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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968 11 04 Village Council Regular Minutes ,-... . -- r REGULAR SESSION VILLAGE COUN CIL VILLAGE OF NORTH ORLANDO NOVEMBER 4, 1968 The Regular Session of the Village Council, Village of North Orlando, was called to order at 7:40 P.M., by Mayor Clifford Jordan. The Group joined in a Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, led by M~. Gr..ville Brown. Roll Call: Mayor, Clifford Jordan Vice-Mayor, Charles Rowell Attorney, Tom Freeman All present. Counci~en: Granville Brown Allen Cronk JUlian, :Keller David Tilson In the minutes of October 7th and the continuing meeting of October 14th there were two corrections. 1. First paragraph of Road and Bridge; Mr. Priest "graded" the roads instead of "mowed" as stated. 2. Next to last paragraph, Page 2, should read, '~ill of Sale from Volusia County". Motion was made by Mr. Tilson and seconded b~ Mr. Brown to make these corrections. Unanimously approved by Council. Motion was made by Mr. Tilson to accept the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Mr. Rowell and unanimously approved by Council. r Treasurerts Report: Balance General Fund Checks Drawn Deposits Balance, General 10/1/68 $3,264.95 1,205.77 1,330.09 3,389.27 2,143.75 478.01 None 1,665.74 Balance Road and Checks Drawn Deposits Balance, Road and Bridge 10/31/68 Fund 10/31/68 Bridge 10/1}68 (' Road and Bri4ge, Mr. Cronk reporting. During the month of October work was done and completed on Bird Road, connecting with the county to Lake Drive, by W.W.Prescott. October 14, dump truck was taken to Shell Station in Casselberry. Left head did not have good compression and carburetor had to be over-hauled. starter will have to be replaced later. Lights were fixed and two Dew windshield wipers. Total cost 55,33. October 20, Morton Lane graded. County grader had only graded one lane. Total 1 hour. October 26, Work on South Edgemon was started, but grader over- heated and cracked the head. The rest of the engine does not seem to be hurt. The carburetor is being over-hauled which was not done before. November 2, Mr. Priest graded all roads, including Bird Road. Finance Report, Mr. Brown reporting: ;: 'L~~t quarter, Revenue; 4,619.24; Expenses, 2,822.26. Net pro:Cit, 1,361.40 ,..-.. ~ PAGE 2 NOVEMBER 4, 1968 r Police and Fire, Mr. Tilson reporting: Complaints answered 36; Traffic Summons to court 14; Warnings oral tratfic,6; Warnings oral dogs, 6; property checks, 5. Mr. Allen Cronk accompanied me on patrol Sgt. Lyon s donated a total of Sgt. Lyons worked tor pay purposes My actual hours on patrol or in service Total man hours 408! 9 hours. 18 hours. 53 hours. 328! hours. hours. Total miles traveled on police cruiser Total expenses for Police Cruiser 2,172 $178.08 The Chief of Police, Hilton Anderson, on behalf of the Police Department, wished to thank the Fire Department for the wonderful job done on Halloween night. Fire Report; Fires, 1, li man hours; Drills, 1, l2! man hours; Business meetings 1, 16 man hours; Community Projects, 4, 39! man hours; Maintenance, 1, 6 man hours. Total man hours, 73!. Total membership, 17. Fire Chief, Robert LaFollette, wished to thank the Firemen for their participation during Fire Prevention Week. .r. Over $150.00 has been spent on the Police Car already. The brakes are fixed only temporarily. Soon new brake drums, tires, heater coil, alternator and wipers will have to be replaced, at a cost ot over 200.00. It was suggested that bids be submitted tor possib.t1a~ trading the present Police Car on a new one. Motion was made by Mr. Tilson to solicit bids on new car with a trade in. Seconded by Mr. Brown. Solicit bids from specs. Second was with-drawn by Mr. Brown and motion with-drawn by Mr. ~ilson. Motion was made by Mr. Tilson that the Chief take the Police Car to Ford, Plymouth and Chevrolet to ascertain on what basis. we can trade and proceed according. Seconded by Mr. Brown and unanimously approved by Council. Glen Hicks, of Orlando, has a lease purchase plan for V.R.F. communication tor approximately 15.00 per month. Lease price may be applied on pu~chase and at the end of 5 years the unit may be purchased for 1.~O. These units are brand new Motorolast installed with antennas and everything. Motion was made by Mr. Tilson to enter a lease agreement with Glen Ricks to install a mobile unit in the Police C~ at an r approximate cost of 15.00 permonth. Seconded by Mr. Rowell. Unanimously approved by Council. The radios are transferable so there is no need to wait to see if a new car will be purchased. r I"'" f""'"'. r' - PAGE 3 NOVEMBER 4, 1968 A letter was read, by Mr. Tilson, from Sheriff Milliott. The Sheriff's Department will be happy to have the North Orlando Police Department join their radio network. The letter may be used as authorization to purchase a crystall. Recreation and Zoning, Mr. Rowell reporting: The fish are biting in the Lake at the Recreation Area. No letter has been received from Amick Construction Company, as yet, in regards to the Trailer Park. Mr. Jordan reported that something should be heard from the North Orlando Company this next week. One more member is needed for the Zoning Board. Health, Beautification and Election, Mr. Keller reporting: No report except everyone get out and vote, even if it is not the Village Election. Mayor'S report, Mr. Jordan reporting. Road and Bridge is improving the roads in the Ranch Lands. Police Department giving good service to the ODmmunity. Six more homes have been sold. With the increase in rentals, it is hopeful that renters will purchase homes. Lake Jessup Causeway not feasible at this time. Seminole County is to fix road (Hiway 19) from Five Points to Oviedo and the new University. Mayor Jordan attended the JayCee Seminar in Jacksonville prior to attending the Florida League Convention. The Seminole County League of Municipalities will meet at noon on November 6th. Help is needed from all cities. Mr. Freeman expressed his thanks for being able to attend the Florida League of Municipalities Convention. It was a very worth while experience. He will not attend next year at the expense of the Village for he would like someone else in the Council to attend. Mayor Jordan talked with Mayors of other communities. Attended business meeting voting on the new constitution. Bills presented for approval: Robert Kramer------------------------------$25.00 Clanton's (Police Department)---------------98.28 Judahls------------------~------------------71.81 Superior Oil Co.---------------------------- 1.66 Lynn Lyons (Police Dept)-------------------166.00 Shell 011 Company-------------------------- 55.33 Clanton's (Road and Bridge)---------------- ~.30 Total $36 .38 Motion was made by Mr. Brown and seconded by Mr. Tilson that these bills be paid. Unanimously approved by Council. Since neither the county nor the Vtllage will pay, L.D. Plante,Inc. will black top and maintain the road leading to the Rendering pl~t, (' (' (' ,.--. ..-. PAGE 4, NOVEMBER 4, 1968 provided Mr. Plante is given a quick claim deed to the property. Motion was made by Mr. Brown to give L.D.Plante, Inc the right aw~t black top the road leading to his plant, per his letter ror a claim deed, providing he maintain and keep it open to the pub ic. Seconded by Mr. Tilson. Discussion. Unanimously approved by Council. Mayor Jordan reported that the Council would like the meetings speeded up. He stated the meetings would rollow the Roberts Rules. The Council would have their motions ready and no discussions wi thout a motion. Mr. Tilson statij,d that unless th~. charter had been changed that the Council set the rules. Reports should be only about 30 seconds long. Everything else should come under old or new business. Mr. Cronk reported he could get cold patch for the streets for 10.00 a ton, which is 6 cubic yards. The truck holds 5 cubic yard s . Mr. Keller had some data about copy machines, but the Village does not have that much copy to warrant such an expensive machina Motion was made by Mr. Brown to have Dog Ordinances printed, approximate cost 25.00. Seconded by Mr. Tilson and unanimously approved by Council. Motion was made by Mr. Tilson and seconded by Mr. Brown that the meeting adjourn at 9:25 P.M. Mr. Rowell said he was not ready ror the meeting to adjourn so the second by Mr. Brown and the motion by Mr. Tilson were with-drawn. Mr. Rowell stated that the Village was still badly in need of a maintenance man, and the Council should hire one even ir it meant raising the utility tax.' The hiring or a maintenance man will be discussed at the Regular meeting in December. Motion was made by Mr. Rowell that Mr. Freeman, City Attorney and Mrs. Green, Clerk, be given a raise of 25.66 a month, efrective as of November 1st. Seconded by Mr. Keller and unanimously approved by Council. Motion was made by Mr. Tilson and seconded by Mr. Brown that the meeting adjourn at 9:40 P.M. ReSpeqtrullY..SS~U. itted; ~~/ // ~~ /~ , Helen Green, Village Cle~ VILLAGE OF NOR TH ORLANDO, FLA.