried that Area 2, as advertised and considered be rezoned from R-l Residential to C-l Commercial. Motion was made by Councilman Hoskinson, seconded by Councilman Turville, and unanimously carried that Area 3, as advertised and considered, be rezoned from R-l Residential to C-l Commercial. Motion by Councilman York, seconded by Councilman Turville, and unanimously carried that Area 4, as advertised and considered be rezoned from R-l Residential to C-l Commercial. Motion by Councilman Hutchingson, seconded by Councilman Turville, and unanimously carried that Lots 339 and 340 and fractional Lots 141 and 142, lying South of State Road 50, of Area 5, as advertised and considered, be rezoned from R-l Residential to C-l Commercial. e . MINUTES N~ 20 Motion by Councilman York, seconded by Councilman Hoskinson, anill,unanimously carried that Area 6, as advertised and considered, be rezoned from R-l Residential to C-l Commercial. Motion by Councilman Hutchingson, seconded by Councilman Hoskinson, and unanimously carried that the request for the rezoning of Area 7, as advertised and considered, be denied, and that said Area 7 remain zoned as R-l Residential. Motion by Councilman Hutchingson, seconded by Councilman Turville, and unanimously carried that Area 8, as advertised and con- sidered, be rezoned from R-l Residential to C-l Commercial, when satisfactory agreement is executed by John Boyette and wife, Dorothy Boyette, assuring the City of Clermont of an easement for alley purposes on twenty feet of property in the rear of this area. City Attorney Morse was instructed to prepare an ordinance of zoning changes as previously listed. Motion by Councilman Hutchingson, seconded by Councilman York, and unanimously carried that the preparation of the zoning change ordinance be deferred until the easement agreement is executed by Mr. and Mrs. Boyette. Motion by Councilman Hoskinson, seconded by Councilman York and unanimously carried that the preparation of the zoning change ordinance be deferred until the City secure an easeme~t along the rear of Lots 339 and 340 of Area 5. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Councilman Hutchingson, seconded by Councilman York, and unanimously carried that Clerk Johnson advise Mr. William Boyd that the City will pay $200.00 per acre for the T&G Railroad right- of-way between Second and Seventh Streets provided that the seller will furnish warranty deed and title insurance. Mayor BonJorn recommended that the City assume the 1963 taxes, and furnish the documentary stamps, with re~ards to its proposed purchase of certain property from Mr. Eric ensen. The Councilman were in agreement that their previous motion regarding this matter should stand and that no further concessions be made. Motiop'M/ "G6t]ilc,iJ,ma,il ,lIq;tqllipgso/l,/ ~cf>~eJi pY/ CpUflcj.lpap ~~~~~~~~~~~o/~~P~~?o/~~. . Motion by Councilman Hutchingson, seconded by Councilman York, and carried that meeting adjourn. d (JMJNC(..~ , {J ~~ Clarence Bishop, Cha rman Clerk e MINUTES ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - MARCH 1963 So. Lake Hospital Morton J. Barnes Advance Electric Company Standard Auto Parts, Inc. Florida Telephone Corp. Westernman Ford Dixie Lime Products Co. Meeker Feed Store Harry P. Leu, Inc. Paramount Chemical Co. Standard Oil Company Fifth Street Grocery State Tractor & Equipment Florida PO\ver Corp. Sun State Publishers, Inc. Grant-Harris Drug Store Brantly Electric, Inc. Radio Communications Serve Indianaplis Badge & Name Plate Co.lnc. Hodges' Equipment Company Badger Meter Mfg. Company Coble's Garage Clermont Plbg. & Heating Hoskinson Brothers Guy's Standard Service ~ Konsler Steel Company Stalnaker Chevrolet Co. Harb Tractor & Equipment Dick's Gulf Service Williams Auto Service Clermont Hdwe & Supp~y Clermont Bldrs. Supply F & R Office Supply, Inc. Rozier Machinery Co. Hwy Equipment & Supply Reeves Fences, Inc. Davis Meter & Supply Co. Walker Hauling, Inc. Carroll Gas Supreme Oil Co., Inc. Pounds Motor Co., Inc. Fire Calls & Drills Florida Crushed Stone Co. Hilltop Book Nsok Basic Asphalt orp. $ $ 8.00 4.00 10.75 136.35 22.30 3.11 78.68 12.65 2.59 50.70 781.61 42.29 1.80 66.10 1,269.38 124.39 5.00 18.58 27.50 17.58 8.38 441.70 75.64 41.06 80.00 8.55 17.64 17.32 28.90 49.98 194.40 48.18 34.54 29.62 22.93 18.67 492.84 559.42 91.83 54.00 477.04 12.10 75.00 330.07 25.12 135.00 b,U~5.5b '. N~ 21