12-26-1978 Supporting DocumentsCITY OF CLPPAIONT
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A Ilagul.ar Moot:hig, of the City Council of. the City of Clermont Willi hold on 'l'uen(iny. December
26, 1978. The meetini; was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Acting Mayor Car.11n.la A. Byrd, Jr.,
With the following member') prosunt: Councilmen lioncy, Schroedel, Smoalc, and Ca.l.e. Other
officialo preaont were: City Mnnnger Tiffany, City Clerk Cnr.roll, Planate Director Snnchez,
[Intl Chief of. Police 'ryndal. Othern present were: Mrs. IToncy .lean Snaudc, and the Messrs. Czech,
Sargent, Scarlen, liarrin, Jimmy Lee Jackson, and .Jim Edward Jncltson.
,rho invocation wan offered by Acting Mayor Byrd, followed by rapeat:ing of the Pledge of
Alleginncc :in unison by Chose present.
The Minutes of the Regular MccLing held December 12, 1978 and of Special Meetings held
December l8th and December 20, 1978 were approved as written.
BOHN CUP REQUEST
City Manager 'Tiffany advised of a communication from Mr. Razz II. Bowen wherein he outlined
proposed improvements to be made on the property at 1155 5th Street if granted a CUP to
utilize the property for the sale of used cars. Motion was made by Councilman Smoak that
Mr. Bowen's letter of intent be made a part of Resolution No. 319 and enumerated as
condition No 7, That Resolution No 319 thereupon be adopted an amended; and, That the .
CUP be effective for one year contingent upon performance of the provisions wherein the
CUP was granted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Honey and unanimously carried.
BRUSH TRUCK SALE
City Manager Tiffany advised of a single bid received from the Picciola Area Volunteer -
Fire Department in the amount of $702 for the surplus 1956 Fire Department Brush Truck,
and the recommendation of he and Fire Chief that it be accepted. It was the suggestion of
Councilman Smoak, and Council was in agreement, that no action be taken at this time,
and the matter be referred to City Manager Tiffany and Finance Director Sanchez for addi-
tional advertising in several local papers.
ORDINANCES
The proposed Ordinance to amend Section 26-10 of Article V of the Code of Ordinances
providing for requirements for non -conforming uses and providing for application of
regulations was discussed at length. Councilman Smoak inquired of the advisability of
such amendment, opining that such would remove all flexibility of deciding on an
individual basis, any application for use in a zone immediately adjacent to the type
of zoning needed. City Manager Tiffany reminded Council of the joint meeting of Council
and the P&Z Commission on January 3rd, and suggested that this matter might be further
reviewed at that time in order to be apprised of the Commission's philosophy in recom-
mending the amendment. Motion was thereupon made by Acting Mayor Byrd, seconded by
Councilman Schroedel and carried that the matter be deferred and it be placed on the
agenda for the ioint Council/P&Z Commission in January.
There being no further business to be considered, Acting Mayor Byrd adjourned the meeting
to an Organizational Meeting.
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0A'I'11 OF OFI'ICPL
'file Oath of Of.fl.co for mcmboralt 1, on the City Coon«fI for n two year Lerm commenel.ng
thin date will$ atilt] in.Lutcered by City Clark Cnr.roil, to:
Claude E. Smoak, Jr.• - Mnyor/Counril.man - Croup I.11.
Randy 11. Iloney - Councilman - Croup I
Carllslc A. Byrd, Jr. - Councilman - Croup V
tail Lhey were neated nL Chu Council. table, and an Organizational Meeting, called to
order.
APPRECIA'rT.ON AND WELCOME
Mayor Smoak expressed appreciation to Lila citizens 1.11 Clermont for their confidence
bestowed in re-clecl•inl; Lam to membership on Lhe City Council, and for the involvement
which they had in Lhe recent local city election; To Councilmen Iloney and Byrd, he
extended congratulations and welcome back Co Lila Council table, and commended Councilman
Byrd for Lhe very capable Job in performing Lhe duties of Acting Mayor since November.
VISITORS WITH BUSINESS
Mr. Jimmy Lee Jackson, owner of Dot's Cafe located at 792 East Montrose Street, appeared
before Council to appeal the "No Parking" signs which were recently posted on East
Street, and which lie advised had severely restricted his business. Ile further
Montrose
advised of a dirt wash -out problem from his parking lot onto abutting properties due
to the portion of Montrose Street in front of his business being badly in need of repair.
In order that Council might have the opportunity to make an on -site inspection of the
problems as reported by Mr. Jackson, Mayor Smoak called a Special Meeting of Council Co
be held on -site at 792 East Montrose on Wednesday, December 27th at 5:30 P.M. -- ----
BORROW PIT LEASE RENEWAL
City Manager Tiffany advised of the March 79' expiration date on the borrow pit lease,
and inasmuch as the pit continues to be an important effluent disposal location, he
recommended that the option to extend the lease for an additional 5 years at a cost of
$2,250 annually, be exercised. Plotion was made by Councilman Byrd seconded by Council-
man Honey and carried that the City Manager's recommendation be accented.
CORPORATE RESOLUTION
Due to the pending departure of City Manager Tiffany on December 29th, a Corporate -
Resolution designating Finance Director Sanchez, City Clerk Carroll, and Public Works
Director Smythe as officials to sign City checks and withdrawal slips, was submitted
for Council consideration. Motion was made by Councilman Byrd seconded by Councilman
Cole and carried that the Resolution be adopted and executed by the proper City officials..
QUARTERLY LEAGUE OF CITIES MEETING
Mayor Smoak reminded Council of the quarterly meeting of the Lake County League of Cities
Co be hosted by Clermont on January 17th, and inquired of Council's agreement to extend
invitations to members of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Council was in agreement
with Mayor Smoak's suggestion, and City Manager Tiffany was requested to communicate with
the Commission.
SEVERE WATER MAIN BREAK
Councilman Schroedel advised of a recent severe break in a 6" water main on Lake Shore
Drive abutting the Lake Winona/Minnehaha canal, which resulted in a major undermining
of the street and clogging of the canal, but which was corrected promptly and efficiently
by City Crews under the guidance of Public Works and Utilities Directors Smythe and
Davis, and he wished to commend them for their prompt attention to such a dangerous
situation.
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RIiSOLUTION
Mnyor. 511ionk offered and Hwvud the adopt Lon of. A RESOLUTLON OF'flll' CITY COUNCIL OF
THE, CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORI:DA, EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO CORDON D. TIFFANY,
CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CNERMONT, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Byrd
rind unanimounly earriud. The Itosolutioi wan rend :in its entLrety by Mayor Smonk, the
Number 320 mail;nod to it, and a copy presented to Mr. Tiffany. 'l'he Iteno.LuLion wnn
grnL•efully accepted by Mr. Tiffany, and he expressed his sincere appreciation to Council,
Department ilends, and various other City of:f:Lcinls for the splendid support and coopera-
tion afforded him during his tenure with the City.
PROHIBITED PARKING ON STATE ROAD 50
Mr. Luther Ilnr.r.is, resident of 568 Highway 50, appeared before Council to inquire of
ansistance from the City in providing access to his property since nl.l parking has been
prohibited slang the Highway. Mr. Harris was advised thnt such matter was between the
individual property owners and officials of DOT, and he was encournged to contact the
DOT's District Engineer in DeLand.
There being no further business to be brought before the Council at this time, the meeting was
adjourned by Mayor Smoak at 9:30 P.M.
CLAUDE E. SWAK, JR., - Mayor
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DOLORES W. CARROLL - City Clerk