10-09-1979 Supporting DocumentsCITY OP CLERMONT
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A Regular heating of tho City Council of the City of Clermont wall held 1n the Council
Chmnbern on 'Tuesday, October 9, 1979. Thu meeting was culled to order. at 7!30 P.M. by
Mayor Claude l'. Snwak, Jr., wl.th the following mombcrs prencnt: Councl.l.mm11 Mcgialey,
Byrd, Schroedc.l, and Colo. Other officials present were: City Manager Forbes, City
Attorney Baird, City Clerk Carroll, Public Works Director Smythu, and Chief. of Pol.ice
Tyndal. Others present were: Mcadames Smonk and Ray; Mr. and Mrs. william Delaney;
and, the Messrs. Gu111ut, Sargent, Wertz, Thomas, Searles, Cinchett, Czech, Jones, Evans,
Washuta, and Matthews.
The invocation was offered by Councilman Byrd, followed by repeating of the Pledge of
Allegiance in unison by those present.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on September 25, 1979 were approved a9 written.
VARIANCE REQUEST: NICK A. JONES
Council, sitting as a Board of Adjustment, considered a request by Mr. Nick A.
Jones for a Variance to Section 26-23-C-2 (RESIDENTIAL PROFESSIONAL DISTRICT
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS-L0T WIDTH) of the Zoning Ordinance in order to construct
an up and down duplex on his property described as:
Lot 19,
North 22' of Lot 20, i
Block 7;
Sunnyside Unit Subdivision �4
that would have a 77' frontage at the building setback line instead of the required
100 feet for duplexes. Mr. Jones appeared before Council in support of his
request, and advised that the proposed location is a portion of three full lots
that he owns on which there is an existing up and down duplex utilized for his
office and one rental unit, and, that his total property contains the required
square footage for duplexes with a total frontage of 239 feet, but that the
proposed construction site would only have a 77' frontage instead of the required
100 feet for duplexes. Mr. Jones further advised that the proposed construction
would meet all other setback requirements. Inquiry was made from the Chair as to
anyone else present who desired to address the matter, and there was none. A �.
communication was read by City Clerk Carroll from Ms. Nancy Hollister, an adjacent
property owner, in opposition to the request, opining that granting of such
variance would result in lower neighborhood standards and undermining of existing 1"
zoning regulations. It was the consensus of .Council that the area in question ?'
which is zoned to accomodate multiple family units, and which the trend has been, 4'
and is, to develop the area with multiple family construction, the proposed con- %.:.
struction of Mr. Jones would be as appropriate in that area. Councilman Byrd t
opined that due to the odd shaved lots created in tha
be
CHRISTMAS PARADE
Mrs. Michelle Delaney appeared before Council to advise of a local civic endeavor
to again sponsor a Christmas Parade on December 15th, and requested permission
from Council to utilize a portion of East Highland Avenue immediately east of
East Avenue for forming of the parade, and then use of East Avenue from its East
Highland intersection to the Clermont Emementary/High School complex, for the
parade route. Mrs. Delaney advised that advance response for participation
the parade thus far had been very encouraging with several firm commitments having
already been made from outin
units as well as local units. Motion was made
by Councilman Byrd, seconded by Councilman Cole and carried unanimous) that
ermission be granted as requested during the proposed parade hours.
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I{AS�_l' (:I(:I:N'I'IiAL I LOHLHA IlIa:IONAI. I'LANNiNC COUNCI I,
Mr. CLLf.f (',ull.iet, Ilxoaullvu Dlreetor of the East Central Florida Regional Planning
Council., appeared before (AanCll to gl.ve an oral and nlidu preucntaLion on the
f.unctlonn of tile. Council, explain how .Long; range p.lanning; policies au instigated
by the CouncLl affects the entire region area which includes the City of. Clermont,
the advantages of being; a voting member on the Council., and the membership
cligibllity requirements conslaLing of a firm agreement to adopt the Regional
planning Council'n rules of procedure, an initial initiation fee, and subsequent
annual per cap to assessments as set by the Council for its work programs and
budget, and that of the two voting delegates na selected to serve on the Council,
one nwst be a member of the City Council with the second being a citizen selected
at large by the City Council, or, tnay be a second member from the City Council.
Mr. Guillet advised that functtng for the Council is provided by 56.7 source from
the Federal government, 23.6 source from the State of Florida, and 19.7 source
from local governments; That membership on the Council is not a mandatory pre-
requisite for receiving assistance from the Council, but that voting representation
offers a favored status of setting policies in the region and acting as a clearing-
house for many federal grants as funnelled through the State. Mr. Guillet further
advised that the initiation fee for the City to join the Council, based on a 25C
per capita fee would be approximately $1200 to $1300, and that the subsequent
annual assessment rate for municipalities has historically been between G and 9
cents per capita. Mayor Smoak opined that the Planning Council is a proponent of
local government control; That the Council had been very responsive to requests
by the City for assistance in specific projects; and, That the City Council would
be remiss in not having a voting authority on a regional planning council in order
to give local input on planning which will be formulated for the projected boom
growth area that includes and encompasses the City of Clermont. Motion was me
b Councilman Byrd that the Citya 1 for tnembershi to the ECFRPC as outliad
ned
,...hi, r.,,tnnnr nrnlly and the Previous communication forwarded by him. The motion
WATER DISTRIBUTION STUDY
City Manager Forbes advised of a request by the City's Engineers for approval of
expenditures in excess of the contractual agreement for doing a water study for
the City 0 $3750.00, the additional cost being for utilizing a computer service large
enough to do a complete network analysis of the city's water distribution system
that would not have been possible with their in-house computer. Council expressed
concern to such budgetary over -runs without prior notice or approval by Council.
Motion was made by Councilman Byrd seconded by Councilman Cole and unanimously
carried that the matter be referred to City Pfanager Forbes for investigation and
research in conjunction with the City Engineer, for report back to Council at
the November 13th meeting.
LAKEVIEW VILLAS LTD.
City Manager Forbes reported on a communication received from the East Central
Florida Regional Planning Council wherein they advised they were in receipt of
plans for an apartment rental complex to be built in Clermont, and as part of
their established review procedure, they solicited comments from the City regarding
the proposed project. Inasmuch as the information forwarded on the project did
not contain a specific location legal description, and the hand drawn site map did
not show specific boundaries, Council was unable to determine if the project was
in fact, inside the corporate city limits, whereupon motion was made by Mayor
Smoak seconded by Councilman Byrd and unanimously carried that the matter be
tabled pending further specific information.
WEST ORANGE FARK40RKERS HEALTH ASSOCIATION
Following Council action on September 25th at which time the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare a Resolution in support of the WOFWHA to establish a
satellite clinic in Groveland to serve South Lake County, Mayor Smoak advised
of several requests from groups who desired to address the matter prior to final
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connldoraLlon by CouneeI.. and he hiqulrod of Council, approval to poetpono con-
nldaratlon of Lho Rellol.utton until, tine next 14%111.tta' Fleeting In order LhnL•
r.eprefnmtativon of the Anooc.tnL.l.on utl.ght be prunent to annwer tiny quenL.lmvn that
might arina concerning the operation, types of norvicen rendered, funding sources,
atc., fond all InL•or.ented pttrtlen ntlghL be heard. Council wall in agreement Clint
proponod Revolution No. 337 be pontponed and pinced on the agenda for the ntcat:lng
to be held on October 23rd.
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Mayor Smonk reported on hit; recent attendance of the organizational meeting of the
Directors of. the Pooled Llnbil.lty Innurance Program of the Florida League of Cities
at which tl.ma Mr.. Claude Mullin, Longue Counsel, strongly opined that the statutory
LinnlLnlions on 11nbi.l.Lt.Lan of ciLien Is $100,000 per. occurrence and $50,000 per
portion, InatilltnCb as the City in currently carrying subotantinlly more coverage
than that amount, Mayor Smoak requested that the matter be referred to City
Attorney Baird, in conjunction with the City Manager, concerning an interpretation
of the statute, and it written comparison of the City's current coverage and costs
vs. coverage only for the previous interpreted statutory limitations, for con-
sideraL•ion by Council at the next Regular Meeting. I,
PETER POOL PARK
Notion was made by Councilman Cole, seconded by Councilman Schroedel and unanimously
carried that City Attorney Baird be requested to consult with Arthur Roberts,
Attorney representing the Pool family, regarding the City's interest in acquiring
ownership to the Peter Pool Park property 1n order to improve as a public park.
GENERAL ELECTION
Councilman Schroedel announced his tentative decision to not seek re-election to
Council in the Genera: Election to be held on December 4th.
STATE ROAD 50 T'RAFFIC LANES
Councilman Meginley expressed concern that the painted traffic lanes along SR50
through the City were barely visible during times of rain creating a dangerous
traffic hazard which lie had observed recently, and also the loss of the reflected
markers which had been in place prior to improvement of the road. The matter was
referred to City Manager Forbes for investigation and report back to Council.
TRASH AND GARBAGE PICKUPS
Councilman Meginley advised of complaints received regarding trash and garbage
pickups, and inquired if both were back on a regular schedule. City Manager
Forbes advised the garbage pickups are made on a regular schedule based on certain
days for north and south of SR50, but that no set schedule is followed for trash
pickups, and that presently the trash crews were concentrating in the City's
area north of SR50. It was suggested by Councilman Meginley that these schedules
be publicized via press releases, and the matter was referred to City Manager Forbes.
CITY COUNCIL/CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WORK MEETING
A joint work meeting of the City Council and the Chamber of Commerce to discuss
the relationship between the two bodies, and to determine those areas in which
the two authorities can work together to achieve common goals, was set for
October 29th at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers.
COMMUNICATIONS
City Cleric Carroll read a RESOLUTION received from the Clermont/Mineola Chamber
of Commerce saluting the City in initiating a "Clean Community System" program,
and offering its full support to help in anyway it can. The RESOLUTION was
gratefully acknowledged by Council, and their appreciation was extended by Mayor
Smoak.
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City Clark Carroll. rend it communLe"Llon from ,lone M. Ileggen, Sanrutnry of Cho
SL'ILI:e Depar.Lmant of Conmum[ty Affal.rn, whurchi oho congratul,aLed till, GUY to
Lhc succanuful effort: to Lnntll;nLe nn LoLor-agency study of the wntor flow nod
waLur quaiity ],itLila PalaL.lalm ho cbnLn of l.nikn, and offered her nno.lnLill' cu,
and that of oLher unl.Ln .I.n Lha depnrtnionL, to the LnCor-ogmtey Cmnntl.LLuo.
LAIUi CODM1UN11'Y ACL'LON ACIiNCY� LNG.
CiLy Clark Cnrrol.l advisad of it requcaL by the Lake Conunun.ity Action Agency, Inc.
for a represenLaLive to be appoinLCcl for ❑omIntl LLon to Lbeir Board of Directorn
at Lheir annual meeting Lo be held on November 2nd. LL wan Lha COnnensun of
Council that Mrn. Bensic S. Jonen, who han done it trentundoun job while serving in
that capnciLy an Lhe CILy's rupronenLaLive for aevornl yenrs, be rcappoinLed,
and L•hanks be extended Lo liar for par.Liciparing in LhnL• enpncity. The anproprint
motion for her reappol.nLomgnt wan made by Counciltnmi Byrd, neconded by Councilmmn
PAXTON BOATHOUSE HQUCST
City Attorney Baird advised that he was in receipt of all the necessary casements
along Lake Shore Drive except one, which he had been advised would be forthcoming
within a few days; That as soon as he receives it, a public hearing can be set
on the question of closing the sL-recL; Lind, That: when the ordinance closing the
street is adopted, the easements can then be recorded and the matter concluded.
Mr. Baird recommended that the request of Mr. Paxton be tabled until the street
closing ordinance is adopted, at which time his request will be a moot request
as he will have a recorded interest in the properly. Motion was made by Councilman
-- n...-., ... ,,.,.t.,.t t rn,17man Schrocdel and unanimously carried that the City_._...... :_.._..._
"CLEAN COMMUNITY SYSTCM"
Mayor Smoak reported on a work meeting held on September 26th at which time a
presentation was made by the Clean Community System Project Team following their
attendance at a "Keep America Beautiful" workshop in Atlanta; That they had nothing
but praise for the quality and value of the KAB program, but expressed reservations
about the need for such a sophisticated effort in the City at this time, and its
cost effectiveness; and, They felt enough good information and ideas had been
obtained at the workshop to launch and sustain a program on a smaller scale that
would assist greatly in the reduction of litter and the promotion of better
handling of waste and trash in the City, and thereby submitted the following
recommendations:
1. The City of Clermont notify KAB of its intent not to further pursue
the KAB-required Clean Community System certification actions at this
time;
2. The City of Clermont adopt an ordinance supporting the CCS concept and
establishing a Clermont Clean Community Commission, such Commission
to consist of from 12-15 members appointed by the Mayor/City Council
for terms of one, two, and three year periods;
3. The present Project Team remain intact at the pleasure of the Mayor/
City Council to serve as an advisory body to the Commission, following
their initial service as a promotional and educational task force; and,
4. The Project Team be authorized to establish by-laws governing the
function of the Commission, and a Plan of Action to be pursued
during the first year of the Commission's existence.
The recommendations of the Project Team were unanimously well received by Council.
Mayor Smoak announced the appointment continuation of the Project Team as
initially made,
Robert W. Wertz, Chairman (civic groups)
Ray A. Jackson (business community)
Robert E. Smythe (city government)
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mid requested that they, and each mewhev of Councl.;I, submititnnnus In nomination
for appointment:to the proposed CanmtLnalaa r.
for consldontl.on at the Rogulnr.
Meeting to be held on NOVenther 13Lh.
PLANNING AND %ONINL' CONMLSSION
Mr. Jack MaLL•hewn, a local. business owner but whom renides outsidu the corporate
city limits, appeared before Council to apprioc them Of his interest in serving
on the P & % Commiasion, and solicited their consideration in appointing
him to
f111 the vacancy created following Mr. bfeglnlcy's appointmone to City (leatlCll..
City ALtorncy ➢nlyd advised ehcrt he and C1ty Plsnngcr Forbes were presently working
on a proposed model ordinance regarding the P & % Commission inasmuch ns there
are no specifics existing other than the Charter requirement thnt a P & seconded
Commission shall be appointed. MotionYwas made by Councilman Meginley,
�...i .4...r rhr molter be rolerred to Lila
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
OP A COt•IPRERENSIVE unu+wi ru,...»,..... --- --
Schroedel and unanimously carried. The Resolution was read by City Clerk arro
by title only and the Number 338 assigned to it.
There being no further business to be brought before the Council at this time, the
meeting was adjourned by Mayor Smoak at 10:00 P.N.
CLAUDR E. S110AK, JR. , Playor
DOLORES W. CARROLL - City Clerk
TO:
City Council
FROM:
SUBJECT:
City Manager
Solar Energy Censervation
DATE:
October 5, 1979
Enclosed is a letter from the East Central Florida Regional Planning
Council asking the City to adopt a model energy resolution. Along
with this letter, I received six documents on energy conservation
from the Governor's Energy office.
The Governor's Energy Office is asking each City to adopt some type
of resolution supporting the general concept of energy conservation.
I have reviewed the model resolution, and prepared a slightly modi-
fied version for the City Council's consideration. Basically, this
resolution states that the City supports energy conservation, and
will work with the Regional Planning Council in the development of
an energy plan.
Energy conservation is not new to the City of Clermont, and in the
past few years we have been making efforts to reduce energy consumption
by:
1. Placing automatic shut-off timers on the Jenkins
Auditorium air conditions to insure energy is not wasted when the building is not in use.
2. Set building thermostats for a room temperature of 780.
3. Shut-off the City Hall air conditioner each night and on
weekends.
4. Over the past five years, the City has reduced its vehicle
gas consumption by 12% by purchasing smaller fuel saving
vehicles.
I recommend the City Council adopt the energy resolution.
Res
p
ectfully submitted,
George D. Forbes
City Manager
GDF:js
Cc: City Clerk (10-9-79 Agenda)
GREAU R CLERMONT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Lrlhinr Civic ilurlirorium
r, o, Iw�r u�r Phun. tOL11Yl
dor.taa
Clormont, Florida 32711
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS the City of Clermont has instituted a
"Clean Community System" the primary effort to
be a self-improvement program and
WHEREAS, a committee has been appointed with
Robert Wertz as Chairman and
WHEREAS, the committee had the opportunity of
attending a workshop in Atlanta and
WHEREAS, the "Clean Community System" will be
enhanced by the work of the Recreational and
Beautification Committees, — -
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Clermont-
Minneola Area Chamber of Commerce salutes the City
in initiating this effort and offers its full sup-
port and stands ready and willing to help in anyway
it can.
(' John N. Satgent
` President
Yenrrvund This MAI-.
Home of the
CITRUS TOWDR
TO: City Manager
FROM: Mayor
SUILJIiCI': LLnbllty Inrn:ranco
DATE: October 1, 1979
Friday, September 28, 1 attendod the organizational meeting of the directors of
Lite Pooled Liability Insurance Program of the FlorLda League of Cities.
It is lire strong opinion of Clnudo Mrrl.l.ln, Lenlprc COUnael, that the ntatutory
ll.nritatlonrn on ilnbilltlon of clues is $100,000 per occurrence and $50,000 per
person. Clermont is currently carrying uubstantin] l.y more coverage that the
statutory limitations. The excess covarago , above $100,000, is felt to be
unnecessary by Mr. Mullis. Plenuo talk with Mr. Baird concerning his interpretation
of the statute.
It would be helpful to the Council to hnve both Mr. Balyd's legal interpretation
and opinion and written comparisons of our current coverage and costs vs. coverage
only for the statutory limitations of $100,000 - 50,000.
Attached is a report published in the September issue of "SMALL BUSINESS REPORT"
concerning fica payments by employers. Please evaluate the information contained
in the article and report to the Council
r
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CLAUDE E. SMOAK, JR., - Mayor
xc: City Council
City Attorney
Attachment
Case H ist ty
Companies Pay FICA for Employees Whilre Saving Money`'
The City IIINcw York is now paying ail of its crnployce» l 1CA Ina (Social Sccurily),'fhccity saps lhiswclicwill
save S26 million in I'isc 1'81. Lust year'1'exas began paying slide wulkcrs'share of FICA IIIxeit wish similar results.
'fhs c Icchnitltic r%es money for small IoIvale enutpi nies as %tell. While the unwnnl saved per cmploycc Is small, it
reflects n considerable betic III overall. Moic and inure enmpun!us sic binding thnI they nut, in effect, rnIsc worker
take-home pay chile reducing then overall paynull rust,. the (Town Coonly Hospital. Noilh Carolina, for
example, graowd its x50 vutplo.�cvii ;in avenge x^i wugc increase, %el expects to save apploximalely $50,000 this
)'car ;is it result.
How are these companies. states. etc.• doing this) 11) using a perfectly legal procedure Thal any organinrlion
paying Social Sec•urily to se, ran htsl:dl. I he Socud Sean ily AcI allows the employer la pay the employee's shore of
FICA tux as %tell its the company's share. Ilic Act forllicr oases ilim the workers share of PICA, if paid by the
employer, is not subject hr tax• i.e., no HCA tax on the 1•IC'A lux. (Chapter 21, Internal Reven tic Codc-Federal
Insurance Conlrihutions Act, Section 312.1(a)(,, Revenue Ittding 7.1.75•)
While the payment of the workers share of FICA is not FICA taxable• it t.r income taxable. The employer,
therefore, must add the FICA tax to the employee's satiny fill cnugnanlion of W-2 earnings.
AN ILLUSTRATION OF POSSIBLE SAVINGS
Let's look at are rnnowing example: Silppusc;ut employee is eaming S1000 a yearond due fora S&A roise,and
further the employee is currently payingahout $600a year in FICA utus, with the company matching that amount.
Under this example both the cntplovice and employer most pay in additional S36.30 in FICA axes with the raise.
Instead of this traditional method, let's see what happens when lhcemployer pays thecmployce's• present share of
FICA mxcs-the present $600. Since there is no additional FICA tax on the FICA payment, the raise nowcosts the
employer only $600. Not the $600 plus $36.10 in additional PICA tax, 1114 Cmpinyce takes hume the full $600 before
income tax instead of $563.70. a combined total saving of 12Si;. With higher salaries and larger raises, the etviugs
can he even greater. Moreover, the amounts saved will increase greatly through 1987 its increases in the Social
Securily tax rate and in the worker salary base, mandaled by law in'77. take effect. In'79 the employer and the
employee each pays 6. l3'%i, of the wages In I -IC A tax, hv'87 the title will hire climbed to 7.15%. Nut e%cn more
dramatic is that ;he tax this year is paid only nil (lie first S22.900III satrap', bill by 1987 the base will have risen to
$42.600.
MAJOR ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
In recap the advantages, an eniployerc n: pay raises using this technique and stvc;cxlend larger pay increases
than the voluntary wage guideline of 7r%,: through savings generated, add to worker's nontaxable or lax -deferred
fringe benefits such as retirement plans: save Federal and state unemployment insurance laxes,us IRCSeclion 3306
(b)(6) exempts from unemployment insurance tax any employer payments of the worker's Social Security tax as
long as there is no tax deduction from wages; and rndire ;I further saving because FICA is not required is be
withheld from wages paid on ;I sick pay plan..y '-
'There arc, however, sonic minor disadvantages that should be looked at, These would include: the employee
Social Security account will not be credited with the additional compensation; it maycause a reduction in certain
other worker benefits that are based on W-2 earnings (the formulas can he adjusted to restore the usually small
drop): it requires changes in the payroll procedure, e.g.• new methods ofcomputing loxes. --FICA base salary and
W-2 base salary; and employees must be prepared to accept w9mt might appear to them at first to be no increase in
salarv. This last problem can be overcome by using person;di7.cd letters of explanation showing a "before" and
"after" paycheck display for each employee. This will prove a legitimate improvement of the employee
compensation package.
These disadvantages arc minor when compared to benefits for both employer and employee. For eachemployer
under FICA base, this technique can save up to $172 in PICA taxes in'79 only, with the savings raising in future
years, along with all rather benefits.
September 1979
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Mr. George Forbes, City Manager
City of Clermont
P. 0. Box 219
Clermont, F1. 32711
RE: Water Study, E-113F
Dear George:
Reference is made to my letter to the City Council on October 23,
1978, where I quoted an approximate cost of $7700 for doing a
water study for the city of Clermont. Work through August as shown
In our billing of September 11, 1979, shows we have expended $7330.69.
The work is progressing very well and we expect to have the finished
report in your hands in approximately 15 to 30 days. 3
During the course of the study we found it necessary to use a larger
computer than the one we have in our office to do a complete network
analysis of the water distribution system. We contracted with a firm
which coded, keypunched and worked with us in running 20 different
analyses of the distribution system. These analyses will help in
determining the tank size and it's location as well as new pumping
facilities and location. Computer time and efforts by personnel from
the computer service cost approximately $3750.00.
Prior to working with the computer service selected, we made several
inquires attempting to obtain the most economical service offered and
found services ranging from $7800 to $12,000. Using our personnel and
the service's equipment we were able to obtain valuable information at
a minimum of expense.
I realize that in accordance with our agreement permission for further
services should have been requested from the council beforehand, however,
I felt it imperative to the completeness of the report that we use this
service, and at this time I am requesting your approval to invoice the
city for the computer services.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Ver truly yours,
G
oh W. S pringstead, P. E. .Engineer
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REQUEST FOR VARIANCE
October 1, 1979
OWNER: Nick Jones
APPLICANT: Nick Jones
PROPERTY: Lot 19 and North 22' of Lot- 20, Block 7, Sunnyside Unit
LOCATION: 1330 Bowman
ZONING: R3
REQUEST: Variance request• from 100' required for duplexes to 771.
COMMENTS: Mr. Jones owns lots 19, 20, and 21 of Block 7, Sunnyside
Unit, which contains 239' of frontage on Bowman Street.
On Lot 21 and the South 38' of Lot 20 he has his present
architect's office. Mr. Jones now wishes to place a
duplex on the remainder of his property. This proposed
duplex would meet all other City requirements with the
exception of the 100' setback at the building line. Mr.
Jones believes that since his total property frontage
for both buildings is 2391, this variance should be
granted.
Respectfully submitted,
George D. Forbes -
City Manager
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE
TG THE ZONING, BOARD OF A )MENT
OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, rLURIDA
APPLICANT Nick A. Jonnn
NAME:
ADDRESS: 1655 Sunoot Dr.
Gentlemen
Having posted the necessary $25.00 appeal fee with the City Clerk, I hereby make
application to your Board for relief from a decision of the Building Official of the City
of Clermont, whereby I was refused permission to:
Repair ( ), Add to ( x ), Alter ( ), Construct ( ), Move and Place ( ), a (sign) building
on lot/s
19 and North 1/2 of Lot 20 Block 7 Sunnysido Unit of
Subdivision Clermont Hoighto, Address1330 Bowman St. ,Zone R-3
Section of Code 26-23 (c) (2) 113 It. P.D. in the City of Clermont, Florida.
The reason given by the Building Official for the decision in refusing to issue a
building permit is:
Plat submitted shows 78 feet at the building setback lice. Micreas ordinance requires
100 feet. Plat also shows overhang penetration of 5 feet. Applicant proposes to
correct this deficiency if variance is approved.
My appeal to your Board is based on my contention that this decision creates a
hardship on me for the following reason, or reasons: Acquisition of additional
property to construct a duplex is beyond financial capacity.
Seven (7) copies of all necessary floor plans, plot plans, and other pertinent infor-
mation are attached hereto, on paper size 8'-" x 14" minimum size.
I submit that I qualify for this variance because I have an exceptional and unique
hardship on my particular parcel of land that is not shared by property owners in my area.
A strict application of the zoning ordinance deprives me of the reasonable use of my land
and the granting of this variance will not alter the essential character of the area.
I have been notified that this Variance Application must be filed with the City Clerk
no later than 5:00 P.M. on Friday, two (2) weeks prior to the Council meeting at which time
Variance will be considered. I also understand that when any variance is granted, construction
of the structure must be completed within one year from date of grant.
Date: Sept. 21979
Very truly yours,
Nick A. ones
5/17/77
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CITY OF CLERMONT
P.O. BOX 219CLERMONT, FLORIDA 32711 • PHONE W4/304•4001
October 1, 1979
SHE ATTACHED
RE: Lot 19 and South 1/2 of Lot 20, Block 7, Sunnyeide Unit
Dear -----
As an abutting and/or adjacent property owner within 150'
of the above mentioned property, you will please be advised
of the attached described request for Variance thatshall
be considered by the Clermont City Council, sitting as a
Board of Adjustment, on Tuesday, October 9, 1979 at
7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers.
All such requests are considered in Public Rearing, and you
are invited to be present to express your views on the matter.
Sincerely,
DOLORES W. CARROLL
City Clerk
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PERSONS NOTIFT.ED FOR NICK JONI78 VART.ANOT-; IIEI U� PSY'
T. Anthony Arnone, Trustee
2474 University Drive
Sunrise, Florida 33322
Esther W. Osborne
P. 0. Box 465
Clermont
Stewart A. Hart i
P. 0. Box 423
Amherstvlew, Ontario, Canada
James L. Meadows
Rt. 1, Box 63
Clermont
Nancy C. Hollister _. _..,.
111 Linden
Clermont
A. T. Booher
1335 Bowman
Clermont
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LalCc Community Action Agency, Inc.
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Phones 901-357•5550-357•3,197 RECEIVEDOCT 8 1,979
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October 5, 1979
City of Clermont
City Hall
1 Westgate Plaza
ClermonLi Florida 32711
Dear Commissioners:
Thank you for the services rendered by your representative, during this
past year, as a member of our Board of Directors. He/she may be continued
for another year or perhaps you may wish to nominate another person.
Your elected member will be presented as a nominee to the Lake Community
Action Agency Board of Directors at its annual meeting on November 2,
1979 at the Leesburg Community Building at 8:00 P.M.
It is our desire that responsible leaders from businesses, public officials,
- education industr Tabor, religion, "--" , y, pion, siginificanC minority groups, and
other major activities and interest join with us in the challenging work of
our successful community action agency.
Please complete and return the enclosed form not later than October 26,
1979.
> cerely,
IIyA'7
ake Co luon Agency, Inc.
Bessie S. Jones, Chairperson
James H. Lowe
Executive Director
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Enc.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BURTON BROWN, VICE—PRESIDENT MRS. BENNYE KINGLER, SECRETARY PEGGY HAND, ASSISTANT SECRETARY
ARETHA WITHERSPOON, TREASURER WALTER J. BERRY, PARLIAMENTARIAN
NATHANIEL BELL JIMMY CORNERS EODIE 1RV1NG MARY -ONES JAMES JENKINS, JR. HAZEL JCHNSON
MARGARET WARD CONNIE CROAK S. T. E. PINCNEY
ROTATING BOARD MEMBERS: DAVID L. CONNELLY CYNTHIA FREEMAN ,-
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AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EAIPLOYER - `
The Functionn of a Board of Directors
'rho CAA Board of Directors is the source of all. CAA authority. It can, if it
wishes, by aiiroll-into changes to its charter and by -lava, do anything it
wishes within OBO guidelines. However, for maximum effectiveness in achieving
its goals, there are several basic concepts to which a CAA Board should adhere.
I
Firat, it is a ;olicy making body no distinguished from that portion of the
CAA charged with lmilementing and executing the policy --that is the CAA staff.
This means it should not become a Z.articipant in the internal management of
Et CAA; this is the function of the Executivq Director. The Board may decide
as a matter of policy the rules for the sa:Lection of CAA staff personnel.
If, ho+fever, the Board constitutes a jarsonncl selection committee and hires
and fires staff to the exclusion of the Executive Director, it has become a
1.articiiant in the internal management of the CAA and this renders its
Director, and the CAA as a whole, less effective.
Second, it should be remembered that no individual board member has any
authority over the CAA as an individual. The authority of the Board results
from its grout action. For examlle, an individual board number who appears
in the CAA office or telephones an office of the CAA has no authority to
issue instructions or require changes. The CAA "belongs to the full Board"
and not to an individual member.
Third, the Board in its policy -making role has the responsibility to identify the needs of the community and fornulate strategic plans for community action. j.
This also means it must establish the long and short range goals of the CAA.
Fourth, the Board of Directors can alply for funds from whatever source
that might be available. One source, and in practice the princille one
for CAA's, is from one or more of the various federal government programs.
However, efforts should be made for securing funds from local groups and
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private foundations.
Finally, the Board of a C.1A should not be unaware of the magnitude of its
authority as well as its responsibility to efficiently and effectively
expend federal funds.
Ci.n, Mcr�h ors gf ejic-111M,l
Mumbern of the board are nclocted in such a mmnner nil Lo nuaur.c LhaL Lhay
rpeah and act on behalf of the group or orgnnizaeion which they ropraaenL.
(1)- public Officinlr
The designating officials of the State or local government shall
select Lhe elected public officials to nerve on the board. In
the event that there are not enough cleated public officials
reasonably available and willing to serve on the board, the
designating officials may select appointed public offici.nln to
serve on Lila board. Iloth the elected and Lhc appointed public
officials selected to nerve on Lila board shall have either
general governmental responsibilities or respolls ibi.11ties which
require them to denl with poverty -related issues. They may not
be officials with only limited, specialized, or admi.nintrative
responsiblities.
Each public official selected to serve on the board may choose
one permanent representative to serve on the board either full-
time in his/her place or whenever he/she is unable to attend a
meeting. These representatives need not be public officials
themselves, but they shall have full authority to act for the
public officials whom they represent at meetings of the board.
If the public officials, both elected and appointed, who are
--- willing to serve do not comprise one-third of the board, then.... ....:__..
the remainder of the seats allotted to public officials shall
remain vacant. However, the designating officials may fill
these seats at any time, as soon as an official is willing to
sit on the board.
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IXPARINU N I OI COMMUNI IN AFFAIRS
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September 27, 7979
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The Honorable Claude Smoak
Mayor of Clermont
1 West Gate Plaza
Clermont, Plorida 32.711
Dear Mayor Smoak:
I was encouraged to learn that the City of Clermont has joined with
the Lake County Water Authority and other governments and agencies to begin
a study of the water flow and water quality in the Palatlakaha chain of
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lakes. This study is definitely needed. A healthy chain of lakes is impor-
tant to the quality of lira now enjoyed i.n sout.-hernLake County. Diminished
flop: through these lakes, which is indicated by your committee's preliminary
report, poses a real threat to their hualth and therefore to their natural
resource and amenity values.
The objectives of your study complement our efforts in administr.ri.ng
the Green Swamp Area of Critical State Cunccrn. As you know, one of our
primary objectives in the criticalarea is to protect the normal quantity,
flow, and quality of ground water and surface water. The Bureau of Land and
Water Management, which handles the critical area program, has indicated its
willingness to assist your committee in this important work. If I or other
units of this department can be of assistance, please Let me know.
rScerely,
'Joan M. Heggen
JMI l/PD/rin
2571 Ezeculivc Cenlel Giidv, East. f allahastwe Florida 32301 (904) 488-8488
October 4, 1979
Honorable Claude E. Smoak, Jr.
Mayor
City of Clermont
P.O. Box 219
Clermont, PL. 32711
Pursuant to your letter of August 27, 1979, the Clean Community System Project
Team attended the Keep America Beautiful, Inc. Workshop in Atlanta, Coorgia on
September 18 and 19, 1979. Attendees worst
Robert W. Wertz, Chairman (civic groups)
Ray A. Jackson (business community)
Robert E. Smythe (city government)
As you will recall, the Project Team, in its presentation before the City
Council Workshop on September 26, 1979, had nothing but praise for the quality
and thoroughness of the Keep America Beautiful (KAB) program in Atlanta. While
recognizing the value of the KAB program, the Team expressed reservations about
(1) the need for such a sophisticated effort in Clermont at this time, and (2)
its cost effectiveness. Perhaps the most important thing we learned was that
there are significant day-to-day funding requirements to do the job as prescribed
- and monitored by KAB. This is primarily in the area of salaries and administra-
tive expenses connected with the position of Executive Coordinator.
The Project Team obtained enough good information and ideas from the Workshop to
believe that some less expensive programmed effort can be launched and sustained
to assist greatly in the reduction of litter and in promoting the better handling
of waste and trash in Clermont.
Accordingly, the Clean Community System Project Team respectfully recommends thatt
1. The City of Clermont notify KAB of its intent not to further
pursue the KAB-required Clean Community System certification
actions at this time.
2. The City of Clermont adopt a resolution supporting the Clean
Community System concept and establishing a Clermont Clean
Community Commission. This Commission would consist of from
12-15 members (including a Chairperson) appointed by the Mayor
City Council for terms of one, two, and three year periods.
3. The present Project Team remain intact at the pleasure of the
Mayor/City Council to serve as an advisory body to the Clean
Community Commission. Initially the Team would serve as a
promotional and educational task force.
4. The Project Team be authorized to establish by-laws governing
the function of the Clean Community Commission, and a Plan of
Action to be pursued during the first year of the Commission's
existence.
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Official recognition of the Cloan Community Syotom by the city government io
evidence of the city'o oupport. It oncuroc •that the program will have conti-
nuity doopito pocciblo changon in the City Council.
If approvod, the Project Team will work with the City Manger to prepare the
noc000ary implementing documonto.
Sincerely,