01-07-1964 Regular Meeting
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REGULAR MEETING
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont
was held on Tuesday, January 7, 1964. The meeting was called to order
at 7:30 P. M. by Council Chairman Clarence Bishop with all members of
the Council being present. Other city officials present were Mayor
BonJorn, Police Chief Tyndal, Building Inspector Snyder, Superintendent
Sheldon, Deputy Clerk Carroll and Clerk Johnson. Visitors present were
Messrs. Morris Erdman, Herbert Brownell, Chas. Roe, Jimmy Lee Jackson,
and Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Nyhius. Representatives of the Orlando
Sentinel and the local press were also present.
The minutes of the meetings held December 17 and 27 were approved
as written.
Building Inspector Snyder submitted his annual report which was
accepted and ordered filed.
Police Chief Tyndal submitted his monthly, as well as annual report,
both of which were accepted and ordered filed.
Charles B. Roe, representing the Lake Apopka Gas District, dis-
cussed with the City Council an appendix to the franchise granted said
Lake Apopka Gas District by the City and requested that the Council
ratify same after examination. Mr. Roe further suggested that the City
Council consider the use of natural gas for both heating and cooling in
the proposed new Police and Fire Department Building. Mr. Roe further
suggested that the Council consider the advisability of exempting
natural gas sales from the utility tax.
Jimmy Lee Jackson requested permission to transfer a beer and
wine sales license from its present location to the Palm's Inn, 650
Bloxam Ave. Mr. Jackson was advised that before permission would be
granted that the proposed location would have to be investigated in order
to determine if the location proposed was the required distance from
churches and. schools and if properly zoned for the proposed business.
Inspector Snyder was requested to make the required inspection and report
to the City Clerk.
Mr. He:rbert Brownell, representing the Home Owners Civic Improvement
Association, delivered a letter, from his Association, to the City Clerk
and requested that it be read and that it be incorporated in, and become
a part of these minutes. The letter was read by the City Clerk and
motion was made by Councilman Turville, seconded by Councilman Hoskinson,
and unanimously carried, that the letter be incorporated in, and become
a part of these minutes. The letter follows these minutes.
Clerk Johnson was requested to contact Hill Stiggins and arrange
a meeting with the City Council at the earliest possible date.
Motion was made by Councilman Hoskinson, seconded by Councilman
Turville, and carried, that Mr. Sheldon be authorized to attend the
Fire College and that the registration fee of $12.00 be authorized.
The matter of the Inspection Certificate, of the Lake Highlands
Nursing Home, to be issued by the City of Clermont was discussed. Council
members were unanimous in their decision that the certificate should
state definite facts, such facts bein~ that the nursing home was non-
conforming as to "zoning", was satisfactory as to the "building", a
letter from the local Fire Chief and a report from the State Fire College
calling attention to violation \'las to be attached in regards to "Fire"
and that a copy of a certified report by a Master Electrician should be
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obtained from Mr. Rogers as to "wiring". Clerk Johnson advised the
Council that he would make note of such exceptions on the certificate,
execute same and return to Mr. Rogers.
The Council members were in agreement and so advised Chief Tyndal,
that future City radio communications equipment be handled by Radio
Engineering of Clermont.
Clerk Johnson read a letter from Mr. Fred Paffen thanking the
Council for the recent passage of a truck and trailer parking Ordinance.
Clerk Johnson advised the Council that Mrs. O'Brien Etheridge at
695 East Minnehaha had requested that a part of Bloxam Avenue be curbed.
The matter was referred to the Streets Committee for investigation and
recommendation.
Motion was made by Councilman Hutchingson, seconded by Councilman
York and carried that an account in the amount of ~~6.05 be paid.
Clerk Johnson read a letter from Mr. Stokes, Secretary of the local
Chamber of Commerce, thanking the City Council for the financial support
extended them.
Clerk Johnson read a letter from the Lake County League of Munici-
palities advising that the next meeting of the League would be held
in Tavares on January 15, 1964.
Councilman Turville presented a Resolution pertaining to the
closing of part of Drew Avenue and moved its adoption. The RESOLUTION
was read by the Clerk and Councilman Hutchingson seconded its adoption.
When the vote was taken on the adoption of the RESOLUTION the result
was:
YEAS: Turville, Hutchingson, Hoskinson, York and Bishop
TOTAL YEAS: 5
NAYES: 0
So the RESOLUTION was adopted and Number ~ assigned to it and ordered
placed in the Resolution Book, Page 39, and ordered posted.
Motion by Councilman Turville, seconded by Councilman Hutchingson,
and carried, that payment &f the account in the amount of $1,680.00
submitted by Hill Stiggins be temporarily deferred and that all other
bills be paid.
Chairman Bishop advised the Mayor and members of the Council that
it had been a pleasure for him to serve with them during past years
and wished them every success for the coming year. Mr. Bishop further
stated that his services were always available to the Council if, and
when, needed.
Motion was made by Councilman York, seconded by Councilman
Hoskinson, and carried, that meeting adjourn.
Clarence Bishop, Chairman
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ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - JANUARY 1964
Advance Electric Co.
Hoskinson Brothers
Prescott Tractor Sales, Inc.
\-Jesterman Ford
Radio Communications Service
Standard Oil Company
Standard Auto Parts, Inc.
Slm State Publishers, Inc.
Memorial Bronze
Florida Telephone Corporation
Olivenbaum Insurance Agency
Carroll Gas (Admn.)
(Community Bldg.)
Rick's Paint and Body Shop
Leesburg Transfer & Storage, Inc.
(Transfer Voting Machines)
Meeker Feed Store
Fire Dept. Salaries
Coble's Garage
Clermont Dry Cleaners
Florida Power Corporation
Lake County League of Municipalities
Municipal Clerks Institute
Basic Asphalt Corporation
Municipal Code Corporation
Credit Bureau of Golden Triangle
Clements' Pest Control
F ~ R Office Supply, Inc.
Atlantic Chemicals, Inc.
Eilltop Book Nook
Clermont Bldrs. Supply, Inc.
Clermont Hardware and Supply Co.
Brantly Electric, Inc.
Dixie Lime and Stone Company
\.lalker Hauling, Inc.
Jos. L. Rozier Machinery Co.
Red's Tire and Battery, Inc.
Parnell and Associates, Inc.
Highway Equipment and Supply Co.
'mirler-Glide Mower Company
Konsler Steel Company
$
$
3.00
6.74
47.76
73.46
18.00
1,109.49
216.98
77.68
222.00
43.19
256.13
54.00
27.00
163.37
55.00
8.37
18.00
27.00
7.85
1,616.07
9.00
10.00
220.50
520.51
12.00
9.00
73.90
21.38
20.93
5.96
8.07
34.60
48.70
46.26
116.00
37.64
325.64
96.74
.68
47.68
5,716.28
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HO~lli OWNERS CIVIC IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION OF CLERMONT
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City Council
Clermont, Florida
Gentlemen:
The Home Owners Civic Improvement Association of Clermont has request-
ed me to write to you and to extend their congratulations for your recent
prudent decision to defer the signing of certificates relative to the
Lake Highlands Hotel and Nursing Home. They refer specifically to certifi-
cates to the effect that the fire safety standards of that building meets
the requirements of the Florida State Board of Health, the Hotel and
Restaurant Division and the Fire College.
Recent fires with terrible loss of life in similar establishments in
other parts of the United States have focused attention upon the personal
responsibility of the public officials who certify that all requirements
for licensing are properly met. The Florida State Board of Health has
indicated to us that they are dependent upon local authorities to insure
that minimu~ standards are maintained. Their letter is quoted in part
as follows~
"Any application for license to this agency must have supporting
documents signed by the zoning inspector, the fire marshall, the
electrical inspector and the plumbing inspector before the appli-
cation is processed by this office." ---
"Therefore, so long as the sponsor of Lake Highlands can provide
signed documents from the recognized local authorities concerning
the fire, electrical, plumbing and zoning acceptability at that
level of government, and provided the operation does not conflict
with any state regulations, and provided that the two-hour fire
separation is maintained, then this agency has no alternative
except to issue a nursing home license."
Their communications further indicate that The Lake Highlands Hotel
has not in the past met the fire protection standards required for hotel
nursing homes, but that licenses have been issued by virtue of the
certificates signed by Clermont officials. The 'recent report of inspec-
tion by a representative of the Florida State Fire College, as reported
by both newspapers with local circulation, reveals that the building
still fails to meet the required standards even after its recent reno-
Mations and. remodeling.
We sincerely pray that no major disaster will ever strike the Lake
Highlands Hotel, but in case it should let us hope that our City ad-
ministration, or their representatives, both as a group or as individuals
may remain secure from direct responsibility and possible liability by
insisting that all requirements are fully met before the necessary certifi-
cates are made official documents to be furnished to the licensing agency.
Sincerely yours,
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cc~ Mayor Joseph Bon Jorn
Clarence E. Bishop
Harold S. Turville
James M. Hoskinson
N..L. Hutchingson
John York
Charles M. Pool, Jr.
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ORGANIZATION MEETING
Clerk Johnson administered the Oath,of Office to Joseph BonJorn
qS Mayor and Charles Pool, Jr. and John York as Councilmen.
Under the new rules of the Charter Amendment, designating ~he Mayor
as the presiding officer at all Council meetings, Mayor BonJorn called
the meeting to order and stated that the first order of business was the
nomination and election of a Council President.
Mr. Turville nominated Mr. Hutchingson as President of the Council.
Mr. Pool moved that the nominations be closed and that the Clerk cast a
unanimous ballot for Mr. Hutchingson as Council President. The motion
was seconded by ~rr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried.
Mayor BonJorn stated that the next order of business was the nomina-
tion and election of a Council President Pro Tem.
~r. Hutchingson nominated Mr. York as Council President Pro Tem.
Mr. Pool moved that the nominations be closed and that the Clerk cast
a unanimous ballot for Mr. York as Council President Pro Tem. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Turville and unanimously carried.
Mayor BonJorn stated that the next matter of business pertained to
City officials and personnel and requested that all City employees please
leave the room.
Mayor BonJorn stated that nominations for a City Clerk and Tax
Collector.were in order. Mr. Turville nominated Albert Johnson as Clerk
and Tax Collector. There were no other nominations and motion was made by
Mr. Pool, seconded by Mr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, that Albert
Johnson be elected as City Clerk and Tax Collector and that his salary
be set at $6300.00 annually, the same as in the past.
Clerk Johnson was invited back to the meeting.
Mayor BonJorn stated that nominations for a Judge of the Municipal
Court were in order. Mr. York nominated J. K. Tryon as Judge of the
Municipal Court. There were no other nominations and motion was made
by Mr. Turville, seconded by Mr. York and unanimously carried, that
J. K. Tryon be elected as Judge of the Municipal Court at a salary of
$99.00 monthly.
Mayor BonJorn stated that the next business was the appointment of a
Chief of Police, City Attorney and Tax Assessor.
Motion was made by Mr. Hutchingson, seconded by Mr. Hoskinson and
unanimously carried, that Prentice Tyndal be appointed as Police Chief
at a salary of $425.00 monthly, that Albert Johnson be appointed as Tax
Assessor without further compensation and that the appointment of a City
Attorney be deferred.
Mayor BonJorn stated that the next business was the hiring of a
City Superintendent, an Assistant Superintendent and a Building Inspector.
Motion was made by Mr. Turville, seconded by Mr. Pool and carried,
that .~. L. Shelcon be hired as City Superintendent, Leo Creech be hired
as Assistant City Superintendent and Ralph Snyder be hired as Building
Inspector and that their salaries continue at the present rate of $5700.00
a~lnually, $4420.00 annually and $3600.00 annually, respectfully.
The rehiring of all other City employees was authorized at the
prevailing salaries and wages.
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Upon the recommendation of Clerk Johnson motion was made by
Mr. Hutchingson, seconded by Mr. Turville and carried that the Citizens
Bank of Clermont and the First Federal Savings and Loan Association of
Clermont be designated as depositories for City of Clermont funds.
Upon the recommendations and request of Clerk Johnson, motion was
made by I1r. Turville, seconded by Mr. Hutchingson and carried that City
Clerk Albert Johnson be authorized
1. ~o open savings accounts for idle City of Clermont funds in the
Vitizens Bank of Clermont, or to invest such idle funds in the
First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Clermont, and that
said institutions are hereby authorized to act without further authori-
zation in accordance with the writings of the City Clerk unless,
and 'until, further notified;
2. To transfer funds from one account to another as the need may arise;
3. To withdraw funds from the Interest and Sinking fund and deposit
in the Bond and Coupon account the amounts necessary to retire City
of Clermont bonds and coupons as they become due;
4. To purchase City of Clermont bonds at par or less when such bonds
are offered for sale and surplus funds are available;
5. To pay all salaries and wages due city employees at the rates es-
tablished by the City Council and as provided for in the 1963-64
budget; pay such accounts as Social Security Taxes, \~'i thheld Income
Taxes, Employee Insurance premiums, as well as any account where
the discount period expires prior to the next meeting of the City
Council and to make payments on all notes, mortgages and contracts
entered into by the City of Clermont officials as they become due.
I'layor BonJorn made the following Council Committee appointments
with the first named being Chairman in each instance:-
Fire and Building:
James Hoskinson, John York and Charles Pool,Jr.
Parks, Cemetery and Recreation: Charles Pool, Jr., James Hoskinson
and Norris Hutchingson.
Water: Norris Hutchingson, Charles Pool, Jr. and John York.
John York, Harold Turville and
Charles Pool, Jr.
Streets and Sidewalks: Harold Turville, John York and James
Hoskinson.
Street Lighting and Sanitation:
Laws and Auditing: Harold Turville, James Hoskinson and
Norris Hutchingson.
Finance: All Council members
Police Department Advisory: Joseph BonJorn, Harold Turville ,
Norris Hutchingson and' John York.
The Council members requested ~Iayor BonJorn to prepare a list of
his recommendations for appointments to the various boards and Commissions
of the City, where there are vacancies, and to submit such recommendations
at the next meeting of the Council.
Motion was made by Mr. Turville, seconded by Mr. Hoskinson and
carried that Clerk Johnson be authorized to engage the firm of Hunnicutt
and Associates as appraisers for the City of Clermont.
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Motion by Mr. York, s8conded by Mr. Turville and carried, that
Michaels ~ngineering Company of Orlando be engaged as consulting engineers
and that the H. W. Sheppard Company be retained to audit the City books.
Motion was made by Mr. Turville, seconded by Mr. Hoskinson and carried,
that Clerk Johnson have Michaels ~ngineering Company of Orlando establish
the grades for the rebuilding of Lake Shore Drive from Anderson Stre~ to
Fifth Street; make recommendations for drainage, submit a cost estimate
for materials only and make recommendation as to the width of the proposed
paving in order to preserve as many shade trees as possible.
l~ere was no new business to come before the Council and upon
motion by Mr. York, seconded by Mr. Hutchingson and carried, the meeting
was adjourned.
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J~ep onJorn, ~irman
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