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PROCEEDINGS;,AT COUNCIL MEETmG
VILLAGE OF NORTH ORWIDO, FLORIDA
September 8, 1964 at 7:30 P.M.
The Village Council of the Village of North Orlando, Florida, met in regular
session on Tuesday, September 8th, 1964, at 7:30 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor VanEepoel. On roll call the following
council members were present - VanEepoel, Grinstead, Ferrin, Tilson and Rhodes.
Tbe minutes of the Council meeting of Ju4'" 7th, 1964, were approved as read.
There was no Council meeting in August due to a lack of quorum.
In reporting on Health, Welfare and Recreation, Mrs. Grinstead stated that
there still is a bad problem concerning people dumping garbage and refuse in various
places in the Village, the ranches and Coronado. It was agreed by council that a
general cleanup must be made and signs posted showing tha-c arrest and fine of
$100.00 would be the penalty for such violations. Mrs. Grinstead stated that ,she
had spoken wi. th the A.A.A. Garbage company and they will check the areas to be
cleaned up and advise their price for doing such cle~-up i() rk. Mr. Tilson reported
that he had had complaints that the A. A. A. Garbage service was careless in its
pick-up service and it was agreed that they would be cautioned again about this.
Mrs. Grinstead reported that a letter had been directed to Mr. ottman of
Silver Creek Precision requesting that the recreation area be deeded to the Village
and if the propert;r cannot be deeded over, that the Silver Creek Precisi. on Company
make definite arrangements to maintain the area.
Mrs. Grinstead then presented a Resolution commending and thanking the
North Orlando Garden Club for their contribution of street signs to the Village. Mo:t;ion
to adopt the resolution was made by Yll's. Grinstead and seconded by Mr. Feh'lLn and
unanimously approved by Council.
Council.ma1 Ferrin, in reporting on Finances, stated that negotiations had
been completed with the Suburban Propane Gas Co. for a reduction in gas rates to the
Village and that these were to be effective September 1, 1964.
Mr. Ferrin further reported that on July 21st, in conference with :the
Financial Analyst of the State Road Department, an accounting for all Road and
Bridge Funds received by the Village up to and including June 30th, 1963, had been
reviewed. On the basis of this study, it was determined .that the proper balance
in the Road and Bridge Fund as of J~ 1, 1963, was $778.69. Inasmuch as all
Road and Bridge funds received up until 1964, had been deposited in the General Fund,
it vias determined that $778.69 should be transferred from the General Fund to the
Road and Bridge Fund. On motion of Mr. Ferrin, seconded by Mr. Tilson and unanimously
approved by Council, Treasurer vIas authorized to make this transfer of funds.
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Mr. Ferrin further stated that the Road Department Analyst had explained at
great length the proper usage of the Road and Bridge Fund" and on the basis of this
information, it was determined that for the year July 1,1963 to June 30th, 1964,
$516.66 of expenses charged to the General Fund should rightfully h~ve been charged
to the Road and Bridge Fund. Mr. Ferrin then made a motion to have a check for
$516.66 drawn from the Road and Bridge Fund and deposited in the General Fund
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thus bringing the Road and Bridge Fumd completely up-to-date. Motion was
seconded by Mr. Rhodes and unanimously approved by Council.
Councilman Ferrin then gave the treasury report as follows:
Balance July 1
Deposits
Paid out
Balance in General Fund
Balance' in Road & Bridge Fund
2400.16
2469.56
719.62
4150.10
l33J.00
It was then explained that the new management of the North Orlando Company
had requested a '$.lo..oo monthly payment for the use of the Village Office and
office equipment, such payment to partially defray the cost of electricity,
maintenance and public liability insurance. Resolution #34 calling for a
payment of IJO*OO' per month commencing September 1st and continuing during
such time that the office is occupied as the Village Office was then read.
Motion l.-las made by Mr. Ferrin to adopt Resolution #34. Motion was seconded by
Mrs. Grinstead and unanimously approved by Council.
The fOllowing bills were then presented for pa~inent
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Larry's Fern Park Station - minor repairs police car
Clanton's Esso Station
Attorney Orville Johnson
Mr. Kramer - Accountant
14.50
17.30
7.54
45.00
Mr. Ferrin made a motion to pay the bills submitted, motion was seconded
by Mrs. Grinstead and unanimously approved by COUJlcil.
Mr. Rhodes stated that at a previous meeting, authority had been given
to purchase 100 gallons of gasoline as needed. HOl-rever, the gasoline company
will not deliver less than 200 gallons. Mr. Rhodes made a motion that Council
approve ordering 200 gallons of gas as needed, with automatic palfIllent of such
invoices. Motion was seconded by Mr. Ferrin and unanimously approved by Council.
Mr. Rhodes, in reporting on Roads and Bridges, stated that he had called
five companies relative to paving potholes in Village Roads. He had been unable
to locate anyone willing to make a bid inasmuch as they are not interested in
such small jobs. He lull continue to investigate.
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Mr . Rhodes then presented Resolution 1131 authorizing the Florida POvler
Corporation to provide street lighting at designated points along LongvlOod
Oveido Road and at 12 locations in the Village and Coronado homes. Mr. Ferrin
explained that many people were under the erroneous impression that the turning off
of the lights from Hwy 17-92 tl~ough the Village had been because of Village
action, and that this was not true, inasmuch as the resumption of the lights
from 17-92 through the Village had been on the basis of negotiations betlveen
a prospective purchaser of the North Orlando Company a'rld the Po Her Company, and
discontinuance had been by their authority.
Motion was made by Mr. Ferrin to adont Resolution #33, seconded by Mr. Tilson
and unanimoUSly approved by Council. Immediate steps will be taken to designate
lights to be turned on.
}'I'.r. Rhodes :reported that a survey had been made throughout the Village and it
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had been determined that various traffic control signs were needed, as follol1S:
4 Stop signs, 9 Yield
17 20 MPH
8 Children Playing
6 "No Dumping - $100 Fine"
2 "No through Trucks"
46 sign posts and 4 boxes bolts
An estimated cost of ~259.50 was given. Motion lvaS made by Mr. Ferrin that
Mr. Rhodes be authorized to purchase needed signs up to an amount of $275.00.
Motion was seconded by Mrs. Grinstead and unanimously approved by Council.
There was a discussion concerning an unhealthy condition existing in a canal
which apprently was dedicated to the Village on the plats. The problem of the
status and maintenance of this area will be investigated.
Mr. Halm, in reporting for the Fire Department, stated that discussion of their
proposed plans would be lengthy and he requested that same be tabled for a special
meeting. Council agt.eed. Mr. Hahn distributed to Council copies of proposed
Fire Department building andarequested prog;ram. Mayor VanEepoel asked Mr. Hahn
to submit a list of equipment purchased with funds allocated to the Department in
January. :Hr. Hahn uas not prepared, at this time, to submit same.
Mrs. VanEepoel then read Resolution #36 appointing a Zoning and Planning
Board. Members to be appointed - Mr. Donald ~vilcox, Mr. Henry Fairburn for one year;
Mrs. Mary Watson, Mr. Jay W"etz and Mr. Harold Wilkes for two year terms. Motion
to accept the Resolution as read was made by Mr. Ferrin, Seconded by Mr. Rhodes
and unanimously approved by Council.
Discussion vlaS held relative to salary of Village Clerk. Motion was made
by Mr. Ferrin to increase the Salary of Mrs. Peters to $100.00 per month with
additional compensation of $3.00 per special meeting. Motion was seconded by
Mrs. Grinstead and unanimously approved by Council.
Mr. Ferrin stated that inasn uch as the Village had paid the Village Marshall
$75.00 per month it was felt that the three policemen now on the Volunteer Police
force should be paid an expense account of $25.00 per month for maintenance of
their uniforms and equipment. A discussion followed. Mr. Ferrin then made
a motion that Policemen Stephenson, Grenyea and viiI cox be paid expense account
payments of ~25.oo per month, plus compensation for time lost from their regular
jobs due to mandatory appearances in court on prosecution of arrests, such
paj1nents to be retroactive to July 7th - the reorganizational date of the Police
Department. Motion was seconded by Mr. Rhodes. Council voted as follows on
the motion - voted "yestt Grinstead, VanEepoel, Rhodes, Ferrin - voted "non - Tilson.
Hr. Brown reported another manhole sinking on Fairfax Avenue. Mr. Rhodes
Will check into this.
The weed situation lvas discussed and it lvas reported that the North Orlando
Company equipment has nOli been repaired and as soon as the weather clears they
expect to start cleaning up tl1is situation.
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Mayor VanEepoel advised that there had been a serious occurence in the
Village and the Village police force acted quickly and, according to the Sheriff's
Department they acted very vlell - in apprehending the offender. Mrs. VanEepoel
expressed the Council's thanks to the Police Department.
Mr. Stephenson reported on statistics of Police Department activities for
the months of July and August. 1:40 man hours were served in July and 222 in August.
Hr. Grenyea suggested that cards be printed ui th the neTtl emergency telephone
numbers. This will be done.
There followed a heated discussion relative to dogs roaming the Village.
It was decided that steps must be taken at once to enforce the dog ordinance
insofar as possible. Mr. Tilson asked Council approval to investigate the
possibili ties of l'Jorking l\lith the nevJly formed Seminole Humane Society and what
financial arrangements might be necessary if the Village could use their
dog pound when it is comp::tted. Motion vlaS made by !1r. Rhodes that Mr. Tilson
be authorized to contact the Seminole Humane Society and also contact a veterinariam
to try to arrange for inoculation of dogs at a certain ti..'ne and place in the
Village. Discussion followed relative to proposed licensing procedures, and
further action Hill be taken after Mr. Tilson reports back to Council.
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Mr. Stephenson suggested the name of Mr. Smart of Coronado for appointment
as a policeman for a day shift. He stated that Mr. Smart was able and willing to take
the appointment and that the necessary forms had been sent to 1'lashington and
clearance should be re<<:eived shortly. Motion to appoint Mr. smart Village Policeman
on a temporary basis pending receipt of clearance from vlashington lias made by
l-1r. Tilson, seconded by Mrs. Grinstead and unan:iJnously approved by Council. Mr.
Smart Hill be sworn in at tp.e Village Office and equipped 'V.'ith necessary uniform.
}1r. Rhodes reported on Civil Defense preparations for Hurricane Dora and
stated that all necess~r steps had been taken.
A Special CotL'tlcil Meeti.ng vlaS set .for l'lednesa.ay, September 16th at 7:30 P.M.
at the Village Office.
On motion of ~x. Ferrin, meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted
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Village Clerk
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