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01-19-1965 Adjourned Meeting . e; MINUTES N? 214 ADJOURNED MEETING An adjourned meeting ef the City Council of the City of Clermont was held in the Municipal Court Room on Tuesday, January 19, 1965. The meeting was called to order by Major BonJorn at 7:30 P. M. with all Council members present with the exception of Mr. York. City officials present were Police Chief Tyndal, Superintendent Sheldon, Assistant Superintendent Creech , , Clty Attorney Caldwell, Deputy Clerk Carroll and Clerk Johnson. Visitors present were: Mr. Marvin Styles, Mr. William Boyd, Messrs. James Westbrook and Flo~d Groo of , Michaels Engineering Company, Mr. Max Judy, Mr. Harry Connell and Mr. Rlchard Langley. Representatives of the Orlando Sentinel and the local press were also present. The invocation was given by Mr. Taber. The minutes of the meeti~g held on January 5, 1965 were approved as written. Mr. Marvin Styles spoke to the Council regarding a Bicycle licensing and safety ordinance. Mr. Styles explained his recommended ordinance in detail and urged that the Council give the matter serious consideration. The proposed ordinance was referred to Mr. Hoskinson, Chairman of the Laws ana Regulations Committee for study and recommendation. Building Inspector Snyder was absent and Police Chief Tyndal stated that he did not- have a report. Mr. Sheldon reported that Florida Power Corporation had agreed to assist the city crews in the removal of the la~ge tree in the rear of the Women's Club property. Michaels Engineering Company, engineers for the City of Clermont,_ gave a full report on their recent survey of a sewerage system for Clermont. Mr. Groo explained the matter in considerable detail and stated that it appeared to be feasible for a considerable part of the city at the present time. The matter was referred to Mr. Turville, of the Water Committee, for study and recommendation. Motion was made by Mr. Pool, seconded by Mr. Beals, and carried, that City Clerk Johnson invite the Lake County Board of Commissioners and other County officials, to a dinner meeting with the City Council at their convenience. Mr. William Boyd reported to the Council that the Seaboard Airline Railroad would sell the City of Clermont their abandoned railroad right- of-way between Second and Seventh Streets for a price of $2,250.00. Mr. Boyd further reported that the property in question consisted of between six and seven acres. Motion was made by Mr. Pool, seconded by Mr. Beals, that the property in question be purchased at a price of $2,250.00 and the motion carried with Mr. Turville voting Nay. Clerk Johnson called to the Council's attention that funds had not been provided in the budget for the purchase of land and inquired from what source funds were to be made available. Clerk Johnson further stated that insofar as he knew such funds could be made available only from the Contin- . gent Fund of the General Expense Department. Motion was made by Mr. Pool, seconded by Mr. Hoskinson, that contingent funds be used for the purchase of the property. The motion carried with Mr. Turville voti~g Nay. Mr. Turville, Chairman of the Water Department.Committee reported that test pumping was under operation at the new well. . e MINUTES N? 215 Mr. Turville stated that ~rr. York had requested that the Council be advised that he (Mr. York) recommended that the light at Ramie Road and Lake Shore Drive be changed to modern lighting and that two lights be installed on Pine Lane and that the light at the east end of pine Lane be changed'to modern lighting. Mr. Turville moved that Mr. York's recommendation be accepted and that the lights be ordered installed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pool and carried. Mr. Beals, Chairman of the Barks". Cemetery and Recreation Committee, stated that he did not -have anything to report. However, Mayor BonJorn inquired as to the matter of spraying trees for the elimination of moss and Mr. Beals advised that it was his recommendation that the program be carried on for one day, at the Jaycee Beach and the cemetery, in order to determine the actual cost. Mayor BonJorn reported that equipment for the spraying was available without cost to the City and Mr. Beals was authorized to obtain the recs-s: ::try work order from the City Clerk and to proceed with the spraying program for one day. Mayor BonJorn offered his assistance to Mr. Beals.' ' Mr. Pool, Chairman of the Street Committee, reported that storm sewers were being installed on Lake Avenue between Juniata and Broome Streets and that work was proceeding with the construc~ion of streets in the Lincoln Park area. Mr. Pool recommended and moved that work orders be issued for the repairing of the sidewalks on Montrose Street" from We:st Avenue tb:-Seventh, Street.: T,he motion"-was seconded by- Mr. Turville -and' carried. At the suggesti9n:of Mr. Turville,the Council was in agreement that the Building- Inspector make an inspection of sidewalks in front of properties where construction was underway and if the sidewalks were broken by trucks or equipment during construction that the contractor be directed to repair the walks. Mr. Hoskinson, Chairman of the Fire Department and Building Committee, reminded the Council of the meeting scheduled for Tuesday Evening,'January 26, 1964, to discuss the preparation of an ordinance and charter amendment pertaining to a City Manager. It was suggested, and Clerk Johnson was requested to invite Mr. Thomas, City Man~ger of Leesburg to meet with the Council on that date. It was also suggested that the Council interview a Council member and possibly an attorney from some of the towns having City Managers. No action was taken on this sU9gestion. Mr. Hoskinson further reported that Mr. Lucas, residing on Pitt Street, had requested that the City make every effort to have the State Road Depart- ment leave his property in the best possible condition after completion of their construction. Mr. Pool recommended that the City Council give full consideration to the rebuilding of Highlands Avenue, from East Avenue to Highway 27 and that if at all possible funds for such construction be included in next year's budget. Clerk Johnson read a letter from Hunnicutt and Associates advising that they expected to start appraisal work in Clermont during the month of March. Clerk Johnson again called to the Council's attention the proposal for Employee Medical and Hospitalization Insurance submitted to them by a representative of the Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. The matter was referred to Mr. Turville for study and recommendation. Clerk Johnson advised that he was pappy' to report that the total cost of the police and Fire Departments building, including furniture, parking . e MINUTES N? 216 lot, sidewalks, sprinkler system and landscapi~g was $4500.00 less than the original estimate. Upon the recommendation of Mayor BonJorn, motion was made by Mr. Hoskinson, seconded by Mr. Pool and carried, that Mr. Fritiz Addison be appointed to membership on the Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Carroll Bailey who has recently resigned. City Attorney Cald'\vell presented the Mayor with copies of ordinance and/or charters, from the Cities of Eustis and Leesburg, setting forth the duties of City Man~gers in those respective cities. ~r. Turvilleasked Clerk Johnson to contact th~Honorable Welborn Daniel. and determine the latest date that he can handle local bills in the legislature. Mr. Beals requested tha t Mayor BonJorn assign permanent seats to the Council members. Mr. Beals appears to be of'the opinion that the particular group to which a Councilman was elected should designate his chair. No' action was taken on the matter. Motion ~Tas made by Mr. Hoskinson, seconded by Mr. Turville, and carried, that meeting adjourn. - . "