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06-28-1966 Regular Meeting . . r. MINUTES N~ 318 REGULAR MEETING A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held in the Council Chambers on June 28, 1966. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P. M. by Mayor BonJorn with all Council members present. Other City officials present were Superintendent Sheldon, Building Inspector Snyder, Police Chief Tynda1, City Attorney Langley and City Clerk-Manager Johnson. The invocation was given by Mr. Taber. Mr. Richard Harris, representing the Clermont Downtown Association appeared before the Council and expressed the appreciation of the downtown merchants for the cooperation and assistance which the City Council had extended them both past and present. Mr. Harris further stated he would like to commend the Council for their progressive attitude which they had expressed by the construction of the Police and Fire Station, the Jenkins Auditorium, city parking lot, removal of parking meters and the widening and improvement of Montrose Street. Mr. Harris advised the Council that the merchants were both interested and enthusiastic over the long range planning now being undertaken by the City government; that it was the hope and recmmmendation of the downtown merchants that Adley and Associates would be engaged to make further surveys of the downtown business area along with recommendations and assistance regarding same; that in view of their desire and recommendation of this project they were presenting the City Council with a check in the amount of $1500.00, which was approximately one-half of the estimated cost of the proposed survey, as a token of their faith in Clermont's future. Motion was made by Mr. Cochran that the Clermont Downtown Association be commended for their faith in the future growth of Clermont and their cooperation in extending financial assistance towards that end, and that their request that Adley and Associates be engaged to make further surveys and recommendations pertaining to the downtown business area be given every consideration by the City Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Turville and unanimously carried. Mr. VanderMeer stated that he would also like to personally commend the Clermont Downtown Association for their attitude and participation in and towards the general betterment of Clermont. Mr. Collins, representing a proposed corporation to be known as Chain-a-Lakes, Inc. appeared before the Council with regards to their proposal to lease certain lake front property from the City of Clermont and the consideration of a Marina thereon. Following Mr. Collins' presentation of his proposed undertaking, Council members were invited to ask questions regarding same. Upon being asked by Councilman VanderMeer, City Attorney Langley advised that the City Charter prohibited the leasing or selling of any of its lake front property without first holding a referendum twelve months prior to such sale or lease. Mr. Collins then advised the Council that time was of essence in his undertaking and that in view of the necessary de~~as exp1ained,by Mr. Langley he was, therefore, withdrawing his applica- tion and/or propos~ion. Several of the Council members advised Mr. Collins that it was their hope that he would be able to consider his proposed Marina on pr~vate property and that they would extend him every assistance. Mayor BonJorn reported that he had attended a meeting of the Committee of 100 in Jacksonville with regard to water conservation and air polution; that the meeting was most interesting and that it appeared that steps were being taken in the ~ight direction. / ~. e .", MINUTES N~ 379 City Clerk-Manager Johnson submitted his report, a copy of which follows these minutes. Motion was made by Mr. Cochran, seconded by Mr. Turville, that the City Manager be authorized to have the' old well located near,the intersection,. of Highland Avenue and Blqxam Avepue sealed<upon the wr1tten recommendat1ons of their engineers as such action appeared to he necessary ifi ~rder ~o eliminate sub-surface water seepage into our ~ew well. The,motion carried wi th Mr. Beals and Mr. Hoskinson:: voting. ~ay. Mr. Johnson opened bids for the installation of a new roof on the Highlander Hut which were as foilows: Swann McBee, $875.00: Clermont Roofing by Herman Bedsole, $460.00. Motion was made by Mr. Beals, seconded by Mr. VanderMeer and carried, that the City Manager be authorized to accept the low bid of $460.00 submitted by Clermont Roofing. Mr. Cochran reported that City Attorney Langley had advised him that one of the heirs of the Arminda Clutts Estate had advised that he was not at all interested in the opening and paving of Chestnut Street between Eighth Street and West Avenue, and that in view of this report it was his ~~ recommendation that any action perbining to the opening and paving of Chestnut Street be deferred pending final reports and recommendations from our City Planners. Motion was made by Mr. Cochran, seconded by Mr. Hoskinson, and carried, that an executive session be held following this meeting in order that the Council might consider the possibility of the appointment of individuals to serve on an Advisory Committe to assist in the financing of the proposed sewer system. Mr. Beals reported that he expected to meet with City Attorney Langley on several matters within a few days. Motion was made by Mr. Beals that the City Clerk be directed to adver- tise for applicants for the position of City Manager. There was no second to this motion. Motion was made by Mr. Beals that the City Manager be directed to advertise for applicants for the position of City Clerk. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hoskinson but on roll call vote the result was: Yeas, Beals and Hoskinson: Nays: Turville, VanderMeer and Cochran. Mr. Hoskinson inquired to when the construction of the two proposed streets in the Lincoln Park area would be completed and was advised that c?nstrnction is now underway and that the completion date would probably be SJ.x weeks. Motion was made by Mr. Hoskinson, seconded by Mr. VanderMeer and carried, ~Batthe rates, rules and priorities pertaining to the Jenkins Auditorium submitted by the City Manager be accepted and become effective immediately. Mr. Johnson reported that the Men's Garden Club had most kindly offered their services in the landscaping of the Jenkins Auditorium.and that it was h is recommendation that their offer be accepted with the understanding that only those plantings authorized by the Men's Garden Club would be permitted. Motion was made by Mr. Turville, seconded by Mr. Beals, and carried, that Mr. Johnson's recommendations be accepted and authorized. Mr. Johnson further reported that sometime ago Mr. Richard Carroll had requested an agreement or lease from the City of Clermont whereby he would be permitted to install a radio communication antenna on the Highland Avenue . . "'. MINUTES N~ 380 \/ water tower: that the matter had been investigated and that there appeared to be no particular objection to such installation. Motion was made by Mr. VanderMeer, seconded by Mr. Turville, and carried, that the City Manager j and the City AttorneY,be authorized to prepare and/or enter into an agree- ment with Mr. Richard Carroll whereby he wo~ld be permitted to locate a radio communications antenna on the tow~r asrrequested with the understanding that such lease or agreement provide that the City receive an annual rental fee of $50.00; that the lease or agreement contain a "whole harmless" clause to the city and that th be for a minimum of five years with the provisions that Mr. Carroll may renew the lease for an additional five 1/ year. . ..t Mr. Johnson recommended.~ that the dedication of the Jenkins Auditorium be deferred until sometime in October in order that the necessary plans could be made. The Council was in agreement with this recommendation. Motion was made by Mr. Beals, seconded by Mr. Hoskinson, and carried that meeting adjourn. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. Cobhran stated that with regards to the proposed advisory committee to assist the City gove.rnment in their financing of a proposed sewerage system that it was his suggesttion that each Councilman name one or more persons whom he considered worthy of considering for appointment. After due consideration ~t was decided that the following listed persons would be contacted to determine if they would service on such a committee: Those persons are: Ralph ROBB~,Colonel Kreidberg, Arthur George, W. R. Copeland, Fred Wolfe,William Boyd, Welborn Daniel, D. M. McCaffrey and Paul Burkhart. Mr. Langley reported that the first steps necessary in the acquirement of West Lake bottom by the City was a survey. Mr. Johnson was authorized to have the necessary survey made. Mr. VanderMeer recommended and the other Council~unembers were in agreement that Mr. Johnson be authorized and requested to obtain prices on lands desired by the City Council for park purposes and there being no further business the meeting was adjourned. ' " ~... Clerk REPORT. PARKS & RECREATION: The playground equipment recently purchased has been installed and is in use at the Jaycee and West Beaches. Necessary repairs to ~he Jaycee Beach Restaurant are completed with the exception of laying~ a few tile. Additional trash cans have been placed at this beach. The building .at Weet neach is being oompleted and it is hoped it will be available for use next week. A qualified Life Guard is now on duty each day from one to four. I am having trouble getting the duct work installed at the ~igrlander Hut. However, I hope to have it and the other work done soo~. Once again I am the bearer of bad news. The Highlander Hut roof rnun:" be replaced.. noth Mr. Snyder, our Building Inspector, and Mr. Bedsole, a local roofer, made an inspection and advised that repairs will be nei~her practical nor economical. I have bids on a new roof which are 4S follows: JENKINS AUDITORIUM: It appears that this building will be completed next .':1sek. The contractor has received the final "check list" from the Architect and is making the required changes noted thereon. I have forwarded each of you my recommendations concerning rates, rules and priorities for the building. It is hoped that you will make any changes you deem necessary and that we can come to a final decision on this tonight. STREETS: . The resurfacing of Montrose Street should be comph:ted by tiednesday night and the construction of the two streets in the Lincoin Park area will start soon. A representative of the road department call~d on me with regards to the traffic survey which we requested. I feel reasonably sure that they will work with us in our long range planning. I have decided to defer requesting a traffic county at the East Avenue and 50 . ~ntersection until after school opens as traffic wil~ increase materially at that time. Quite frankly I do not think that we will have the required count to warrant a traffic signal. SEWER SYSTEM: The matter of Federal financial assistance is st~ll unsolved. However, I am bringing numerous loose ends together and hope and expect to be better informed in the near future. HATER DEPARTMENT: It has been reasonably determined by our Engineer and the State Health Department that our trouble at the Disston Avenue well is being caused by the old abandoned City owned well nearby. It is their recommendations, depending on final supporting reports from the state geologists, that this well be sealed by some competent well drilling firm. The cost will be from$800 to $1000.00. If this is their final recommendation I see no alternative other than to proceed.