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04-21-1964 Adjourned Meeting .\ . MINUTES N~ 132 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 . . MINUTES N~ 133 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 .' . MINUTES N~ 134 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 -. . MINUTES N~ 135 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. ~- J p on orn, ai:r:man