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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968 06 03 Village Council Regular Minutes - REGULlR SESSION VILLAGE COUNCIL VILLAGE OF NORTH ORLANDO, FLA. JUNE 3, 1968 (' The Regular Session of the Village Council of the Village of'North Orlando, Florida was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Clifford Jordan. The group joined in a p]e dge of Allegiance to the Flag. On Roll Call the following vere present: Mayor Clifford Jordan Attorney, Tom Freeman Councilmen: Charles Rowell GranVille Brown Allen Cronk Dick,Longcore Mayor Jordan appointed Julian Kellar, as Counci1mah, to fill the unexpired term, in Group 5, vacated by' Jay Wetz. Motion was made by Mr. Cronk and seconded by !!r. Rowen to accept this appointment. Un.an.imous17 approved b7 Council. Councilman, Julian Kellar, was sworn into office by Attorney Freeman. Mr. Kellar will be Commissioner of Health, BeautifiCation and Election. On secret ballot, Charles Rowell was elected Vice-Mayor by Majority Vote.. With minutes presented, motion was made by Mr. Rowell and seconded by Mr. Longcore to change paragraph pertaining to truck to, read "57 G.lI.C. truck and one year guarantee on a cracked b10ck.R Motion. unanimously approved by Council. Motion was made by' Mr. Brow to approve the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Mr. lDngcore and unanimously approved by Council. ,'-" Treasurer t S Report: Balance 5/1/68, Generalli'und 'ahe eke Drawn Deposits Balance 5/31/68, General Fund Balance stJ./08, Road and Bridae Fund Checks drawn. Deposits Balance 5/31/68, Road and Bridge Funci Bills presented for approval: Dekle's Gulf Service Clanton's Judahts Lash Motors Lynn Ly-on, Jr. (17 hours, 1.25 per hour) Lynn Lyon, Jr. (Bulbs for Police Car) Engel's Panning Lumber Co. --- $3,046.68 . 1,473.60 1,145.45 2,718.53 3,683.24 700.00 NONE 2,983.24 28.50 6.11 46.93 2.40 21.25 1.06 40.95 14.23 1161.4'3 Motion was made by Mr. Rovell and seconded by Mr. :Longcore that these bills be paid. Unanimously approved by Council. - -- PAGE 2: JUNE 3, 1968 .- Road and Bridge Report, Mr. Cronk reporting: Mr. Prescott hauled clay to fill in the bad spots in the roads. The Village will try to get the county grader for this week-end. No word has been received about the motor for the Village Grader. Finance Report, Mr. Bro"WIl reporting: The Financial Report remains the same. Recreation and Zoning, Mr: Rowell reporting: The Recreation Area has been cut and cleaned up by Mr. John Williams, for a total of 7 hours, $10.00. . The Zoning Board met the last Thursday of May. Mrs. Libby Atchison and Mr. Chuck Kelly are new members. Mr. Chuck Kelly was introduced. 1 more new IOOmber is needed.. Health, Beautification and Election; Mr. Kellar reporting: Mr. Kellar expressed his appreciation in the confidence besto1ied upon him.. He has faith in N orth Orlando and still believes that some day it will be a community on the go, but everypne will have to work hard to make it so,. /""" Police and Fire; Mr. Longcore reporting: There is no Police Report, at this time, for the month of May. Fire Report: Fires and Emergencies 'rraini.ng School Business meeting Maintenance Association Meeting Total nembers, 2 1 1 ,8 1 16 8i hours 10 hours 20 hours 15 hours 6 hours Total hours 59. Mayor's Report, Mayor Jordan reporting: .- "Very happy to receive calls from the residents for it shows interest in the cOIlllD.unity. Roads are greatly improved with the clay fill." The Seminole L3ague of Municipalities having their' Organizational Eeting at noon on Wednesday. Mayor Jordan will attend. One of the subjects to be taken up will be ttMutual .Aid for Police and Fire" Ways that Cities may get more co-operation with local goverriinent. Promote a traffic light, to be erected at Lake Triplett and 17-92, entrance to the road leading tb the Inspectipn Station. Mr. Freeman explained that he had taken the position of Municipal Judge on a t8Dporary basis and had h$,ld same for over a year. Being Municipal Judge and tiJiy attorney is very conf':u.c'tlnl. Mr. Freeman told of the - experience of one, Ned Julian, Jr. who has been a. Ember of the bar for one year and is associated with the law firm of' stenstrom, Davis and McIntosh. Mr. Julian was introduced to t~ Council. *". Jl\1i~ was willing to work, as Municipal Judge, ~or $420.00 a ,.ar. '. .- PAGE 3 JUNE 3, 1968 --- Motion was made by Mr. Brown to hire Mr. Ned Julian, Jr., as Municipal Judge, for $420.00 a year. Seconded by Mr. Longcore and unanimously approfed by Council. Mr. Julian was sworn in by Attorney Freeman, as Municipal Judge of the Village of North Orlando, Florida. Mr. Rowell told of the garbage contract which is up for renewal, July 1st. A letter was read from Mr. Chet Macek of C and M Refuse requesting that his contract be renewed as of July first. Motion was made by Mr. Rowell that the Village not renew the contract, with C and M Refuse because of improper service. Seconded by Mr. Longcore. Discussion. It was explained that the contract was not being terminated, it ias just not being renewed.C and M does have an option to renew. Comments were made on the garbage situation by Mrs. Salter, Mrs. Duquette, and Mril8l.17. Three letters were read from residents, Mr. Burkhart, Mr. Ward and Mr. and Mrs. Peters. Another garbage service has been contacted and they will pick up everything for $2.00 per month. On Roll Call vote of the motion not to renew the c'ontraet of C and M Refuse; Mr. Rowell, ItAyeft, Mr. Longcore, ItAyeft, Mr. Cronk, ItAyeft, Mr. Kellar, ItAye" and Mr. Brown, "No". Majority carried. ' ,,-. Mr. I,pngcore read a letter of resignation from Tho~s Hennigan, who has been serv;i.Q.g as Chief of Police. Motion was made by Mr. Rowell and seconded by Mr. Longcore to accept the resignation of Hennigan. Mr. Brown stated that Chief Hennigan had not performed his duties and should have been dismissed. Mr. Rowell amended the motion to read the date of May 30th. Seconded by Mr. Longcore. On the amended motion there were 4 "Ayes" and 1 "No" by Mr. BrOllJl. MajQrity carried. A vote on the motion, 4 BAyes" and 1 "No" by Mr. Brown. Majority carried. ,-- Motion was made by Mr. Brown that the insurance matter with Nationwide be tab1edll;l1tU Mr. Moro, local representative,e.xplain8., in laymen's terms, why the Village should pay an additional $91.00. Seconded by Mr. Kellar and unanimously approved by Council. Mr. Freeman has investigated the Village Property and according to the Court House, the property is not on the lake . Mr. Freeman still is unable to give the proper description of the property. The matter will be tabled until the next regular meeting. Mayor Jordan would like permission to go before the County Commissioners in regards to Fisher Road. He would like to request the county to open up the road and maintain it. Motion was made by Mr. Cronk and seconded by Mr. Rowell that Mayor Jordan check with the County Commissioners. Unanimously approved by Council. -- -- PAGE 4 JUNE 3, 1968 --- Title of Ordinance #47, "Liquor Licenses and Sales". "AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH ORlANDO, Ii'LaRIDA, SETTING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SALE AND USE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES m THE VILLAGE J REQUIRING A. LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF SAID BEVERAGES J REGUIATING LICENSES; PROHIBITING SALE IN CERTAIN IDGATIONS AND AT CERTAIN TIMES; REQUIRING STATE AND FEDERAL LIQUOR STAMPS; PROVIDING AN El"FECTIVE DATE." Motion was made by Mr. Brown to adopt Ordinance #47 for second reading, by title only. Seconded by Mr. Longcore and unanimously approved by CouncU.. Mr. Freeman read Ordinance 1/47, by title only, for second reading. Motion was made by Mr. Brown to adopt, for third and final reading, by title only, Ordinance #47. Seconded by Mr. Rowell and unanimously approved by Council. Mr. Freeman read Ordinance 1147, by title only, for third and final reading. The Nursery was discussed at the Zoning Board meeting. A letter is to be written to Mrs. Straughn, requesting her to cone to the next Zoning Board meeting. Mr. Rowell recommended the name of John Apgar, 21 North Cortez, for the Zoning Board. ,- Mayor Jordan resigned from the Zoning Board, effective immediately. Motion was made by Mr. Rowell to accept the resignation of Mayor Jordan. Seconded by Hr. Longcore and unanimously approved by Council. Mayor Jordan appointed Jom Apgar to fill the vacancy on the Zoning Board. Motion was lIlade by Mr. Rowell to accept the appointment of John Apgar to the Zoning Board. Seconded by Mr. Cronk and unanimously approved by Council. A Chairman and a Secretary will be elected at the next Zoning Board meeting, June 27th. Mr. Brown requested that Mr. Freeman check OrdinanCe 1/40,. "Occupational Licenses" and the schedule of Fees to see that it is up to date. Mr. Brown told of a V.R.F. Mobile Unit and Base Set that could be purchased for $500.00. Mr. Longcore is to check into this lIlatter. Motion vas made by Mr. Rowell for the Council to approve of Mr. Kellar and Mr. Rowell to. contact Garbage Services. Seconded by Mr. :Longcore and unanimously approved by CouncU. The Garbage Contract should be amended. A Special Meeting will be held later this month. June 24th tentative date. ,..- The G.M.C. truck has been purchased and will be picked up June 5th. The sprayer furnished by the North Orlando Company has never worked properly. Can only get a mist and no fogging. Motion was lIlade by Mr. Rowell that the sprayer be turned back to the North Orlando Company. Seconded by Mr. Longcore and unanimously approved by Council. - .- PAGE 5 JUNE 3, 1968 - Mrs. Fairburn reported there were many dogs at 221 North Edgemon and they were a nuisance to everyone. Mr. Kelly said that no matter how good a V.H.F. set we had it takes a very good antenna to carry it. l<Iotion was made by Mr. Brown and seconded by Mr. Cronk that the meeting adjourn at 9:45 P.M. Unanimously approved by Council. .ubmi~ (~&len Green' Village Clerk VILLAGE OF NORTH ORIANDO, FLA. APPROVED: / tJ r ,/ OF NOB)IiH/ORLANDO, FIA. VI .,.,..... .- '"-