02-06-1962 Regular Meeting
REGULAR MEETING
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A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Clermont was held in the Administration Building on Tuesday,
'February 6, 1962. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P. M.
by Vice Chairman Turville with the following other named
Councilmen present: Messrs. York and Bishop. Other city
officials present were Mayor Bon Jorn, Clerk Johnson, Deputy
Clerk Carroll, City Attorney Morse, Police Chief Tyndal and
Superintendent Sheldon. Visitors present were: Messrs. Fred
Driggs, Herbert Rogers and C. W. Sward, a delegation from the
Home Owners Civic Improvement Association, and representatives
of the Orlando Sentinel and the local press.
The minutes of the adjourned meeting held January 16, 1962
were read and approved. Chairman william Boyd arrived just
priqr to, and Councilman Pool arrived during, the reading of
the minutes.
J.Vfr. C .'V.J'. Sward, repre oent ing the Home Owners Civic Improvement
Association, read a letter from his organization addressed to
the Mayor and the City Council. The letter stated that a
recent article appearing in the local press had led them to
believe that some Council members might be considering
authorizing the violation of existing Zoning Ordinances by
over-ruling a recent decision of the Zoning Board of Adjustment,
whereby Herbert Rogers was refused permission to make additions
to the existing Lake Highlands Hotel. The letter included
other related matters.
Motion was made by Mr. Turville that the City Council endorse
the action taken by the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Chairman
Boyd ruled that Mr. Turville's motion was out of order.
A general discussion pertaining to the action of the Zoning
Board of Adjustment followed.
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Mr. Rogers stated his reasons for desiring addition
building area. Col. George Van Nostrand requested that an
official read a letter from Mr. Rogers under date of July 20,
1960. Clerk Johnson was asked to read the letter in question.
Mr. Rogers presented Council members with a petition from
interested property owners.
Chairman Boyd thanked the delegation from the Home Owners
Civic Improvement Association for their interest in civic
affairs and for appearing before the Council.
Mr. Rogers was advised that due to a change in his plot
plans it would be necessary for him to make a new application
for a Building Permit and if such application should be turned
down that he could again appeal to the Zoning Board of
Adjustment.
Councilman Turville requested the Clerk to read Section 36
of the City Charter, which was done. Councilman Turville
then moved that the City Council accept the ruling of the
Zoning Board of Adjustment. The motion was not seconded.
Police Chief Tyndal submitted his regular monthly report
which was accepted and ordered filed.
Superintendent Sheldon reported that the bulkheads of
Lake Winona bridge had been repaired.
Councilman Pool reported on work done at Kehlor Park, and
stated that he hoped the Council would authorize a beautification
program during the summer.
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Councilman York reported that it was the intention of
the Streets Lighting Committee to meet with Mr. Forrest Colegrove
of Florida Power Company at an early date to discuss possible
improvements in our street lighting system. Councilman York
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further reported that Mrs. Baker had extended her thanks- ,:to
the City for the removal of a dead tree.
Clerk Johnson read Building Inspector Snyder's report for
the month of January. The same was accepted and. ordered filed.
Councilman Turville requested that City Attorney Morse
prepare a rough draft of an ordinance pertaining to Planning
and Zoning Boards. Mr. Turville stated that it would be
possible to have a member of the Planning Board of Orlando
meet with the Council and City Attorney Morse, to assist in
the preparation of the proposed ordinance.
Councilman Turville suggested that a committee be appointed
to make a study of the City Charter and to make recommendations
for changes. Mr. Turville, Chairman of the Laws and Auditing
Committee, was requested to hold a meeting of his committee
and to make recommendations for the appointment to membership
on such a committee and to report the recommendations at the
next Council meeting.
Motion was made by Mr. Turville, seconded by Mr. Pool,
and carried, that Council Chairman Boyd call a special meeting
of the Council to consider the final draft of the codification
of City Ordinances and Charter. Mr. Boyd stated that he
would call such a meeting some night next week.
Clerk Johnson read a copy of a RESOLUTION passed by the
City Council of Clermont on June 1, 1937, closing DeSoto
Street at its entrance to State Road 27. The matter was
referred to the Streets Committee.
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Motion was made by Mr. Pool, seconded by Mr. York, and
carried, that Ernest Ray Jones be issued an easement to the
lake front South of Lots 14 and 15, Block 121.
Mr. Pool presented a RESOLUTION pertaining to the four
laning of State Road 50 from the west boundary line of Orange
County to the eastern boundry line of Sumter County and moved
its adoption. The RESOLUTION was read by the Clerk and Mr.
Turville seconded the motion. When a vote was taken on the
adoption of the RESOLUTION the result was: YEAS, Bishop, YoDk,
Pool, Turville and Boyd. Total "YEAS" 5. IlNAYES", None.
So the Resolution, as read, was adopted and No. 101R was
assigned to it and it was ordered placed fun the Resolution
Book and a copy posted. A copy of the Resolution 'in full
appears immediately following these minutes.
At the suggestion of Clerk Johnson it was decided that
copies of Council meeting minutes. would be mailed to each
Council member in order that they might be reviewed prior
to the next meeting thereby eliminating the necessity of .
reading the minutes at Council meetings.
Motion was made by Mr. Turville, seconded by Mr. Pool,
and carried, that Tax Assessor Johnson be authorized to engage
the firm of Hunnicutt and Associates to make the necessary
property appraisals for the 1962 Tax Roll.
Motion was made by Mr. York, seconded by Mr. Turville,
and carried that the firm of H. W. Sheppard and Company be
engaged to audit the books of the City of Clermont for the
fiscal year 1961-62.
Following a discussion of the matter, motion was made by
Mr. Bishop, seconded by Mr. York, and carried, that the Mayor
and Purchasing Agent have the necessary repairs made to the
Police car as soon as possible.
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Mr. Turville presented a RESOLUTION pertaining to special
assessments on certain properties for the improving and
paving of Lake Shore Drive, West of Twelfth Street and moved
its adoption. The RESOLUTION was read by the Clerk and Mr.
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Bishop seconded the motion. When a vote was taken on the
adoption of the RESOLUTION the result was: YEAS: Bishop,
York, Turville, Pool anci. Boyd. Total "Yeas" 5, "Nayes'~ None.
So the RESOLUTION, as read, was adopted and No. l02R was
assigned to it, and ordered placed in the Resolution Book
and a copy ordered posted. A copy of the Resolution in
full appears immediately following these minutes.
Clerk Johnson reported that O'Neal and Associates had
submitted a preliminary proposal for a sewerage system for
the downtown area of Clermont and that he had turned said
proposal over to the Sanitation Co~ittee for study and
recommendations.
Clerk Johnson also reported that Mid-Florida Public
Service ,Company had submitted a revised water distribution
map and that same was on file in his office.
The matter of repairs to the side walk East of Stalnaker
Chevrolet Company's paint shop was again discussed and the
Streets Committee was requested to take the necessary
action to remedy the situation.
Mayor Bon Jorn discussed the possibility of a Lake
County Health Department building in Clermont.
Mayor Bon Jorn recommended that the City build a fire
station, purchase the necessary fire fighting equipment,
install a sewerage system, expand the water system and construct
a Community Building. The Mayor was requested to get estimates
on the cost of each project and to make recommendations as
to the manner in which the yarious suggested projects might
be financed.
Motion by Mr. Turville, seconded by Mr. York, and carried,
that bills be paid.
Motion by Mr. Bishop, seconded by Mr. Turville, and
carried, that meeting adjourn.
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ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - FEBRUARY 1962
Barry P. Leu, Inc.
Oakland Sand and Minerals Corp.
Coble's Auto Electric
Dick's Gulf Service
Florida Telephone Corporation
Clermont Builders Supply
Dominion Signal Co.,Inc.
Konsler Steel Company
Advance Electric Company
Radio Communications Service
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Hughes Supply, Inc.
Carroll Gas
Bowen Ford Company
DuCor Supply
Florida Crushed stone Company
Basic Asphalt Corporation
Highway Equipment and Supply Co.
Mid-Florida Public Service Company
Irving F. Morse
Frank S. Wright
Haile-Dean Seed Co.,Inc.
Meeker Feed Store
Credit Bureau of the Golden Triangle
Hoskinson Bros. Firestone Store
Clements' Pest Control
Harb Tractor and Equipment,Inc.
I Western Auto Associate Store
Clermont Hardware and Supply Co.
Cities Service Oil Company
State Tractor. and Equipment Co.,Inc.
Sun State Publishers,Inc.
Standard Oil Company
Barnett Royal Tire Service
Ferguson Furniture Store
Paramount Chemical Company
Engells Uniforms
Baker Music Store
Dempsey and Wrightam Garage
Robert K. Nidy
H. W. Sheppard and Company
Florida Power Corporation
F & R Office Supply, Inc.
Jos. L. Rozier Machinery Co.
Lake Susan Marina
Elliott Construction and Paving
Fire Calls and Salaries
Walker Hauling,Inc.
Standard Auto Parts, Inc.
Hilltop Book Nook
$
56.02
12.67
50.92
18.98
32.84
441.50
323.86
639.97
186.00
50.55
115.13
36.00
111.13
137.21
108.27
990.00
21.86
6,025.00
325.00
16.00
5.60
11.90
12.00
25.85
9.00
11.65
4.45
43.81
286.40
11.30
133.58
40.05
7.43
29.40
37.30
18.95
19.44
l74.8i
840.00
1,300.00
1,410.74
28.75
169.69
9.52
105.00
60.00
57.45
96.45
54.40
14,713.84
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CITY OF CLERMONT
Clermont, Florida
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Attached is copy of Resolution on Assessment and Notice of
Assessments that are being published in the Clermont Press by this
City, beginning February 8, 1962.
Under the Resolution these sums are due in cash on or before
30 days from date the Council sits as an Equalization Board to hear
complaints and to adjust, correct and confirm the assessments on
February 20, 1962. Also, if you desire, you may pay same in 5 annual
installments together with interest at 6% per annum payable annually,
together With 1/5 of the original amount due and by executing your
promissory note in the full amount and payable to the City in said manner.
If no note is executed the sum due will bear interest at 8% per annum.
Yours very truly,
/s/ A. M. ~lm80n
City lerk
NOTE: If you have already paid to the City the amount biUed, you will
disregard this Notice. This must be done to conform to the
Charter of the City.
/s/ A. M. Johnson
City Clerk
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RESOLUTION FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT 8t SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
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WHEREAS, based on the petitions of at least 75% of the owners of tbe
real property abutting the street hereinafter describedaud in tbe opinion
of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, . Florida, a
necessity exists requiring the clearing, grading, filling, raising, paving,
curbing and draining of the hereinafter described street in said City as
hereinafter specified; and,
WH ER EAS, in the opinion of the City. Council of said City, the property
and real estate abutting and adjacent to the hereinafter described street will
be especially benefited thereby, and the owners of the property abutting and
adjacent thereto will be fully compensated for the cost of said improwment
in tbe enhancement of the values of the real estate and property affected by
said improvements, and the cost to, said property owners, in the op inion of
the City Council of said City, will be equitable and just in prol-ortion to said
increased value; therefore,
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BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of said City that the following
described street in said City of Clermont shall be cleared, graded, filled,
raised, paved, curbed and drained, to wit:
Lake Shore Drive West of 12th Street
and,
, . BE IT FURTHBR R.ESOLVED by the City Council of said City that it
is the opinion of said Council that the cost of clearing, grading, filling,
raising, paving, cur bing and draining said street will be just to the resIJect...
ive property owners thereon, and is warranted under a necessity which exists
8S well as under the petitions for said improvements signed by at least 75%
of the owners of real property abutting and adjacent to the respective street;
and, that the cost of the said improvement on the described street shall be
paid as follows: (8) by the owners of all of the lots and lands adjoining and
contiguous or bounding and abutting upon the respective street to be cleared.
graded. filled, raised, paved, curbed and drained (intersections excluded)
under a special assessment on aU of said 10t8 and lands equal to tWo -thirds
(2/3) of the total cost, and, (b) one-third (I/;! plus costs of intersections,
if anYlt to be paid by the said City from the general improvement fund; and,
said special assessments shall be due and payable in cash to aaid City on
or before thirty (30) days after said special assessments shall stand approved
aDd confirmed and thereafter same shall bear interest at the rate of eight
f::er centum (8%) per annum, payable annually until fully paid, or any owner
may pay same on or before five (5) years together with interest at the rate
of six per centum (610) per. annum payable annually together with at IEGst
one-fifth (1/5) of the original principal provided said owners give the said
City tbeiX' promissory note evidencing said indebtedness payable, both prin-
c1pal and interest, in the above. manner with said interest (prior payments
thereon may be anticipated), but said special assessment lien shall remain
in full force and effect until all sums due under said note have been fully paid;
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and the total estimated cost of said impro\ement Is: $8. 486. 83.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the plan adopted by the Council
of said City to be used for defraying the cost of said improvement as
applied to the property owners whose propeny abuts and adjoins. said
street shall be according to the front-foot plan and rule. provided that
should the application of tbis plan and rule. in the opinion of the Council
of said City, be unjust and unequal. or resuh in individual cases in assess-
ment in excess of specific benefits received from such improvements, then
the Council shall adopt such rule of apportionment as shall effect a Bubstan-
tial equality between said owners. considering the benefits received by
and burdens imposed OD said owners and their respective property.
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ADOPTED by tbe City Council of the City of Clermont. Lake Count)',
Florida. at its Regular Meeting held on February 6, 1962, in ClelmOnt,
Florida.
/s/ A. M. Johnson
City Clerk
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS AND LEVY
OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR SAME
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
The City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida,
hereby gives notice to all persons interested in the lots, pieces or parcels
of real property in the said City hereinafter described, have heen assessed
in the amount set opposite each lot, piece or parcel of property, as the cost
of the improvement on the res~ective streets hereinafter de.scribed, on a
front foot basis and/or 8S the benefit and advantage of such lot. piece or
parcel of property. beyond the general advantage of all tbe real property
Within said City, for clearing, grading, filling, raising, paving, curbing
and draining of said streets hereinafter described, . such assessmEnts ~n no
case to exceed two-thirds (2/3) exclusive of intersections. if any, of tbe
total cost of said improvements; and,
Notice is hereby given that the said Council, meeting as an Equaliza-
tion Board, will meet in the City Administration: Building at 7:30 o'clock P.M.
on February 20, 1962. to hear any complaints which the owners or any otber
J:;erson, firm or corporation having any interest in any of said real prol;erty.
upon which they wish to make against the special SSliiedsments thereon. If
there be no complaints, the special assessments as originally made shall
stand confirmed at tbe adjournment of said meeting, which meeting may
be adjourned frr<>m day to day until all complaints, if any, shall be fully heard,
. but if any corrections be made upon complaint the special assessments as
adj usted, corrected and equalized shall then stand confirmed upon final
adjournment of said meeting.
The street: upon which said improvements have been made and the
propeny assessed, the amount of such assessment and the owner thereof
are: (See attached pages for copy of Assessment Roll)
Dated, February 6, 1962.
/s/ A. M. {Obnson
City C erk
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COpy OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL, LAKE SHORE DRIVE
WEST OF 12th STREET, CLBRMONT, FLORIDA
y. OWNER LOT NO. NO. FT. PER Foor TOTAL
Cbae~P9Pl, Jr. &.
Helen POol 8t
Inland Groves Corp. 1 50 $3.4387 $171.94
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Laura c. Stokes,
a widow 3 50 ft 171.94
" ft .. " 50 " 171. 94
Clarence R. Makin St
Myrtle P. Maldn 5 50 .. 171.94
., ft ., 6 50 s, 171. 94
Clifford L. Sutton &:
Barbara C. Sutton 7 50 II 171.94
II II " 8 50 ft 171.94
Angela G.. Brinkerhoff
8t V. W. Brinkerhoff 9 50 I, 171.94
n II .. 10 50 II 171. 94
Geneveve Zlotnik,
unmarried 11 50 of 171 . 94
" II It 12 50 n 171. 94
Anafred Kling 8t
George E. Kling 13 50 " 171. 94
" .. It 14 50 It 171. 94
II If " 15 50 .. 171.94
t, n " 16 50 It 171.94
Inland Groves Corp. 17 50 " 171.94
" .. " 18 50 It 171. 94
Werner Heinrich 8t
.Anna O. Heinrich 19 50 II 171. 94
If '. II If " 20 50 " 171. 94
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ie Owen A. Colegrove
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grove 21 50 $3.4387 $171.94
It It .. 22 50 It 171.94
., n It 23 50 .. 171. 94
It ., .. 24 50 It 171.94
Inland Groves Corp. 25 50 .. 171.94
tt It " 26 50 " 171.94
.. .. .. 27 75 .. 257.90
.. 01 01 28 55 't .: 189.13
01 01 0' 29 54 1/2 01 187.41
" .. " 30 75 " 251.90
01 .. 0' 31 75 It 257.90
II It 01 32 55 ., 189.13
01 .. II 33 54 1/2 " 187.41
" 01 01 34 75 n 257.90
" " II 35 75 It 257.90
" " ., 36 55 0' 189.13
.. " .. 37 54.1/2 It 187.41
" .. .. 38 75 It 257.90 .
" .. .. 98 75 " 257. 90
" 01. " 99 55 " 189.13
" .. " 100 54 1/2 " 187.41
" .. .. 101 75 " 257.90
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. ALL aa represented on the Official Map of Clermont, Florida, filed 2/4/26
and recorded in Plat Book 8, pages 17 -23, inclusive, Public Records of Lake
County, Florida,
And the above sums are due and payable in cash on or before 30 days from
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date of collfirmation thereof by Council sitting as Board of Bqualization on
February 20, 1962.
DATED: February 6, 1962.
tsl A. M. Johnson .
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RES 0 L U TI.O N
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WHEREAS, motor vehicle traffic traveling on cross
state highway (6 R 50) through the .Cities of Clermont,
Groveland, and Mascotte, in Lake County, Florida, has
steadily increased to the point that d.riving conditions on
said highway have become increasingly hazardous; and
WHEREAS, the violent death of numbers of motorists
on said state road 50 in recent months has focused pUblic
attention upon the crowded traffic conditions prevailing
on said highway; and
WHEREAS, the traffic in an average twenty-four hour
period traveling on said highway ranges from 6,295 at the
east city limit of Clermont, Florida, to 4,095 at the west
city limit of Mascotte, Florida, and further that rolling
hills and valleys contribute to the difficult driving
conditions and make increased congestion of traffic;
NOW, T.HEREFORE, be i't resolved by the City Council
of the City of Clermont, Lak.e County Florida, that.it
request the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County,
Florida, to request the State Road Department of Florida
to include in its budget for 1962-1963 the four-1aning of
State Road 50 in Lake County, Florida, from the Orange
County line to the Sumter County line.
ADOPTED by unanimous vote of the Oity Council of
the City of Clermont, Florida this 6th day of February, 19620
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