05-23-1967 Adjourned Meeting
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ADJOURNED MEETING
An adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont
was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, May 23, 1967. The meeting
was called to order at 7:30 P. M. by Council Chairman Jay VanderMeer,
with the following members present: Councilmen Prior and Beals. Other
officials present were: City Manager Johnson, Deputy Clerk Carroll,
Superintendent Sheldon, Building Inspector Snyder and Chief of Police
Tyndal. Others present were: Mesdames Judy Wolfe and Honey Jean Smoak
and the Messrs. Forrest Colegrove, Merle Bright, C. A. Mangold, Buddy
Keene, Max Judy, J. M. Hoskinson and Paul Taber. Representatives of
the local Press, the Orlando Sentinel and the Leesburg Commercial were
also present.
The invocation was siven by Mr. Taber.
The minutes of the meeting held on May 9, 1967 were approved as
written.
City Manager Johnson opened bids for the city's requirements of
petroleum products, which were as follows:
Standard Oil Company:
Premium Gasoline
Regular "
Diesel Fuel
Kerosene
.2575
. 2225
.153
.163
Texaco, Inc.
Premium Gasoline
Regular "
Diesel Fuel
Kerosene
.1710
.1510
.128
.142
Cities Service
Premium Gasoline
Regular
Diesel Fuel
Kerosene
.23
.2085
.133
.143
Motion was made by Councilman Beals, seconded by Councilman Prior,
and carried, that the low bid of Texaco, Inc. be accepted.
Councilman Oswalt arrived just prior to opening of the petroleum
bids.
City Manager Johnson opened bids on the proposed Jaycee Beach structure
as follows:
Steel: Modern Welding -$9,079.00
Mid-Fla. Steel -$8,375.00
Konsler Steel -$7,985.00
Masonry: Kemp and Polk - $2,662.00 as specified
$2,456.00 alternate bid
There was no bid on the roofing.
Considerable discussion following regarding the specifications on
the above structure. Mayor BonJorn arrived during this discussion.
Motion was made by Councilman Prior, seconded by Councilman Beals and
carried, that inasmuch as there was no provision in the plans of the
proposed structure for expansion joints in the concrete, they were there-
fore insufficient and that all bids be rejected and the plans be referred
back to a committee of Mr. Steve Johnson, Engineer: R. J. Snyder, Building
Inspector; City Manager Johnson and Councilmen Prior and VanderMeer.
City Manager Johnson submitted his repor~ both orally and written.
City Attorney Langley arrived during the reading of the Manager's report.
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A cop~ follows these minutes~
Councilman Beals moved that the City Attorney be instructed to
prepare the necessary Ordinance specifically prohibiting the throwing
of bottles, cans, refuse, etc. on the streets, parks and on private property,
as recommended by the City Manager. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Oswalt and carried.
Councilman Cochran arrived at this time.
City Attorney Langley reported that he and Councilam Cochran had
just returned from Tallahassee at w~icb t1me they bad turned over th@
proposed City Charter of the City of Clermont to the Honorable W. H.
Reedy for his presentation to the legislature for adoption.
Councilman Cochran reported that Mr. Carl Daniels, General Manager
of the F~idan Hotel in Tallahassee, had ve~y graciously extended a
"base of operation" to himself and Attorney Langley during their stay
in Tallahassee and he, therefore, recommended that the City Manager be
instructed to write Mr. Daniels a letter of appreciation in behalf of
the City Council.
Motion was made by Councilman Beals, seconded by Councilman VanderMeer
and carried that the motion passed at the meeting on May 9, 1967
instructing the City Attorney to begin condemnation proceedings for the
acquisition of street right-of-way of that part of Chestnut Street from
8th Street to West Avenue, at the end of a two weeks period, be rescirided.
City Manager Johnson was instructed to contact all the local abutting
property owners of this Chestnut Street extension to determine their
position as to whether or not they desire such extension and report at
the next meeting.
Councilman Prior advised that, in his opinion, Sections 14-19 and
14-20,of the City'~ Code of Ordinances covered the problem of refuse,
cans, broken glass, etc. being strewn on streets, in parks and on private
property throughout the city, and that the preparing of a new Ordinance
was unnecessary.
City Manager Johnson read a letter of appreciation from Mr. Forrest
Colegrove for the Resolution presented him from the Council. Mr. Colegrove
was present at the meeting and introduced his successor as District
Manager of the Florida Power Corporation, Mr. Merle Bright.
City Manager Johnson read a letter from Mrs. E. J. McCarthy wherein
she offered her property, which is adjacent to the Jenkins Building parking
lot on the east, to the City for a price of $20,000.00.
City Manager Johnson read a report from Mr. Martin Winther, Chairman
of the Planning and Zonning Commission, for their public meeting held
on Thursday, May 18, 1967. Councilman Prior .advised that inasmuch as this
report did not mention any action or recommendations pertaining to
suggestions which he had made to them, that a meeting of the Council
with representatives of Adley and Associates be held prior to the Council's
public hearing on the adoption of the proposed change in zoning. City
Manager Johnson was instructed to contact Adley and Associates and set
up such a meeting.
Councilman VanderMeer presented and moved the adoption of a
RESOLUTION "It is hereby ordered by the City Council of the City of Clermont,
Florida, that the form of agreement between the said City and the Atlantic
Coast Line Railroad Company, dated May 4, 1967, by the provisions of which
the said Railroad Company grants to the said City an easement or right-of-
way within the limites therein set out, for constructing and maintaining
a paved pedestrian walkway crossing at grade across the right-of-way
and tracks of Coast Line at Clermont, Florida; as particularly described
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In said agreement and as more fully shown on the print attached to and made
a part of said agreement, be and the same is hereby approved.""Further
that Mayor and Clerk of said City are hereby authorized and directed to
execute said agreement in the name and on behalf of said City."
The motion was seconded by Councilman Cochran and upon roll call
vote, the resutlt was: Ayes: VanderMeer, Oswalt, Cochran and Beals.
Total Ayes: Four. Nayes: Prior. The Resolution was adopted.
Councilman Oswalt presented and moved the adoption of a RESOLUTION
pertaining to street improvements and special assessments for Scott /
Street, from Juniata to DeSoto Streets; Disston Avenue from Broome to
DeSoto Streets; Cooper Lane from Juniata Street to DeSoto Street. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Prior and upon roll call vote the
result was: Ayes: VanderMeer, Oswalt, Cochran, Beals and Prior. Total
Ayes: Five. Nayes: None.
Councilman Beals presented and moved the adoption of a RESOLUTION
pertaining to street improvements and special assessments for Rosewood
Drive from Lake Shore Drive to Minnehaha Avenue. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Oswalt and upon roll call vote, the result was: Ayes:
VanderMeer, Oswalt, Cochran, Beals and Prior. Total Ayes: Five. Nayes:
None.
Councilman Beals presented and moved the adoption of?a RESOLUTION
pertaining to street improvements and special assessments for Disston
Avenue from Minnehaha Avenue to Almond Street. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Cochran and upon roll call vote the result was: Ayes:
VanderMeer, Oswalt, Cochran, Beals and Prior. Total Ayes: Five: Nayes:
None.
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Councilman Beals presented and moved the adoption of a Resolution
pertaining to street improvements and special assessments for Highlands
Avenue from Lakeview Drive to Grand Highway. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Prior. Councilman Oswalt inquired of the City Manager if
the abutting property owners of this street had been advised as to the
city's intentions for improving same, and when advised that they had not,
recommended that the Manager so notify them. When the vote was taken
on the adoption of this Resolution, the result was: Ayes: VanderMeer,
Oswalt, Cochran, Beals and Prior. Total Ayes: Five. Nayes: None.
Councilman Oswalt offered and moved that it be passed an ORDINANCE
ADOPTING THE SOUTHERN STANDARD BUILDING CODE, PART III PLUMBING, REVISION
TO THE 1962-63 EDITION, BY THE CITY OF CLE~10NT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Beals and unanimously carried.
The Ordinance was read in full and upon roll call vote the result was:
Ayes: VanderMeer, Oswalt, Cochran, Beals and Prior. Total Ayes: Five
Nayes: None. So the Ordinance passed, title as stated, and was ordered
posted in the Ordinance Book and Number 27-C assigned to it and a copy
ordered posted.
Councilman Oswalt offered and moved that it be passed A~ ORDINANCE
ADOPTING THE SOUTHERN GAS CODE, 1965 EDITION, BY THE CITY OF CLERMONT,
LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA. The motion was seconded by Councilman Prior and
unanimously carried. The Ordinance was read in full and upon roll call
vote the result was: Ayes: VanderMeer, Oswalt, Cochran, Beals and Prior.
Total Ayes: Five. Nayes: None. So the Ordinance passed, title as stated,
and was ordered posted in the Ordinance Book and Number 28-C assigned to
it and a copy ordered posted.
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'!'he first phase of sand sealing of City streets has been completed.
It is hoped that we fl1ill be able to do additional t~Ol:'k of this nature
before the end of the fiscal year. The rough grading has been cornphr::.ed
for Ro~ewood Dri ....Je and the other streets to be paved wi 11 be prepared
as soon as the necessary Resolutions are adoptedg I am sorry to report
that it will be necessary for the city to do all of the work on the
st.reets in the Cler.mont1:JllJ.,lqel:S SiJpp.ly ~X'e~\ 3 The Attorney Gener.al hetS
ruled that Lake County work crews or equipment CIDlnot be used for
assistance to municipalities. This also means that they are prohibi.ted
from helping us financially or to furnish materials. As the project
cost, was j;)ased: on ~sing.clCiY t9 l?e fu~isb~d by the county we ;viII
now have to add approximately $llOO~OO to t.he estimated cost to pay
for lime rock. It is our intention to start on ~lese streets at once.
Due to the extremely dry weather I have not instructed pr~perty
owners to mow their property as in past years. 't'hi.: has been for two
reasons: First that vacant property is not badly overgrowI~ and, secondly,
the cut dry grass creates f~lrther fire hazards It:l.8 quite possible ';:'hat
one general mowing operation may be sufficient this year. ~his6 of
course, is dependent on the weather for the next six weekso
The large flow meter at. the Highlands well has been replaGed and
i'sagain in operation. We will now be able to meter the amount. of
water pumped. Central Florida well drillerB are back on t.he job at
the new well and I am advised that t.hey expect to start pumping (to
clean and clear the well) the first of the llTeek.. C:ert&inly we shO\.'.lci
know the result of this operation within two or three weeks..
The Jaycee Beach area has been vastly improved by moving sand
from the water's edge and filling existing mud holes. Considering the
extremely low water the beach area is now in very good condition.
I strongly recommend that the City Council seriously consider the
passage of an Ordinance specifically prohibiting throwing beer cans,
bottles, paper cups and other such refuse on our streets, parks and on
private property. Broken glass on our streets presents an ever increasing
problem and I am convinced that a considerable percentage is absolutely
deliberate.
RespectfUlly,