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12-13-1966 Regular Meeting . .. MINUTES N~ 409 REGULAR MEETING A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held in the Municipal Court Room on Tuesday, December 13, 1966. The meeting was called to order by Mayor BonJorn at 7:30 P. M. with all Council members present. Other City officials present were Superintendent Sheldon, Police Chief Tyndal, Building Inspector Snyder, City Attorney Langley and City Manager Johnson. Visitors present were Messrs. Taber, Mangold, Loesch, Porter, Hovis, Wooten, Mrs. Porter and Councilmen elect Richard Oswalt and William Prior. The invocation was given by Mr. Taber. The minutes of the Council meeting held November 23rd were approved as written. Mr. Porter presented to the Mayor a petition signed by interested property owners protesting the proposed addition of a trailer pad at the Minnehaha Trailer Court. Messrs. Porter, Loesch and others spoke in opposition to the proposed addition. City Manager Johnson reported that upon the legal advice of City Attorney Langley he had directed the City Building Inspector to issue a permit for the construction of a trailer pad on the property in question. City Attorney Langley reported that his legal advice to the City Manager was based on information given him by Mr. Ted Short that trailers already existed on the property in question; that if such information be correct that the location of an additional trailer could not be prohibited but that if the information given by Mr. Short was incorrect that the location of the proposed trailer would be in violation. Motion was made by Mr. Hoskinson and seconded by Mr. Beals that the matter be referred to the City Council for investigation and action. On roll call vote all members voted nay with the exception of Mr. Hoskinson. Motion was made by Mr. Turville and seconded by Mr. VanderMeer that the matter be referred to the City Manager for investigation and that following such investigation he report his findings to the City Attorney for legal advice as to whether or not the addition of the proposed trailer would constitute a violation and that if a violation was indicated~ to take the necessary action to eliminate it. The motion carried with Mr. Hoskinson voting nay. Mayor BonJorn reported that he had been reappointed to membership on be Water Resources Committee. City Manager Johnson submitted his report both oraThly;: and in writing. A copy of the report follows these minutes. Mr. Beals moved that the City Manager be authorized to make application for a Federal grant under the "Open Space" program for approximately $31,000.00 for the purchase of land for park and playground use and that he be further authorized to use by to $600.00 for options of not less than 90 days on the land needed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cochran and unanimously carried. Mr. Beals moved that the City Manager be authorized to proceed with the construction of a concrete slab and deck at the Jaycee Beach; the area of the slab and deck to be approximately 40' x 75'. The motion was seconded by Mr. VanderMeer and unanimously carried. Motion was made by Mr. Beals that the City of Clermont Tax Assessor use the same property valuation, real and personal, as those used by the Lake County Tax Assessor. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cochran and carried with Mr. Turville voting nay. Mr. Beals further reported that he would very much like to see work . . MINUTES N~ 410 started on amending the City Charter, or possibly the adoptwon of an entirely new charter. Mr. Beals suggested that the City Manager~ the City Attorney, himself and all members of the Council interested work on the matter. The Council members appeared to be in agreement with the suggestion made by Mr. Beals. Mr. Hoskinson reported that proposed amendments to the Electrical Code had been held up for almost a year and that he would like to have the City Attorney prepare the amendment for consideration at the next Council meeting. Mr. Langley advised that he would prepare the amendment provided that members of the Electrical Board would meet with hima and furnish the required information. Councilman Turville, Cochran and VanderMeer stated that they did not have a report. Mr. Turville presented a RESOLUTION pertaining to Special Assessments on improvement of East Minneola Avenue from Bloxam Avenue to a point approximately 415' to the East and moved its adoption. The Resolution was read by the Clerk and Mr. Cochran seconded its adoption. When the vote was taken on the adoption of the RESOLUTION the result was: YEAS: Beals, Cochran, Hoskinson, Turville and VanderMeer. TOTAL YEAS: Five NAYS: None So the RESOLUTION as read was adopted and No. 86 assigned to it and ordered placed in Resolution Book page 135 and ordered posted. Mr. Cochran presented a RESOLUTION pertaining to Special Assessments on improvement of East Montrose Street from Disston Avenue to Scott Street and moved its adoption. The RESOLUTION was read by the Clerk and Mr. VanderMeer seconded its adoption. When the vote was taken on the adoption of the RESOLUTION the result was: YEAS: Beals, Cochran, Hoskinson, Turville, and VanderMeer TOTAL YEAS: Five NAYS: None So the RESOLUTION as read was adopted and No. 87 was assigned to it and ordered placed in Resolution Book page 136 and ordered posted. City Manager Johnson read an offer to sell certain property from Mr. Arthur George. No action was taken on the matter and it was tabled. City Manager Johnson reported that Mr. St. Pierre would like to purchase the East one half of Lot 19, Block 14 if the city cared to dispose of same. Mr. Vandermeer advised that he had investigated the property in question and that it was his recommendation that the property not be offered for sale. Other Council members were in agreement with Mr. VanderMeer', recommendation and the matter was tabled. e . MINUTES N~ 411 Mr. Beals presented a RESOLUTION expressing the sincere thanks of the city persons, and particular James Grant, who worked to hard to make the dedication of the Clermont Jenkins Civic Auditorium such a complete success. The RESOLUTION was seconded by Mr. Hoskinson and on roll cell vote the result was: YEAS: Beals, Hoskinson, Cochran, Turville and VanderMeer. TOTAL YEAS: Five NAYS: None So the RESOLUTION as read was adopted and No. 88 assigned to it and ordered placed in Resolution book page 140 and ordered posted. Mr. Floyd Groo reported on recent tests made on the Bloxam Highlands well and make recommendation pertaining to same. Motion was made by Mr. Turville, seconded by Mr. VanderMeer that the City Manager advise Saine and Company to proceed with sub casing the well to a depth of 425' as, per their agreement. The motion carried with Mr. Hoskinson abstaining. Motion was made by Mr. Turville and seconded by Mr. Cochran that the City Manager be authorized and instructed to execute a contract with Michaels Engineering Company for their services with regards to a sanitary sewer system for the City of Clermont. The motion carried with Councilmen Beals and Hoskinson voting nay. Motion by Mr. Beals, seconded"by Mr. Cochran and carried that bills be paid. Chairman Joseph BonJorn, Mayor, stated that the next order of business was to canvass the ballot of the General Election of the City of Clermont held on December 6, 1966. After checking the ballot, motion was made by Mr. Turville, seconded by Mr. VanderMeer and unanimously carried that it be RESOLVED that the Certificate of Result of the General Election of the City of Clermont held on Tuesday, December 6, 1966 be accepted and reeeived into the minutes and made a part thereof, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED in accordance with the results of the General Election. that J. William Prior be, and is hereby declared elected to the office of Councilman, Group One (1) for a two year term commencing on the first Tuesday in January, 1967; that Charles B. Beals be, and is hereby declared elected to the office of Councilman, Group Three (3) for a two year term commencing on the first Tuesday in January, 1967; and that R1chard E. (Buddy) Oswalt be, and is hereby declared elected to the office of Councilman, Group Five (5) for a two year term commencing on the first Tuesday in January, 1967, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED and declared that upon qualifications of said officers elected as aforesaid, that they shall assume the duties of such office and hold the same and perform the duties prescribed by law The result of the straw vote was: Yes 350. No: 420 Motion by Mr. Beals, seconded by Mr. Hoskinson, and carried, that meeting adjourn. Joseph BonJorn, Chairman .~ 6 "l CITY MANAGER REPORT - DECEMBER 13, 1966 Tests were completed on the Bloxam-Highlands well the last part of last week. Mr. Westbrook will make his recommendations concerning ~his matter later in the meeting. Work is progressing on the installation of sewer mains in the Oak View Subdivision are~. The job should be completed this week or the first of next. Certain recommendations, by me, were made to you gentlemen in writing last week. These may be acted upon tonight or deferred until the new council is seated. I do urge, however, that these several matters have your consideration and action without unnecessary delay. There is one minor change which I would like to make in these recommenda- tions and that is that I be authorized to make application for a Federal grant under the "open space" program for two pieces of property. The cost of this property is around $31,000.00 and we would be required to pay one half. The property would be used for parks and playgrounds and is in line with our long range planning. One small parcel (approximately 50' x 150') to be used for a "tot" playground in the downtown area and the larger parcel for play grounds including tennis courts, base ball fields and so forth. It is recommended to you at this time that our Zoning Board and Planning Commission in the future consist of the same members and that the total of these members be increased to eleven. It is my opinion that this change will bring about a more workable committee and more interested membership. I have been unable to find anything in our charter which prohibits thi~ action. Mrs. Iris Westberg, of Landseair, intends to make application for a permit ~o make a small addition to the old Chamber of Commerce building which she presently has leased from the city. This addition will in no way affect our parking facilities. I do not know of any reason why she should not be allowed the permit but wanted to bring the matter to your attention. e ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -. WUYJsl'JlS!:R 30, 1966 Pierce Home Laundry Roberts T.. V.. South Lake Press Standard Oil Company Lawton Bros. of Orlando Clermont Hardware & Supply $ 2000 Meeker Feed Store 26066 Lakeside Supply Co. 69007 Clermont Bldrs.supply 267",17 'I B M 5.75 F&R Office Supply, Inc. 54.84 Coble's Radiator & Auto ClenMar Electronics Serv.Inc. Westerman Ford Standard Auto Parts Williams and Wrightam Smythe-Hoskinson Shell Serve Lake Apopka Natural Gas Dist. Stalnaker C~evrolet Co. Ace Supply Co. Willie E. Creech Ofivenbaum Ins. Agency Advance Electric Grant Harris Drug Store Basic Asphalt Corp. .17.00 Clermont PIng. & Htg. 13.84 Hanks Ele~tric Co. , , 77.96 State Linen Supply 59.00 D. G. Rambo , 504. 74 Gra~iarn Jones Paper Co. 71.96 Clermont Appliances 3.63 Clements Pest Control 14~.71 Fire Drill & Calls 5.00 I Uilltop Booknook 850000 -Publ!x 56.~0 KonSler Steel Co. 3.58 Cities Service 27.00 Chas. Roe .':14.00 Florida Power Corp. 89.40 Florida Telephone Corp. 36.00 Scientific Busine~~ Processing Lee Chemical Carroll Gas WATER IOEPART11ENT ~ Hughes SUPP".Ly Co. Atlantic C'llemicals G Standard Auto Parts $ 224.38 42..75 24..52 $ 2910 65 Grand Total , $ 2..65 69..50 34024 4..67 31.90 100.00 1.05 15.75 6.00 10.00 6.50 133.80 18.00 99.00 61.66 32.74 3.35 528080 150.56 1932071 87.96 $ 5749.95 $ 6041..60