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REGULAR MEETING
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont
was held in the office of the City Clerk on Tuesday, March 3, 1964.
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P. M. by Mayor BonJorn with all
council members present, excepting Mr. Hoskinson. Other city officials
present were City Attorney Caldwell, Police Chief Tyndal, Building
Inspector Snyder, Superintendent Sheldon, Deputy Clerk Carroll and
Clerk Johnson. Visitors present were Messrs. VanderMeer, Frederick
Nyhius, Fred Nyhius, John Middleton, Robinson, Roane and representatives
of the Orlando Sentinel and the local press.
Minut,es of the Special Meetings held on February 24 and 25 were
approved as written.
Mr. VanderMeer addressed the City Council and requested permission
to use certain property located in the Eastern part of Oak Hill Cemetery
second addition, as a practice field for Little League base ball and
further requested that City crews be authorized to assist in preparing
the field.
Motion was made by Mr. Turville, seconded by Mr. Hutchingson,
and carried, that the request be referred to Mr. Pool, Chairman of the
Parks, Cemetery and Recreation Committee for investigation, and recommenda-
tion to the City Council.
Councilman Hoskinson arrived at this time.
Motion was made by Mr. Hutchingson, seconded by Mr. Hoskinson,
and unanimously carried, that Mr. Ralph Roane, representing A&R Properties,
Inc. be permitted to address the City Council.
Mr. Roane delivered a letter to Mayor BonJorn which was read by
City Clerk Johnson. The letter advised Mayor BonJorn and the City Council
that the Board of Directors of A & R Properties, Inc. had authorized
Mr. Ralph Roane to offer to cancel the cohtract recently entered into
between the City of Clermont and A & R Properties for the construction
of a Fire and Police Station. The letter further stated that if the
City Council accepted the offer of cancellation, by A & R Properties, Inc.
a letter so stating, along with the performance bond posted by A & R
Properties, Inc. must be delivered to A & R Properties not later than
Wednesday, March 4, 1964.
Motion was made by Mr. Turville and upon the recommendation of
City Attorney Roy Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Hutchingson and unanimously
carried that the City Council accept the offer of cancellation made by
A & R Properties, Inc.; that the City Clerk notify A & R Properties in
writing and that their performance bond be returned to them.
Mr. Hutchingson, President of the City Council, advised Mr. Roane
that the City Council deeply appreciated the fine spirit of cooperation
expressed by A & R Properties in their offer.
The letter from A & R Properties, Inc. appears following these
minutes.
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.
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Superintendent Sheldon submitted his report. Mr. Sheldon
reported that he expected the Highlands Avenue pump to be back in
operation within a few days.
Mayor BonJorn requested Superintendent Sheldon to make an estimate
of the cost of resurfacing the drive in the rear of South Lake Memorial
Hospital.
Mr. Turville read a letter from Lake Apopka Gas District wherein
it was stated that franchise tax paYments would be made to the City
of Clermont on April 15 and October 15 of each year. Motion was made
by Mr. Hoskinson, seconded by Mr. Pool, and carried, that the matter
of the City of Clermont executing the franchise agreement with Lake
Apopka Gas District be tabled until a later date.
The matter of the Town of Minneola becoming a part of the Radio
Communication System of the City of Clermont was discussed. Motion
was made b;y Mr. Hutchingson, seconded by Mr. York, and carried, that
the Clerk .advise the Town of Minneola that the City of Clermont is
agreeable to allowing them to use the facilities of the Clermont
transmittor for $25.00 monthly, on a six months trial basis, and with
the further proviso that the Town of Minneola must maintain remote
control ap:paratus in the office of their City Clerk.
Mr. Hutchingson, Chairman of the Water Committee, recommended
and moved that the City proceed with the installation of the booster
pump and building in the Citrus Tower area, as recommended by Mr.
Westbrook, City Engineer, and that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to
make the necessary purchases. The motion was seconded by Mr. Turville,
and carried.
Mr. :Hutchingson further recommended and moved that the Lake Minne-
haha Estates Association be advised that the City Council is not
inclined to make any reduction in their water and sanitation charges,
nor are they of the opinion that a trash pick-up should be extended to
them and that they be further advised that it is suggested that if
they are desirous of participating in all of the services extended by
the City of Clermont that they petition the City Council of the City
of Clermont that they be allowed to become a part of the City. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Pool and carried.
Mr. Hutchingson requested that Council members seriously consider
a program of vacant lot mowing by the City crews, without cost to the
owner, as he intended to bring up the matter again in the near future.
111"'. Turville of the Streets Committee reported that Mr. Westbrook
would have the plans and specifications for the paving of Lake Shore
Drive completed about the 9th of March. A discussion pertaining ,to
the paving of the street in question followed and City Attorney Caldwell
\iaS requested to investigate City Ordinances and advise as to the
legality of the rebuilding of the street without cost to the abutting
property owners.
The matter of paving streets in the Lincoln Park area was dis-
cussed and Mr. Hoskinson was requested to secure further information
on the subject.
Motion was made by Mr. Hoskinson, seconded by Mr. Hutchingson,
and carried, that Superintendent Sheldon be authorized to attend the
Fire College and that he be reimbursed for his expenses.
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~r. Pool, of the P[,rks, Cemetery, and Recreation Committee, reported
that the Cemetery and City Parks had been fertilized and that the sprinklers
had been replaced in the Cemetery. Mr. Pool recommended that the drive-
ways in the Cemetery be repaired and reported that he was issuing work
orders for the "lining" of the tennis court in Kehlor Park. There was
a discussion regarding provisions for an additional court but no action
was taken.
Mr. York, of the Street Lighting and Sanitation Committee,
recommended and moved that two outside lights be installed at the Youth
Center. The motion was seconded by ~tt. Turville and curried.
Motion was made by Mr. Hutchingson, seconded by Mr. Pool and
carried that the bids of all contractors who responded to the invitiation
to bid on the Police and Fire Building, which were opened February 18,
1964, be rejected and that the Bidders be so notified.
Motion by Mr. Turville, seconded by Mr. Pool and carried, that
bills be paid.
The proposed sign ordinance, as recommended by the Planning
Commission was discussed, after which it was referred to City Attorney
Caldwell for study and recommendation by the next meeting of the Council.
Clerk Johnson advised the City Council that the First Methodist
Church had requested permission to widen Broome Street, including the
entire right-of-way, from Seventh to Eighth Street, without cost to
the City.
Motion was made by Mr. Hutchingson, seconded by Mr. Pool and
carried, that First riethodist Church be granted permission as requested
with the proviso that all paving be done according to City specifications.
At the recommendation of Clerk Johnson, motion was made by Mr.
Turville, seconded by rIr. Pool, and carried, that an amount not exceeding
~p25.00 be authorized as expenses for members of the Pl&nning Commission,
Councilman, or the Ci,ty Building Inspector to attend the Planning Clinic
being held in Tavares this month.
Clerk Johnson was requested to arrange a meeting with Mr. Stiggins,
the City Architect, sometime in the near future.
Mo-~ion by I'Ir. Hutchingson, seconded by r'lr. York, and carried,
that meeting adjourn.
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CLERMONT, FLORIDA
March 2, 19'64 '
Mr. Joe Bon Jorn,
Mayor of the City of Clermont
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In view of the events which have, occurred since the City
of Clermont entered, into a contract with, A & R Properties, Inc.
for the construction of a Police and Fire Station, the Board of
Directors of A & R Properties, Inc. has her:eby authorized me to
extend our offer, to cancel said contract and to release the City
from its obligations hereunder.
Al though A & R Proper,ties, Inc. has incurred expenses in
excess of $12'00.00 since .the awarding of the contract, we feel that
it is in the best interests of the communi ty.that A &R Properties,
Inc. not pursue restitution of these expenditures from the City.
Al though no su'b-contractors or materialmen will "be ad-
versely affected by this decision because no commi trtrents for sub-
contractor work or for materials' has been made, we, of course, will
be denied our prospective profit and our current out-of-pocket ex-
pendi -tures .
We feel that the temporary injunction entered by Judge
Hall is not warranted by the actual facts. We feel satisfied'inour
own ,minds that neither, the City of Clermont nor A & R Properties,
Inc. has engaged in any improper conduct. We still' feel that had we
been allmved to perform the contract, that the benefits that would
have accrued to the community as a whole would' have far overshadowed
any difference in price.
If this meets with your approval, may we please have a
letter from the City signifying the City Council's agreement, alo~g
with the return of our' Performance Bond, by Wednesday, March 4th.
Very truly yours,
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ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - MARCH 1964
Clermont Hardware & Supply
Westerman Ford
Guy's Standard Service
Coble's Auto Electric
Hoskinson Brothers
Al Huppel, Inc.
Brantly Electric, Inc.
.Lakeside Supply Company
Grant-Harris Drug Store, Inc.
Carroll Gas
Watson Grove Service, Inc.
Clermont Builders Supply, Inc.
Fire Department Calls and Drills
John's Standard Service
Red's Tire and Battery Co., Inc.
Wallace & Tiernan, Inc.
Southern Pipe and Supply Company
G. A., Thompson
Badger Meter Mfg. Co~pany
Indianapolis Badge & Name Plate
Florida Power Corporation
Moultrie Manufacturing Company
High~ray Equipment and Supply Company
Hydraulic Supply Company
Standard Auto Parts, Inc.
Whirler-Glide Mower Company
Standard Oil Company
Sun State Publishers
Florida Telephone Corporation
Clements' Pest Control
Lake nusiness Machines
South Lake Memorial Hospital
L. ~. Grice Hydraulic Jack and Repair
Pounds Motor Company, Inc.
Hilltop Book Nook
F & H Office Supply, Inc.
Fifth Street Grocery
Hill Stiggins, Architect
Roy W. Caldwell
~ick's Gulf Service
Jack Sharpe
$
130.13
42.52
6.80
71.50
'4.66
23.10
15.54
55.63
1.50
81.00
276.55
5.76
90.00
5.45
223.10
6.85
166.38
7.00
421.10
15.15
1,559.99
7.50
13.13
21.84
151.17
15.90
417.90
93.30
34.09
9.00
55.00
3.00
38.00
55.42
23.15
4.30
17.27
2,812.99
600.00
8.95
92.54
$ 7,684.16
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