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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, August 22, 1967. The meeting
was called to order at 8:00 P. M. by Mayor BonJorn with all members
present. Other officials present were: City Manager Johnson, Deputy Clerk
Carroll, City Attorney Langley and Building Inspector Snyder. Others
present were: The Messrs. C. A. Mangold and Paul Taber. Representatives
of the Orlando Sentinel and Radio Station WSLC were also present.
The invocation was given by Mr. Taber.
The minutes of the meeting held on August 8, 1967 were approved as
written.
City Manager Johnson opened bids on window air conditioners for
the community building in Kehlor Park, as per specifications, as follows:
Clermont Appliances = $568.00
Hanks Electric Co., Inc. = $599.50
Motion was made by Councilman Beals, seconded by Councilman Prior
and carried that the low bid of Clermont Appliances be accepted and the
necessary purchase order issued.
City Manager Johnson submitted his report, both orally and written.
A copy is attached hereto.
Councilman Prior recommended that City Langley be instructed to
search the Registry of Deeds for legal descriptions of properties abutting
Chestnut Street from 8th Street to West Avenue.
City Manager Johnson reported that it was necessary for the Council
to engage Auditors within the near future for the auditing of the City's
books, whereupon motion was made by Councilman Beals and seconded by
Councilman Prior that this matter be discussed in an executive session
immediately following this meeting. Upon roll call vote the result was
Ayes: Prior, Beals, Cochran, Oswalt. Total Ayes: Four. Nayes: VanderMeer.
The motion carried.
Councilman Cochran reported that he had discussed the acquiring of
the property adjacent to the city's parking lot and owned by James
Stalnaker, with Mr. Stalnaker, and that he had quoted him a figure of
$5500.00. Mr. Cochran further recommended that the Merchants Association
be advised of this offer and inquire of their assistance toward acquiring
this property for a public tot playground. The matter was tabled.
Motion
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and the Tax
accordingly.
was made by Councilman Beals, seconded by Councilman VanderMeer
that the 1967 City of Clermont tax rate be set at 8 Mills
Assessor be instructed to prepare ahd extend the tax roll
Councilman Prior abstained from voting on this motion.
Councilman VanderMeer recommended that the adjusted proposed new
zoning map be posted in the City Administration office, along with the
proposed new zoning regulations.
Councilman Cochran reported that he had been advised that the Senior
Boy Scout group in Clermont was in need of a project and that he had
suggested that they build a model playground using the pattern of a
polydedron and/or of a geometric design.
Councilman Prior inquired of City Attorney Langley the status of
the railroad renoving their tracks from the Jaycee Beach area. Mr. Langley
advised that he had not had a reply.
Councilman Prior reported that he had received complaints regarding
radio and television sets picking up tW"o-way d f .
ra io requencles. It was
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the cohcensus these were private matters and didnot require Council action.
Councilman Prior advised that he would contact the FCC with regards these
complaints.
Councilman VanderMeer inquired of the progress for providing off
street parking adjacent to Peter Pool Park. City Manager Johnson advised
that he hoped to have this completed before the end of the year.
Councilman VanderMeer further reported that inasmuch as a State Law
was passed July 1st requiring all riders of motor bikes and/or motorcycles
to wear crash helmets, that the Police Department of Clermont should start
enforcing same upon publishing such a notice in the local Press. City
Manager Johnson was requested to have the necessary notice published.
The meeting was adjourned to an executive session.
--EKEGB'P1VE-'SESSION
The matter of engaging a firm to audit the city's books for the
fiscal year ending October 31, 1967 was discussed, and action deferred
until Tuesday, August 29, 1967.
Motion by Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilman Beals and
carried that meeting be adjourned.
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CITY r~AGER'S REPORT
August 22, 1967
Parks: In conjunction with the Garden Club some plantings have been
made in Sunset Park. The park is definitely improved in attractiveness.
The Elks Club parking area has been repaired and surfaced. In connection
with this it is necessary that we rebuild about 75 feet of sidewalk which
will be done this week. I have ordered a "free parking" sign and it will
be installed at the last entrance to the lot when it arrives.
I have made arrangements with Mr. Horace Medley to operate the Jaycee
Beach House. Although food and drinks will be sold the place will be
operated primarily as a beach and picnic center. A small line of groceries
will be stocked and beach equipment rentedo It is his intention to
remain open throughout the year and he will open this week.
I contacted Mr. Steve Johnson today regarding plans for the proposed
structure at the Jaycee Beach. He advised me that he has been extremely
busy and has not finished the plans but that he will have them for me
this week end. If he is unable to finish them within the next few
weeks it is my sugges~ion that we get an architect to draw them for
us. Although I would like to get this building started as soon as
possible it is not essential that it be completed within this fiscal
year. Funds from this budget can be set aside for its construction.
Mr. Stalnaker has been on vacation and I have been unable to contact
him reaarding his lot next to the Elks Club. He has now returned and
I will talk tne ~atter over with him. However, Mr. Cochran advised me
that he had coil~acted Mr. Stalnaker regarding the matter. According
to Mro Cochran, Mr. Stalnaker has increased his selling price considerably.
When we hear from HUD regarding our open space grant request we will
be in a better position to determine what we wish to do. We, of course,
will not receive a grant to help purchase this particular property at
the increased price.
Fire and Police Departments: The auxillary electrical generator has been
installed at the Police and Fire Station. It has been tested and is
satisfactory and ready,for use if and when needed. An auxillary Police
force is being organize~. It will consist of 15 to 20 members. One meeting
has been held and the organization will be completed as soon as Chief
Tyndal returns.
Street Department: The tree has been removed and the street widened and
paved at the North intersection of 8th and the hospital street. In my
opinion this constitutes a considerable improvement. The "Hospital"
and "Business Area" directional signs on 8th at Highway 50 are being relocab
in an effort to better direct andoontrol traffic. The street construction
and paving of Rosewood Drive, Disston Avenue and the streets in the
Clermont Builder Supply area are completed and I will have the cost
assessments ready for you at the next meeting. Starting September First
the following listed traffic control changes will become effective:
Fifth Street will be a through street between Highway 50 and State Road
561 or Lake Minneola Drive; DeSoto will be a through street between
Fifth and 8th Streets; Montrose will be a through street between 5th
and Eighth Streets. The existing traffic signal at Montrose and 7th
will be set on caution and the existing "stop" sign on Montrose Street,
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west of 5th Street, will be changed to "yield". 8th Street will be a
through street between high 50 and Montrose Street. I intend making some
other changes later but they will be minor.
The Chestnut street right-of-way situation is most difficult. I have
gotten deeds from Mr. Ralph Roane and Crystal Chemical Co. However, the
Tom Brock property presents quite a problem. He has agreed to deed us
the required right-of-way provided that we will move his residence back
from the street the required distance. Quite frankly I do not think
that this is an unreasonable request. The cost, however, is prohibitive.
I have gotten a price for moving the house from Mr. Starbird and he
wants $1250.00 to move the house plus $400.00 for the required foundation.
There would be an additional expense of about $250.00 for a septic tank
which brings the total to around $1900.00 which is almost as much as
it will cost to pave the street. Although the opening and paving of
this street would greatly improve our streets system I do not feel
that we should spend $1900.00 for right-of-way. I will pursue the
questiQn further and possibly a better financial arrangement can be made.
Florida League of Municipalities Convention: I have made hotel reserva-
tions for our delegation to the convention at Hollywood. I should also
register those who will attend as soon as possible. Registration may
be made upon arrival but advance registrations are much better. If possib
I would like to have the names of those who are sure they will attend.
Auditing Service: H. W. Sheppard & Co. wished to start preliminary work
on our city books last week. However, I advised them that they had not
yet been engaged. Actually our charter requires that auditors be engaged
i~hin thirty days of the beginning of each fiscal year. In the past
they have been appointed at the first meeting of the new Council. However
when I brought the matter to your attention there was some minor objection
H. W. Sheppard and Co. doing the work and nothing further has been done
about the matter. Some action should definitely be taken at this time.
I fuloy realize that my position does not require that I make a recomm8nd~
tion in this matter. I will say, however, that insofar as I know the
work done by H. W. Sheppard & Co. in the pst has been quite satiSfactory.
Water Department: The new well has been pumped for about ten days. There
continued to be some discoloration but it is within the required Health
Department tolerance. The well was sterilized last night and we will
start sending samples of the water to the State Health Department
labatory this week.