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03-03-1964 Regular Meeting . . MINUTES N~ 116 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. . e MINUTES N~ 117 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. MINUTES N~ 118 ~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. .' 'J I.'; , ~ J ~ { 1 'l i Properties, Inc. ;1 P . 0 . BOX 6 9 4 - TEL E P H 0 N E 3 9 4 - 3 7 8 4 - ,1 , ' f." J r I' I L' ~, ~ I I~' ,) . A :,_/ . i"-_ ---.-.....--..--; j. -..,..:,~""""",~--- ~';. i , ' .-.-.....~...._-.-...... (~,.,~' . ~; / L I' r I, :, I; ...; \ I I ' ~ CLERMONT, FLORIDA March 2, 19'64 ' Mr. Joe Bon Jorn, Mayor of the City of Clermont Clermont" Florida De,ar: Sir: ~ ----.:-------"-~. (...... -------..... ---- 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, RAR;Jnrs I I , ~ 1 I I I ! ~::.- "'~, ~- ,> ..... '. .... ~ 'it . .. It. ~ ;1:e.... ,........ ~ ~ ..... . . ...~ . .. ..., "": "':'-,' ':; "':-.., ~ :.~-~:' _......40.. - ~y:~,~-~. -" "w. ..i. :...-~~.~;!. ~--,,--.::' '," - m;...'\." ., -... ~'. '--*,,~ '-- '. - ~ ,."4,' . '. ' '-4' .r ,,' .,~. .. , , .~ ~',' "~."~:" 'P'~ -.' " :. ~ ." RESOLUTIONS t, \4''' .. '. . . ~" , ,. ,- '. N~ 44 .. . ~... . ' .. " .:. f ~. ,'."" '.. {r. ,-.... '.: j'"--;-\. ," ~" ; . , . ... 'e"' . I " ... . . .'... ;"<A,' ,"At"':", 4",~ ~" ~" r. ,~~i , ;~lti if ",'1l ...... "....~~ I,"~ ,;,' ; (00,....-, ~~'.l, ~. . , ..,,~ ..~~. :"'.'~~ , '~'!:"~':.~ ;.;'....;; ''!.., -' ," '-.'- . MINUTES 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 . N~ 119