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10-11-1966 Regular Meeting . . MINUTES N~ 395 REGULAR MEETING A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, October 11, 1966. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P. M. by Mayor BonJorn, with the following members present: Councilmen Beals, Cochran, Hoskinson, Turville and VanderMeer. Other officials present were: City Superintendent Sheldon, Building Inspector Snyder, City Manager Johnson, Deputy Clerk Carroll, City Attorney Langley and Chief of Police Tyndal. Others present were: The Messrs. C. A. Mangold, Bill Gallup, Paul Taber, Charles Kinder, Robert Caldwell, E. Ray Jones and Martin Winther. The Misses~Pam Zoppi, Lois Henry, Charlene Bridges, Susan Harb and Mrs. Don McCaffrey. Represen~- atives of the Orlando Sentinel and of the local Press were also present. The invocation was given by Mr. Paul Taber. The Minutes of the Meeting held on September 27, 1966 were corrected as follows" "Motion was made by Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilman Turville and carried, that the matter of a pay raise for City of Clermont Public Works Department employees be referred to the City Manager for his recommendation." The Minutes were then approved as corrected. Mayor BonJorn reported that he had been assured by Mr. Paul Wolfe, owner of the swamp area just west of the Clermont city limits, that there would be no danger of water pollution from the work being done in that area. Mr. Robert Caldwell, representing the Official Board of the First Methodist Church of Clermont, read a letter to the Council wherein the Board respectfully requested that the City Council rescind legislation which they had passed on September 13, 1966 regarding hours of sale of alcoholic beverages within the City of Clermont. Mr. Caldwell ~as advised by the Chair that the matter would be taken under advisement/~R~t if it was to be discussed at a futer meeting that he, Mr. E. Ray Jones and the Rev. Charles Kinder would be notified. Councilman VanderMeer suggested that inasmuch as he had heard several complaints with regards the passing of this Ordinance at a single hearing, that any future Ordinances that miqht be of a controversial nature be passed on the three readings at three separate meetings. Councilman Hoskinson advised that there had been a difference of opinion among various Attorneys representing the City of Clermont as to the proper procedure in passing of Ordinances and therefore the Council was at a loss as to the right procedure and would thereby recommend that inasmuch as the City Charter is to be revised, that such procedure be set forth in the Charter. City Attorney Langley advised that as the City Charter now reads, that it is not necessary to have three readings at three separate meetings. City Manager Johnson reported that the new streets in the Lincoln Park area had been completed and that patching of several streets throughout the City was being done. City Attorney Langley reported that he was waiting on the surveyor's report of the proposed extension of Chestnut Street from 8th Stree to West Avenue. Councilman Hoskinson inquired of the authorization for the City Attorney to proceed with obtaining the necessary right-o-way for this proposed extension and he was advised by the Chair that this had been authorized at an earlier meeting, however, the matter was referred to the City Manager to report at the next meeting his findings on the date of such authorization. (INSERT) "At a special meeting of the City Council called immediately following an Adjourned session on Tuesday, March 15, 1966 at which all Councilmen were in attendance, motion was made by Mr. Cochran that the City Attorney be authorized to obtain the necessary street rightHo-way in order to connect Chestnut Street between West Avenue and Eighth Street. Said right-of way to be sixty feet in width and compensation to the property . - MINUTES N~ 396 owners to be equal to that of any paving costs to be assessed. The motion was seconded by Mr. VanderMeer and carried." Councilman Hoskinson inquired of the Mayor of his progress in the Driver's Improvement Course being held at Lake Sumter Jr. College. Mayor BonJorn advised that another meeting had not been held as yet. Councilman Hoskinson inquired of the City Manager as to a report on the City obtaining certain lands from D. M. Watson for addition to the West Beach area. City Manager Johnson reported that a trade of lands with Mr. Watson could be effected, however, it was his recommendation that the Councilmen meet to look at the property in question first hand before proceeding further and that he would be available at any time for such a meeting. Councilman Hoskinson inquired of the City Manager as to his recommenda- tions regarding a pay raise for City Public Works Department personnel, as had been requested at the last meeting. City Manager Johnson reported that after checking with officials of four other cities in this area, that he had found the city's pay scale to be in line and that he did not recommend a pay raise other than the automatic pay raise which would .be in effect November 1, 1966 and which was already budgeted. He further reported that he was to meet with the city personnel on Wednesday, October 12, 1966 to explain the pay raise which they would be getting and also to explain the fringe benefits which the City of Clermont now offers to their employees. Councilman Hoskinson commented that in his opinion, city employees who have served the regular probationary period, should be paid the minimum wage. Councilman VanderMeer inquired of Superintendent Sheldon if work could be started on the pier before the water gets too cold, and Superintendent Sheldon answered in the affirmative. Councilman Turville presented a Resolution pertaining to establishing a 1966-67 Budget of the City of Clermont Water Department and moved its adoption. The Resolution was read in full and Councilman Hoskinson seconded its adoption. When the result was taken on the adoption of the Resolution the result was Yeas: Beals, Hoskinson, Cochran, Turville and VanderMeer. Total Yeas: Five. Nayes: None. So the Resolution as read was adopted and Number 80 assigned to it and ordered placed in the Resolution Book and a copy ordered posted. Councilman Turville presented a Resolution pertaining to establishing a budget for the fiscal year 1966-67 for General Government Operations of the City of Clermont and moved its adoption. The Resolution was read in full and Councilman VanderMeer seconded its adoption. When the result was taken on the adoption of the Resolution the result was Yeas: Beals, Cochran, Turville and VanderMeer. Total Yeas: Four. Nayes: None. Abstain- ing: Hoskinson. So the Resolution as read was adopted and Number 81 assigned to it and ordered placed in the Resolution Book and a copy ordered posted. Councilman Turville offered and moved that it be passed "AN.'I, ORDINANCE PROVIDING A BUDGET FOR EXPENSES FOR THE GENERAL OBLICATION BONDED DEBT SERVICE OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1966-67 AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFORE: PROVIDING A TAX LEVY ON ALL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE YEAR 1966, FOR FUNDING THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDED DEBT SERVICE." The motion was seconded by Councilman Beals and unanimously carried. The Ordinance was read in full and motion was made by Councilman Turville that the Ordinance be read a second time by title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cochran and unanimously carried. Following the second reading of the Ordinance by title only, motion was made by Coun~ilman Hoskinson that the Ordinance be read a third time by title only and placed upon its passage. The motion was seconded by Councilman Beals and unanimously carried. There upon the Ordinance was read for a third time by title only and upon roll call vote . . MINUTES N~ 397 the result was: Yeas: Beals, Hoskinson, Cochran, Turville and VanderMeer. Total Yeas: Five. Nayes: None. The Ordinance passed, title as stated, and was ordered posted in the Ordinance Book and numbered l3-M and a copy ordered posted. Councilman Turville offered and moved that it be passed "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING A BUDGET OF EXPENSES FOR THE GENERAL OPERATION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF CLEID~ONT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OF 1966=67 AND MAKING APPRO- PRIATIONS THEREFORE: PROVIDING A TAX LEVY ON ALL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF CLERMONT, ALKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE YEAR 1966 FOR THE GENERAL OPERATION EXPENSE OF THE CITY OF CLEffiiIONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA." The motion was s'ecanded:::h~~cCenri:ci.lman:\Cochran and unanimously carried. The Ordinance was read in full and motion was made by Councilman Beals that the Ordinance be read a second time by title only.. The motion was seconded by Councilman Turville and unanimously carried. Following the second reading of the Ordinance, by title only, motion was made by Councilman Turville that the Ordinance be read a third time by title only and placed upon its passage. The motion was seconded by Councilman VanderMeer and unanimously carried. Thereupon the Ordinance was read for a third time by title only and upon roll call vote the result was: Yeas: Beals, Hoskinson, Cochran, Turville and VanderMeer. Total Yeas: Five. Nayes: None. The Ordinance passed, title as stated, and was ordered posted in the Ordinance Book and numbered l4-M and a copy ordered posted. Motion by Councilman Beals, seconded by Councilman Turville, and carried, that the bills be paid. City Attorney Langley suggested to the Council that the matter of whether or not the Council desired the Lake County Tax Assessor's Office to do the tax work for the City of Clermont should be settled soon inas- much as the County office would have to be notified by December 31, 1966. Councilman Beals inquired of the City Manager's recommendation pertaining to this and was advised that as of the present time it would not be his recommendation to turn the tax roll preparation for the City over to the County office. Meeting adjourned to an executive session. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor BonJorn called the executive session to order, with all members present. Councilman Beals, Chairman of the Finance, Laws and Personnel Committee, reported that a Committee meeting had been held to consider a request by the First Methodist Church, made both by letter and delegation, that the City Council rescind an Ordinance pertaining to the sale of alcoholic beverages which was recently passed by said City Council. Mr. Beals further reported that it was the recommendation of the Committee, and he so moved, that the Ordinance in question not be rescinded and that the City Clerk advise the proper officials of the First Methodist Church of such action, along with ohoto copies of the Minutes pertaining to the subject and the Thanks of the City Council for their interest in municipal affairs. The motion was seconded by Mr. Turville and carried with Mr. Cochran abstaining. City Attorney Langley and City Manager Johnson reported to the Council on their meeting with Mr. Saine and his Attorney, Mr. Hipps, and Mr. Floyd Groo of Michaels Engineering Company, pertaining to reaching some agreement for settlement of problems existing at the new well. City Manager Johnson advised the Council as to the ,offer made by Mr. Saine and his recommenda- tions as to a counter proposal. Motion was made by Mr. Cochran that the City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract with Saine Company as follows: Saine Company to pull the pump from the well at their expense. The City Engineers will then check the bearings on the pump to determine if excessive wear is shown and also make a volume test. If, upon the advice . . MINUTES N~ 398 and recommendation of the City Engineers, the City Manager is satisfied that the volume is sufficient and the pump does not show excessive wear, he will then advise Saine Company in writing that they are to proceed with sealing off and subcasing the well to a depth of 400 feet, which is to be entirely at the expense of Saine Company, after which the City of Clermont will accept the well and pay Saine Company the remainder due on their contract. The motion was seconded by Mr. Turville and carried with Mr. Hoskinson abstaining. Executive session adjourned. - ACCOUNTS PAYABLE e OCTOBER 1966 Meeker Feed Store Basic Asphalt Corp. Clermont Appliances Clermont Bldrs. Supply Credit Bureau of G.T. Bennett's Truck Equip. Hwy Equipment & Supply Harb Tractor & Equip. Co. Westerman Ford GlenMar Electronics Willie Creech Plog Clermont Hdwe & Supply Fla. Power Corp. South Lake Press Olivenbaum Ins.Agency Smythe-Hoskinson Shell Hughes Supply, Inc. Clermont Plbg & Htg. Lakeside Supply Co. Davis Meter & Supply Fla. Power Corp.oration ~:1@ 369.00 20.45 206.71 15.00 116.50 139.50 16.30 21.94 35.00 19.00 25.68 1766.33 46.83 169.27 Standard Auto Parts, Inc. 309.69 Fire Calls & Drills 84.00 Lakeside Supply Company 19.89 Publix.Market 6.96 Fla. Telephone Corp. 78.56 Pounds Motor Co., Inc. 15.40 Standard Steel Company 143.29 Coble's Garage 15.50 Smythe-Hoskinson Shell Ser.157.97 Konsler Steel Company 58.76 Clement's Pest Control 60.60 Hilltop Book Nook 35.23 Cities Service Oil Co. 503.20 Clermont Body Shop 5.90 4,465.16 WATER DEPARTMENT 2.15 Atlantic Chemicals, Inc. 42.75 6.47 Clermont Hardware 5.99 1.04 Clermont Bldrs. Supply 1.50 22.61 Standard Auto Parts,Inc. .87 98.56 Richard H. Langley 54.89 783.85 Fla. Telephone Corp. 12.00 1,032.68 $ 5,497.84 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE OCTOBER 1966 r,leeker Feed Store 2.70 Basic Asphalt Corp. 369.00 Clermont Appliances 20.45 Clermont Bldrs.Supply 206.71 Credit Bureau of G T 15.00 Bennett's Truck Equip. 116.50 Hwy. Equipment & Supply 139.50 Harb Tractor' Equip.Co. 16.30 GlenMar Electronics 35.00 WEsterman Ford 21.94 Willie Creech Plbg. 19.00 Clermont Hdwe , Supply 25.68 Fla.Power Corporation 1766.33 South Lake Press 46.83 Olivenbaum Ins.Agency 169.27 Standard Auto Parts,Inc. 309.69 Fire Calls & Drills 84.00 Lakeside Supply Company 19.89 publix Market 6.96 F1a.Te!ephone Corporation 78.56 Pounds Motor Co.,Inc. 15.40 Standard Steel Company 143.29 Coble's Garage 15.50 Smythe-HQskinson Shell Serve 157.97 Konsler Steel Company 58.76 Clements' Pest Control 60.60 Hilltop Book Nook 35.23 Cities Service Oil Co. 503.20 Clermont Body Shop 5.90 4,465.16 WATER DEPARTMENT Smythe-Hoskinson Shell 2.15 Atlantic Chemicals,Inc. 42.75 Hughes Supp1y,Inc. 6.47 ClermOnt Hardware 5.99 Clermont Plbg.&Heatinq 1.04 Clermont B1drs.Supply,Inc. 1.50 Lakeside Supply Co. 22.61 Standard Auto Part.,Inc. .87 Davis Meter , Supply 98.56 Richard H. Langley 54.89 Fla.Power Corporation 783.85 Fla.Telephone Corporation 12.00 1,032.68 $ 5,497.84