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10-25-1966 Adjourned Meeting . . ADJOURNED MEETING MINUTES N~ 399 An adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, October 25, 1966. The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P. M. by Mayor BonJorn with the following members present: Councilmen Beals, Hoskinson and Cochran. Other officials present were: City Manager Johnson, Deputy Clerk Carroll, Superin- tendent Sheldon, Inspector Snyder, Chief of Police Tyndal and City Attorney Lang- ley. Others present were: The Misses Pam Zoppi, Lois Henry, Barbara Dunk and Mrs. Pat McCaffrey. The Messrs. Charles Kinder, \~illiam Clay, Eugene Cantwell, Billy Gallup and Richard Oswalt. Representatives of the Orlando Sentinel and the local Press were also present. The invocation was given by the Rev. Charles Kinder. The Minutes of the meeting held October 11, 1966 were approved as written. Mr. William Clay appeared before the Council, representing himself as a citizen and taxpayer of the eity of Clermont, with regards the Council having passed Ordinance No. 23-C without previous notification to the general public. Mr. Clay earnestly and sincerely begged the City Council to rescind - to repeal - or even introduce a new Ordinance, at the direction of one of the Councilmen, to repeal the law of allowing alcoholic beverages to be sold in the City of Clermont on Sundays. Councilman VanderMeer arrived at this time. City Attorney Langley advised that the passage of Ordinance No. 23-C was done so legally according to the provisions of the City Charter, wherein the Council was not bound to notify the public ahead of time; that it would not be possible to rescind the Ordinance, but that a new Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 23-C could be presented for adoption and could be requested by either an individual, a group, or by one of the Councilmen. There was no discussion and no action taken. City Manager Johnson advised that through error, bids on a new automobile had been requested to be turned in at a later date, and, therefore, this matter would have to be deferred. City Manager Johnson reported that he had received bids on the purchase of dishes and silverware for the Jenkins Auditorium, but that he recommended that they not be purchased at this time inasmuch as an individual or group had not been located to be responsible for the kitchen at the Jenkins Auditor- ium. Councilman Hoskinson moved that the City Manager be authorized to defer this matter for the present time and meanwhile attempt to locate someone to take over the responsibility of the kitchen and report back to the Council. The motion was seconded by Councilman Beals and carried. Mayor BonJorn reported that he, the City Manager, the City Attorney and three of the Councilmen had attended the Florida League of Municipalities convention in Clearwater and that same was very interesting and beneficial. City Manager Johnson presented his report, both orally and written. A copy is attached hereto. Councilman VanderMeer moved that the City execute a land trade with Mr. D. M. Watson and to go ahead with the proposal at West Beach. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cochran and carried. Councilman VanderMeer moved that the City Manager notify Mrs. Mary Lindsey, lessee of the Jaycee Beach Restaurant, that the City Council was opposed to any changes in the existing lease and that the rental due the City of Clermont, according to the terms of the lease, was, therefore, expected to be paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Beals and carried. '. . MINUTES N~ 400 Councilman VanderMeer advised City ~mnager Johnson that there was need for 3 or 4 \vall electrical outlets at the Highlander Hut; that the Youth Council was ready to paint the interior of the Hut but that it was understood that this and the repair of the ceiling would have to be deferred until such time as the roof could be replaced. Mr. VanderMeer inquired of the City Manager as to when the dock at West Beach would be constructed and the dock at the Jaycee Beach moved. City Manager Johnson advised that the dock at the West Beach would be constructed soon, but that he was not advised as to what was their desire about moving the dock at Jaycee Beach. Councilman Beals reported that he had thoroughly enjoyed the interesting and enjoyable meetings at the Florida League of Municipalities Convention and that they had been beneficial. Councilman Hoskinson reported that the Council was in receipt of the preliminary draft of the proposed zoning changes for the City of Clermont and that he was studying same and hoped to make a report to the Council at their next session. He further reported that the dedication":date:J.,foll~':th:e Jenkins Auditorium had been confirmed for Saturday November 26, 1966 in the evening. Councilman Cochran moved, that for purposes of clarification and direction that the name of the Jenkins Auditorium read, "CLERMONT JENKINS CIVIC AUDITORIUM" and such placed on directional signs. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hoskinson and carried. Deputy Clerk Carroll read a communication from Mr. Nelson I. Hall wherein he was applying for the position of City Manager of the City of Clermont. Councilman Cochran moved that inasmuch as the City Council was not advertising at this time for a City Manager, that the matter be tabled. The motion was seconded by Councilman VanderMper. Councilman Hoskinson requested, and it was agreeable to Messrs. Cochran and VanderMeer, that the motion be amended to read that City Manager Johnson advise Mr. Hall that inasmuch as there was no opening for the position of City Manager at this time, that his application would be kept on file for any future consideration. The motion carried. Deputy Clerk Carroll read a communication from Mr. John Crawford, Principal of the Lincoln Park High School, wherein he requested the Council to issue a gratis Occupational License to the School to hold a carnival during the week of January 23 through January 28, 1967. Motion was made by Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilman Hoskinson and carried that such Gratis Occupational License be issued. Deputy Clerk Carroll read a communication from the Lake County League of Municipalities wherein an invitation to City Officials was extended to attend a dinner meeting of the League on November 2, 1966 at 6:30 P. M. in Umatilla. City Manager Johnson read a petition from adjacent property owners of Lot 27 of Block 2, Homedale Subdivision, wherein they requested the Council to grant permission to Claude McGee to construct and operate a restaurant on Lot 27, Block 2 of Homedale Subdivision which is not allowed under present Zoning restrictions. Motion was made by Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilman VanderMeer and carried that this request be referred to the City Attorney, the Building Committee and Mr. Dake, City Planner, for study and recommendations. It was the suggestion of Councilman Beals that inasmuch as the next regularly scheduled meeting fell on the general election date, that this meeting be adjourned to the following night, Wednesday, November 9, 1966. Lt.~_was th:! concensus, however, that i€he meeting be held as scheduled. The Chair adjourned the meeting to a business session. -'.. " . MINUTES N~ 401 Business Session Following a general discussion it was unanimously agreed by the City Councllmen...,preseh:t.:-. (Councilmen Cochran, Beals, Hoskinson and VanderMeer) that the City Manager be authorized to enter into an agreement, approved by the City Attorney, with Saine Company in regard to the present problem of a city well whereby it be agreed that if Saine Company will provide the necessary equipment to remove the pump and column from the well, and allow the city engineers to inspect same, the City will at this time: 1. Reject the well entirely and will be obligated to pay the amount of $200.00 immediately. 2. Allow Saine Company to proceed to insert a reliner extending the casing to a depth of 400 feet, as suggested by Mr. C. R. Sproud in his letter of July 1, 1966. If this alternative is completed the City shall niease Saine Company of its obligation under the contract concerning the quality and quantity of water from the well. Clerk .. .' CITY rU1NAGER REPORT Th~ root on the Jo Co Beach house is being replaced and the H1ghl~nder hut will be reroofed as soon as the weather cools sufficiently to remove the old roofo TheOhain-link lence has arrive~ and will be installed around the air conditioning unit at the hut ~nth1n a few days. The ne~ ti~t~t~~ tractor and cutter-bar have arrived and is now in useo It is hoped that you have noticed considerable improvement in the app~arance of our streets of lateo The weeds and grass are being removed from the cracks and curbing as 'We get to it.. The new f~ont loader has also arrived and we have considerable sand wi lj1[hich we u'ould like to move as soon as possible 0 If you gentlemen can come );0 an agreement with l"w. datson It'lould like to :::ove this dirt to the proposed parking area at the we~t beaoh. :r~o Watson has accepted our proposal for land trade and will take care of his pa:rt of the Cleaning at once if we enter in to an agreement with hiJD.o I mailed you a report, with recommendations' f:.'om Mr. VanderMeer and myself 1> with regards to the J.. C.. Be'ach hOW.:lG lease Q I would like some official action on' this matter 'as 'soon', as possibleo FollQwin~ the adjournment of this meeting we will meet with Mro Saine in an effert to come to some satisfact,~ agreement with regards to the c~mpletition of the wello Due to the ending of the fiecal year it wil+ be necessary for us to pay our bills prior to the next Co~cil mee~:,ngo However, they will be l;1sted and presented to you for insp~'ctlon and authorization.. Respectfully sub .ittede Albert M. Johnson