01-21-1964 Adjourned Meeting
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An Adjourlled Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was
held in the City Administration Building on Tuesday, January 21, 1964.
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P. M. by Council Chairman Mayor
BonJorn with all Council members present. City officials present were
Police Chief Tyndal, Building Inspector Snyder, Superintendent Sheldon,
Deputy Clerk Carroll and Clerk Johnson. Visitors present were Mr. and
Mrs. Frederick Nyhuis, Municipal Police Court Judge, J. K. Tryon and
representatives of the Orlando Sentinel and the local press.
The minutes of the regular meeting held on January 7th and the
Special meeting held on January 9th were approved as written.
Clerk Johnson administlifred the oath of office to J. K. Tryon as Judge
of the Municipal Court and Prentice Tyndal as Police Chief.
Mayor BonJorn stated that a Public Hearing was now in session to hear
opposition, if any,-to the proposed amendment to the Zoning Code to
permit Dry Cleaning EstabliShments, using nonflamable fluids, to operate
in C-l areas. Mayor BonJorn further stated that the meeting had been
duly advertised in the local paper in the issues of December 26, 1963
and January 2, 9 and 16, 1964.
The~e was no opposition expressed and the Clerk advised the Mayor
that he had not received any communications regarding the subject. Mayor
BonJorn stated that the Hearing was adjourned and that the Council would
proceed with its regular business.
Reports by City officials:
Police Chief Tyndal: No report.
Building Inspector Snyder: No report.
Superintendent Sheldon: Progress report on repairing and painting Lake
Avenue water tank.
Reports by Council Committee Chairmen:
Mr. Hutchingson: The expansion of the City water supply system was
continuing and that it was hoped that fire hydrants would be located within
one thousand feet of any building, within the City, in the near ~uture.
Mr. Turville: That the engineers were expected to make a report on
Lake Shore Drive sometime this week. That the C. F. W. Construction
Company '~ould repair cement driveways, damaged during the installation of
gas lines, as soon as weather permits. Any property owner having a com-
plaint regarding such repairs should notify the City Hall.
Mr. Pool: Requested a meeting of the Parks, Cemetery and Recreation
Comm~tte~ as soon as possible. The time was set for 4:00 P. M., next
Thursday, at the Clermont Hardware and Supply Company.
Mr. York: Recommended and moved that street lights be installed at the
following named locations: Sunnyside Drive at Laural, in front of the
Roy Caldwell residence and one in between. East Avenue approximately
300 feet North of Minnehaha Avenue, Linden Street, Second Street and
change lights at Seminole and Chestnut Streets. Anderson Street approxi-
mately 500 feet South of Almond Street and change light at Almond Street.
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The City Clerk was requested to contact Florida Power Corporation
regarding the installation of these street lights, as well as the ones
previously authorized on Montrose Street.
Mr. Hoskinson: No report.
Mayor BonJorn recommended that the following named persons be
appointed to membership on Boards and/or Commissions as listed:
Zoning Board 'of Adjustment: Charles B. Roe, Frank Innis, Clarence
Bishop, He~~ Czech and John O. Loesh.
Zoning Commission: Robert Pool and Clem Wolstencroft for three
year terms.
Planning Commission: Frank Bakeman and Oakley Seaver for three
year terms.
Zoning Board of Appeals (Building Code): E. T. Brantly and G. Y.
Middleton for three year terms.
Electrical Board of Examiners: E. T. Brantly, Master; Seldon Hanks,
Master; Forrest Colegrove and Mervin Lee of Florida Power Corporation
and R. J. Snyder, City Inspector.
Plumbing Board of Examiners: D. H. boore, Master; James Fisher,
Journeyman and R. J. Snyder, City Inspector.
Mot,ion was made by Mr. Turville, seconded by Mr. Hoskinson, and
carried, that the recommendations of the Mayor be accepted and that the
appointments be made as recommended.
Motion was made by Mr. Turville, seconded by Mr. Hoskinson and
carried tha'~ Clerk Johnson have an, ordinance prepared, amending the
Zoning Code to allow the operation of dry cleaning establishments using
nonflamable liquids, to operate in C-l areas.
J.'1r.. Hutchingson reported that Clerk Johnson had written to Mr.
Doyle, ,of the Florida Planning Commission, in an effort to expedite our
application for Federal assistance for Municipal Planning.
J.'1r.. Turville read a legal opinion, written by Mr. Welborn Daniel,
relative to the proposed franchise agreement with the Lake Apopka Gas
District. It was Mr. Daniel's recommendation that the franchise agreement
contain a: definite schedule for the payment of franchise taxes and
motion was made by Mr. Turville, seconded by Mr. Hutchingson, and
carried, that the proposed lease agreement be amended to provide for the
payment ,of franchise taxes semi-annually and that the proper City
officials be authorized to execute the agreement.
Motion was ,made by Mr. Hutchingson, seconded by Mr. Pool and carried
that the Clerk wri~e to C. F. W. Construction Company and determine if
they have finished with gas line installations on Lake Shore Drive
between Anderson and Fifth Streets. '
Clerk ,Johnson read a letter from Mr. K. O. Finch requesting per-
mission to pave, at his expense, that area on Minneola Avenue between the
South side of the paving and the sidewalk for a distance of approximately
190 feet startin~ at' 8th Street and running West~
MQtion was----madeby Mr. _Hutchingson, seconded by Mr'. Pool and carried,
that permission be granted to Mr. Finch as requested with the understand-
ing that the paving must be according to Ci ty s~~c.tli'.c.atio~ns.;'tbat,:i)(here', ~t.he
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present street curbing is removed the proper gutter be provided and
that a "bumper curb" be placed between the parking area and the sid~walk;
and~ith the further understanding that such parking area does not in
any way reduce or eliminate ~he necessary area for "off street" parking
as required by the Zoning Code..
A request by Jimmy Lee Jackson for a license to -sell wines and
beer at 650 Bloxam Avenue was denied as the requested location is not
the required distance from schools as required in the Zoning Ordinance.
Mr. Turville, reporting for- the Stree'trs Committee, stated an in-_
vestigation had been made: by hiseommittlre with regards' 'to the request .
made by I1rs. 0 I Bri--en --Etheridge for installation of street c.ur:biIig on Bloxam
Avenue adjacent to her property and that it was their recommendation
that the curbing was not necessary. -Motion was made by Mr. Hutchingson,
seconded by Mr. Pool, and carried, that the recommendation of the Streets
Commi ttee be, accepted and that the Clerk so notify Mrs. Etheridge. -
Clerk Johnson advised the Council that Mr. HObson, Architect ~or
the new Lake County Health Clinic to be constructed in Clermont, _ would ..
like to know' if payment of the usual building permit fees will be required-
for this building. Motion was made by York, seconded by Mr. Pool, and
carried, tha.t no exception be made and that the eS.tablished fees be
charged.
Clerk Johnson advised the Council that- he had contacted Mr. Westbrook,
of Michaels Engineering Company, and that Mr. Westbrook had given him
an estimate of $17,000.00 to $18,000.00 forth~ -rebuilding of Lake Shore
Drive from Anderson Street to Fifth Street.
Clerk Johnson reminded the Council that January 28th at 7:30 P. M.
was the bid: opening date for the New Police Station and Fire Department
Building.
Clerk Johnson was instructed to bill C. F. W. -Construction Company
for an amount equal to the cost of repairing damage on Lake Shore Drive
caused by the installation of_ gas lines.
Clerk Johnson was requested to 'phone Mr. Hill Stiggins and request:
a set of revised plans for the new Police Station and Fire Department
Building and an estimate of the construction cost.
Clerk Johnson advised the Council that Mr. R. M. Wells had requested
permission to pave, at his expense, that area on Minneola Avenue between
the North side of the paving of Minneola and the sidewalk for a distance
'of approximately 31 feet starting at West Avenue and running East, and
that such parking area be used in lieu of the required "off' ~treet"
parking for a building which he expects to construct at that location.
Motion .was made by Mr. Hoskinson, seconded by Mr. Pool, that Mr.
Wells be advised that he may pave the area as requested provided that such
paving is according to City specifications; that where the street curbing
is removed the proper gutter be installed and that a bumper curb be
installed between the sidewalk and the parking area and with-the further
understanding that such parking area does not in anyway reduce or eliminate
the necessary area required, for "off street" parking, by the Zoning Code.
The motion carried with Mr. Turville and Mr. Hutchingson voting Nay.
Mr. Hoskinson reported that he had received a request for the removal
of dead trees on Sixth Street. The matter was referred to the Streets
Committee with authority to act and to report at the next meeting of the
Council.
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Mr. Pool reported_that he had been advised that the intersection
of Second Street and Crystal Lake Drive was in need of repairs. The
matter was referred to the Streets Committee with power to act and to
report at the next Council meeting. .
Motion was made by Mr. Hutchingson, seconded by Mr. Turville, and
carried that meeting adjourn to an Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Mr. Hutchingson presented a Resolution amending Paragraph 8 of
Resolution No. 23 and moved its adoption. The RESOLUTION was read by
the Clerk and Mr. Turville seconded its adoption. -
When the vote was taken on the adoption of the Resolution the
restilt was:
YEAS: Hutchingson, Turville, Hoskinson, York and Pool. TOTAL~YEAS: 5 -
NAYS: None
So the RESOLUTION as read was adopted and No. 25 assigned to it
and ordered placed in the Resolution Book, page 40, and ordered posted.
The matter of a City Attorney was discussed and recommendation
made by the Mayor. The matter was referred to the Mayor and the Laws
and Rules Committee for further study and investigation.
Clerk ,Johnson was requested to arrange an appointment for several
members of the City.Council, and the Mayor, at the next meeting of
the Lake County Board of Commissioners.
Clerk ,Johnson was requested to write to Mr. Ray Miller, in behalf
of the Council, and express their sincere thanks for his interest and
labor in making Kehlor Park more attractive.
Motion by Mr. Hutchingson, seconded by Mr. Hoskinson, and carried,
that meeting adjourn.
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