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ADJOURNED MEETING
An adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was
held in the office of the City Clerk on Tuesday, April 21, 1964. The
meeting was ealled to order at 7:30 P. M. by Mayor BonJorn with all
Councilmen present. Other City officials p~esent were: Superintendent
Sheldon, Building Inspector Snyder, Police Chief Tyndal, City Attorney
Caldwell, Deputy Clerk Carroll and City Clerk Johnson.
The minutes of the regular meeting held April 7, and two special
meetings held April 14 were approved as written.
Chief Tyndal requested permission to purchase approximately twenty-
five traffic regulation signs. Motion was made by Mr. Turville, seconded
by Mr. Pool, and carried, that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to
purchase the signs as recommended by Chief Tyndal.
Mr. York of the Street Lighting and Sanitation Committee, recommended
and moved that street lights be installed at the intersection of Knapp
Street and Lake Shore Drive and Lake Avenue near the water tower. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Pool and carried.
Mr. Pool, Chairman of the Parks Committee, reported on the donation
of recent plantings at West Lake Park. The plantmngs Viere donated by the
Town and Country Garden Club, the Pilot Club and. Mrs. Anthony. Mr. Pool
further reported that work ,was proceeding on repairs to the~boat ramp at,
the Jaycee Beach, that the South Lake Memorial Post #55 American Legion
had installed a flag pole in the cemetery and that he was meeting with
Mr. Marvin Styles, PrinCipal of the Clermont High School, regarding a
summer recreation program for girls and that the work authorized on the
Tennis Courts at Kehlor Park had been completed and a new tennis net
ordered.
Mr. Pool recommended that lights be installed over the tennis courts
in Kehlor Park, that the band stand in Kehlor Park be repaired and painted,
that the stands at the base ball stadium be painted and that Mr. Grant
Thompson be paid Fifty Dollars monthly during the months of May, June,
July and August for his services as Custodian of the base ball field.
Motion was made by ~tt. Pool, seconded by Mr. Hutchingson, and carried,
that Mr. Grant Thompson, previously appointed as Supervisor or Trustee
of the base ball park be further designated as Custodian and that for
such service he be paid $50.00 monthly during the months of May, June,
July and August.
Mr. Hoskinson, Chairman of the Fire and Building Committee, reported
that the Fire Department had received a part of the safety equipment which
was on order and that the remainder was expected soon.
Mr. 3:oskinson,further reported that he vias anxious to have definite
rules established pertaining to natural gas installations. Mr. Hoskinson
further reported that the particular question to be answered "is whether
or not the use of copper tubing will be permitted from the gas mains to
the building and if copper tubing for the transmission of gas will be
permitted in buildings constructed from this date". Mr. Hoskinson advised
that part two of the Southern Standard Building Code, adopted by the
City of Olermont, did not permit the use of copper tubing from the gas
mains to the building. Mr. Hoskinson further reported that Mr. James
Westbrook of Michaels Engineering Company, engineers for the City of
'Vlermont, ha.d been requested to investigate the matter and would now
make a report. Mr. lJestbrook reported that the City of Orlando did not
permit the use of copper tubing on private property; that the authorities
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he had consulted regarding the matter did not recommend the use of copper
tubing and that in his opinion copper tubing should not be used between
the streets and the buildings. Councilman Turville was completely in
disagreement with the report and recommendations and was of the opinion
that copper tubing should be permitted, both in the buildings and from
the mains to the building. A lengthy discussion followed. without any
agreeme~t being ~ttained.
Mr. Hoski.nson further suggested that natural gas installation be
allowed to those buildings already equipped with copper tubing, provided
that copper tubing vlas not used from the main to the building. Again no
agreement whatsoever was reached.
Mr. Hoskinson next advised the Council that although the City of
Clermont had adopted part two of the Southern Standard Building Code
(pertaining to gas), that an Ordinance establishing the administration of
the code had not been adopted and that, therefore, permits for installation
were not required, permit fees had not been set, inspections had not been
authorized and an Inspector had not been appointed. Mr. Hoskinson advised
that a sample: Ordinance vlaS provided in Part II of the Southern Standard
Building Code and recommended that the Laws and Rules Committee consider
it for early pass.age. Mr. Turville stated that inasmuch as the City of
Clermont was a part owner of the gas district he was apposed to charging
them permit fees. Once again there \-Jas no apparent agreement. I'1otion
by Mr. Hoskinson, seconded by Mr. Pool that Mr. Westbrook consult with
the Engineer of the Lake Apopka Gas District, the Building Inspector of
the City of Orlando and some competent but impartial authority on gas
installations and make a written report to Clerk Johnson at the earliest
possible date. The motion carried with Mr. Turville voting nay and
stating that he .thought the Council should have an engineer from the Lake
Apopka Natural Gas District and some other engineer, designated by the
City Council, appear before the Council and discuss the pros and cons
concerning the use of copper tubing. Mr. Hoskinson stated that he was
interested OIlly in obtaining facts and not in promoting a debate.
Mr. Hoskinson inquired of Mr. Snyder as to whether or not the buildings
located on Third Street, recently severely damaged by fire, had been
removed. 'Inspector Snyder advised Mr. Hoskinson that the buildings were
being removed at the present time.
Motion was made by Mr~ Turville, seconded by Mr. Pool and carried,
that the motion in the minutes of the _meeting held April 7, 1964, authorizing
the installation of storm drain from Virglnla Drive across private property
to Ramie R0ad be rescinded and that a storm drain be installed from the
South end of Virginia Drive eastward to Bloxam Avenue and thence South
to Lake I1innehaha and that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to purhcase
the required materials at an approximate cost of $5,000.00. Mr. Turville
reported that he had inspected the trees at the Gorner of 7th and Osceola
Streets; that the trees were dead and that he recommended that a work
order be issued for their removal. Council members~were in agreement
that the work order be issued for the removal of the trees.
Clerk Johnson was requested to engage Mr. Shewey to establish, by
survey, the center line of East Avenue from Grand Highway to the Lake.
Mr. West1)rook reported that work could start on the necessary filling
for the rebuilding of Lake Shore Drive at any time and that he would have
the complete plans and specifications ready when needed.
Clerk Johnson called to the attention of the Council that the rebuilding
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of Lake Shore Drive had never been authorized and that this would be
necessary before work orders could be issued.
Mr. Turville stated that he wished it to be a matter of record that
his previous opposition to the rebuilding of Lake Shore Drive without
cost to the abutting property owners was based on his understanding that
no paving assessments had ever been paid on that part of the street under
G;onsr.crera,t.ioll1 for rebuilding but that he had since been advised by Clerk
Johnson that the abutting property owners did pay forworkrone on the ~
street in 1951 and that he, therefore, moved that the City rebuild Lake
Shore Drive from Anderson Street westward to Penzance (5th Street)
without cost to abutting property owners and that the necessary work orders b
be issued and the Purchasing Agent be authorized to purchase the required
materials from the low bidders. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hutchingson
and carried with Mr. Hoskinson abstaining.
Mr. Westbrook reported that he had started a study of the local
water supply and distribution system as requested; that he was giving
critical matters first consideration and that he would make his first
report shortly.
Motion was made by Mr. Pool that the firm of Hodes and Cummings of
Orlando, Florida, the low bidder at $73,970.00 for the construction of a
Police and Fire building, be awarded a contract for the construction of
the Fire and Police Building at the bid price of $73,970.00 and that
the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute the con-
tr~ct as prepared by the City Architect, Hill Stiggins, and approved
by Mr. Caldwell, City Attorney. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hutchingson
and carried 'with Mr. Turville voting nay.
The proposed ordinance controlling sizes; .us.es and locati0n of signs
was discussed at considerable length and after seyeral changes had been
authorized, City Attorney Caldwell was directed to prepare the Ordinance
!~r presentation at the next meeting of the Council.
Clerk Johnson read letters as follows:
1. From Mr. Laurence Russell, protesting damages to grass by the
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District. Clerk Johnson advised that
the letter had been referred to the gas district.
2. From, Mr. George Wooley, protesting water service in the City
of Clermont,
3. From. E. T. Brantly, confirming his resignation from the local
Electrical Board and the Board of Appeals.
Motion was made by Mr. Hutchingson, seconded by Mr. Pool and carried,
that the resignation of Mr. Brantly be accepted and that the City Clerk
advise Mr. Wooley that steps were being taken at the present time to
remedy the undesirable water service mentioned in his letter.
Motion was made by Mr. Turville, seconded by Mr. Hoskinson that
the following named persons be appointed to membership on the local
Planning Commission: Mr. Richard Harris to fill the unexpired term of
r~. Charles Root; Mr. William Westerman to fill the unexpired term of
Mrs. Juliet Carrington and Mr. Arthur Ekiert to fill the unexpired term
of Mrs. George VanNostrand.
Clerk Johnson called to the attention of the City Council the fact
that no arrangements had been made for financing the construction of the
Police and Fire Station or the rebuilding of Lake Shore Drive. Clerk
Johnson further advised that he had certain recommendations which he
desired to make regarding the matter and that definite arrangements should
be made as soon as possible. It was agreed to have a special meeting
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the early pa.rt of next week to discuss the matter and arrive at some
definite method.
Motion by Mr. Pool, seconded by Mr. York, and carried, that meeting
adjourn.
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