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01-04-1966 Regular Meeting . . MINUTES N~ 317 REGULAR MEETING A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, January 4, 1966. In the absence of Mayor BonJorn the meeting was called to order by Council President James Hoskinson at 7:35 o'clock P. M. with all Council members present. Others present were Councilmen elect Raymond Cochrane and Jay VanderMeer, City Attorney Richard Langley, City Manager Harold McIntosh, City Superintendent A. L. Sheldon, Police Chief Prentice Tyndal, Building Inspector Ralph Snyder and City Clerk Albert Johnson. Several visitors and representatives of the press were also present. The invocation was given by Mr. Taber. The minutes of the Council meetings held December 21 and December 28, 1965 were approved as written. . Police Chief Tyndal gave Council members written reports of Police Department operations for' the calandar year 1965 and filed a copy with the City Clerk. Building Inspector Snyder submitted his monthly report and filed copies of his annual report with Council members and the City Clerk. City Manager McIntosh reported that Central Fire Equipment Company had advised him that the automatic switch for the fire siren, ordered by the City over two months ago, was being shipped by air express at once. Mr. McIntosh advised the Council that he had made a study of the bids on Water Department pipe and supplies and that he recommended that the low bid of $1.11 per foot on six inch transite pipe submitted by Johns- Manville and the low bid of $2.70 each on Buffalo boxes submitted by Great Southern be accepted and that all bids on gate valves be rejected due to the bids not being according to specification. Motion was made by Mr. York, seconded by Mr. Turville, and carried, that the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted and that purchase orders be issued to Johns Manville and Great Southern and that new bids be invited on gate valves. Mr. Beals reported that it was the recommendation of the Parks and Cemetery Committee and that he so moved that the City of Clermont extend the necessary care, including watering and fertilization, to the plantings to be made at the intersection of Highways 50 and 27. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pool and carried. . Mr. Turville, of the Water Committee reported that no further testing had been made at the Bloxam Avenue deep well. Mr. Pool, Streets and Sidewalk Committee, reported that he did not have a report but that it was his hope that the City Manager and City Council would continue in their efforts to obtain Federal urban renewal funds. Mr. York, Street Lighting and. Sanitation Committee, recommended and moved that street lights be installed at the North end of West Avenue at Lake Minneola; on Osceola Street between Seventh Street and West Avenue; at the intersection of West Avenue and Second Street. The motion was seconded by Mr. Beals and carried. Mr. Hoskinson reported that work had started on the George Jenkins Auditorium. -- .'~ MINUTES N~ 318 Mr. York presented for passage a proposed ordinance No. l2-M the same being "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE BORROWING AND REPAYMENT OF FUNDS TO BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING ADDITIONS, REPAIRS AND ALTERATIONS TO A MUNICIPALLY OWNED BUILDING" and the ordinance was read in full by the Clerk. Mr. York moved that Ordinance No. l2-M be taken up at this time. The motion was taken up by Mr. Pool and on roll call vote the Ayes were: Pool York and Hoskinson. Nays: Turville and Beals. The motion for introduction carried and Ordinance No l2-M was scheduled for second reading on January 18, 1965.~ Mr. Turville presented a RESOLUTION pertaining to providing funds for payment of the services of Adley and Associates and moved its adoption. The RESOLUTION was read in full and Mr. Pool seconded it s adoption. When the vote was taken on the adoption of the RESOLUTION the result was: AYES: Turville, York, Pool, Beals and Hoskinson. NAYS: NONE So the RESOLUTION as read was adopted and No. 59 was assigned to it and ordered placed in Resolution book page 9~, and a copy ordered posted. Motion was made by Mr. York, seconded by Mr. Beals and carried that inasmuch as the contract entered into between the City of Clermont and Candeub, Fleissig, Adley and Associates for comprehensive planning for the City of Clermont had been cancelled that the City Manager and City Clerk be authorized to execute a similar contract with Adley and Associates. Mr. Turville presented a Resolution pertaining to providing funds for limited improvements at the Clermont Sanitary Land Fill and moved its adoption. The RESOLUTION was read in full and Mr. York seconded its adoption. When the vote was taken on the adoption of the RESOLUTION the result was: YEAS: NAYS: Beals, York, Hoskinson, Pool and Turville. None So the RESOLUTION as read was adopted and No. 60 was assigned to it and ordered placed in the Resolution book page 96 and a copy ordered posted. Mr. York presented a RESOLUTION pertaining to the parking of vehicles on Lake Shore Drive and moved its adoption. The RESOLUTION was read in full and Mr. Beals seconded its adoption. When the vote was taken on the adoption of the RESOLUTION the result was: YEAS: Beals, York, Hoskinson, Turville and Pool. NAYS: None So the RESOLUTION as read was adopted and No. 61 assigned to it and ordered placed in Resolution Book, Page 97 and a copy ordered posted. . . MINUTES N~ 319 Mr. Hoskinson yeilded the chair to Councilman York in order that he might make a motion. With Mr. York presiding, Mr. Hoskinson moved that the City Clerk, in behalf of the City Council, write letters to Councilman Pool and York expressing appreciation and thanks for their contribution of time and effort during their tenure in office and that as a further evidence of appreciation the name plates denoting the seats of Councilmen Pool and York, be presented to them. The motion was seconded by Mr. Beals and unanimously carried. With Mr. Hoskinson again presiding motion was made by Mr. York; seconded by Mr. Beals and carried that the bills be paid. Motion by Mr. Turville, seconded by Beals that meeting adjourn. e . MINUTES N~ 320 (\\1,\9 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING An organizational meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was called' to order by Council President James Hoskinson at approximately 8:45 P. M., immediately following the regular meeting of the City Council. Councilmen Hoskinson, Beals and' Turvil1e were present as well as Councilmen elect Cochrane and VanderMeer. City officials present were City Manager McIntosh, City Attorney Langley, Municipal Judge J. K. Tryon, City Clerk Johnson, Police Chief Tynda1, Building Inspector Snyder and Superinte~~ent Sheldon. ' Chairman Hoskinson stated that the first order of business was the seati~g of Councilmen elect Cochrane and VanderMeer. City Clerk Johnson administered the oath of office to Mr. Ray Cochran and Mr. Jay VanderMeer and they were officially seated as Council members of the City of Clermont Chairman Hoskinson stated that the' next order o-f business was the nomination and election of a Mayor Pro Tern for the year 1966 and that nominations were in order. Mr. Beals npminated Mr. Hoskinson. Mr. Turvil1e nominated Mr. Beals. Mr. Turvi11e moved that the nominations be closed and that the Clerk take a secret ballot. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cochran~and carried. The ballot was taken and the Clerk declared that Mr. Hoskinson \vas elected as Mayor Pro Tern of the Citycr Clermont for the year 1966. Chairman Hoskinson stated that the next order orr business was the appointment of a City Clerk, a Municipal Judge and a City Attorney. An executive session was requested and the Council chambers cleared. During the executive session motion was made by Mr. Turvi11e, seconded by Mr. ' Cochran and carried that Albert Johnson be appointed to the office of City Clerk; that J. K. Tryon be appointed as Municipal Judge and that Richard L~gley be appointed as City Attorney. ' Visitors and City officials and employees were invited to return to the meeting. Mayor Pro Tern James Hoskinson administered the oath of office to Albert M. Johnson and J. K. Tryon. City Attorney Langley requested that the City Council give considera- tion to purchasing a twenty six volume set of books on municipal law at an approximate cost o.f $400.00. The request was referred to City Man~ger McIntosh for consideration and recommendation. Motion was made by Mr. Turvi11e, seconded by Mr. Beals and carried that the Citizens Bank of Clermont and the First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Clermont be designated as depositories for City of Clermont funds. Motion was made by Mr. Turvi1le that it be RESOLVED that the City Clerk and/or Finance Officer of the City of Clermont be, and is hereby, authorized to I. Continue,' and when he deems advisable open new, savi~gs accounts for . . MINUTES N~ 321 idle City of Clermont funds in the Citizens Bank of Clermont and the First Federal Savi~gs and Loan Association of Clermont, and that such institutions are hereby authorized to act without further notice in accordance with the writing of the City Clerk and/or Finance Officer unless, and until, further notified: 2. Transfer funds from one City of Clermont checking account or savings account to another as the need may arise, as permitted by law, or as he may be. directed by the 'City Council; 3. Withdraw funds from the Interest and Sinking Fund account for deposi t in the Bond and Coupon account such amounts as may be necessary for the retirement and redemption of City of Clermont bonds and coupons as they become due; 4. Purchase City of Clermont Bonds at par, or less, ,when such bonds are offered for sale and when surplus funds are available. 5. Pay all satries and w~ges due City of Clermont employees, including the Mayor and Members of the City Council, at the rates provided' in the fiscal bu~get and as may be authorized by the City Manager; pay such accounts as Social Security ~axes, pension payments,' withheld income taxes, employee hospitalization insurance premiums and any account where the discount period expires prior to the next meeting of the City Council and to make 'payments on notes, mor~g~ges and contracts, includi~g interest, as they come due. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cochran and unanimously carried. Motion was made by Mr. Turville that the Resolution pertaining to recommendation made by the City Manager regarding changes in the formation of Council Committees be tabled until the' next meeting of the Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Beals and carried. ' Chairman Hoskinson stated that inasmuch as it was the duty of the Mayor to appoint Council committees and to make recommendations as to appointments to membership on the 'various municipal boards, commissions and committees, it would be necessary that such appointments be deferred until the Mayor returned to the City. Nr. Hoskinson further stated that it was necessary, however, .that a Building Committee be ,available to handle buildi~g permit applications and that, therefore, in his official capacity of Mayor Pro Tern he was appointing himself, Mr. VanderMeer and Mr. Beals as a Building Committee on a temporary basis. ' City Manager McIntosh presented each Council member with copies of recommendations which he was making and requested that they give them serious and early consideration. 'The recommendations were:' "personel Policy and Pay Plan'; "Fire Protection Resolution" and "Electrical Code Consideration for possible revision~ Mr. Mcintosh recommended that the Electrical Code revision consideration be referred to the Electrical Board for study and recommendation. Motion was made by Mr. Cochran, seconded by Mr. VanderMeer that consi- deration for revision of the Electrical Code be referred to the 1966 City of Clermont Electrical Board with the stipulation that their recommendations ..." e . MINUTES N~ 322 be submitted to the City Council in writing and that one meIDber of the Board in addition to the City Building Inspector attend the Council meeting when recommendations are made. . Chairman Hoskinson called on the Council members for remarks and recommendations. Mr. Cochran stated that he was most happy to be a member of the Council; that he hoped to be a part of, and assist in, the present progressive trend of Clermont; that he was particularly interested in programs .of. beautification and that he was convinced that an improved and progressive downtown area was vital to the interests of the City as a whole.' Mr. VanderMeer stated that he, too, was, happy to be a member of the Council; that he was in full agreement with the remarks made by Mr. Cochran and that he would like to' add that the young people of our City must not be forgotten and that their welfare and happiness must have consideration.' Mr. VanderMeer further stated that he appreciated the fact that certain matters of interest to the City had been tabled in order that the 1966 Council could, give them consideration. Mr. Beals stated that he was most happy to have both Mr. Cochran and Mr. VanderMeer as fellow Council members and that he .was looking forward to worki~g with them for a better Clermont. Mr. Turville stated that he would like to welcome the new members and that his only recommendation to them was that they read and become familiar with, .the Charter and Ordinances of this City and that on any question coming before the Council that they make 'up their minds on the issue and vote 'accordingly. Mr. Hoskinson welcomed the new members and stated that while there was much satisfaction in serving on the Council there was also much criticism and heartaches. ' Motion was made by Mr. Beals and seconded by Mr. Cochran that meeti~g adjourn. ~..... ames Hosk~nson, Counc~l President Clerk JANUARY 1966 $ 2663.41 12.00 414.28 52.59 192.95 2039.33 2335.00 3.00 132.00 77.42 27.00 1442.37 257.60 9.00 9.00 11.60 64.00 5.15 105.56 19.80 98.00 84.00 35.72 15.00 34.92 e ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Westerman Ford Florida Telephone Corp. Florida Power Corp. Badger Meter Mfg. Co. Leila Warren Hill Stiggins Westerman Ford Smythe Hoskinson Shell Service Memorial Bronze Florida Telephone Basic Asphalt Corp. Florida Power Corp. Cities Service Oil Co. Clements' Pest Control Lake County League of Municipalities Ace Supply Co. Carroll Gas Coble's Garage South Lake Press Clermont TV & Appliances GlenMar Electronics Service Fire Calls Publix Market Clermont Medical Center Clermont Hardware Clermont Builders Supply Hilltop Book Nook Konsler Steel Mobley's Const. Co. Central Fla. Fire Equip. Co. Dominion Signal Co. Inc. Florida State Fire College C. Welborn Daniel Wing Publishing Co. Olivenbaum Ins. Agency t . 138.91 166.59 79.05 165.00 48.00 68.08 17.50 50.00 3.00 15.76 10,0991.59