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10-24-1978 Supporting DocumentsCITY OP CLERMONT MINUTES HV(;UI,AR MREITING A Regular. Mcuting of the City Council of tlw City of Clermont was Held In the Caunel.l. Chnmbars on 'Tuesday, October 24, 1978. The smetiag will; called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor. Claude Ri Smoak, Jr., with the following membors present: COLill Ci,IMC❑ Byrd, Cola, Schroodel, and Honey, Other officials present were: City [tanager Tiffany, City Attorney Baird, City Clark Carroll,Finance Director Sanchez, Iluildin[; Official Nagel, and Chief of: Police 'ryndal, OLtfers present were: Master Chris Honey; Mesdames Uority and 'fumbling; Manors. Czach, Sprl.ngstend, Griner, Thomas, Jackson, Searles, Sargent, Duncan, and Cook. 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 October. 10, 1978 were approved no written. Mayor Smoak extended a welcome to all present, and reminded them of the "Meet the Candidates Forum" which was being hold in Jenkins Auditorium following the Council meeting this evening to which all were invited to stop by and acquaint themselves with the various candidates from the local level to the national level. ICMA ANNUAL MEETING City Manager 'tiffany advised of his recent attendance of the annual International City Managers Association held in Cincinnati, Ohio, and he would submit a written report to Council in the near future on the various seminars he attended which would be of parti- cular interest to city council members. FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES ANNUAL CONVENTION Mayor Smoak reported on his and the City Manager's recent attendance at the annual Florida League of Cities Convention held in Hollywood at which time they were addressed by the gubernatorial candidates, the Speaker of the [louse and many other politicians whom, with- out exception, emphatically stated that they recognized the fact that State government and Local governments were not cooperating, and they pledged to do something about it. They addressed such questions as, No state mandated programs without total funding sources" and, "No state mandated programs without substantial local input," such questions being of critical interest to municipal officials. Mayor Smoak advised he had been re-elected as a Director of the State League of Cities, and re -appointed as one of five state directors of the Municipal Self Insurers Fund. MUNICIPAL SELF INSUROR'S FUND It was the suggestion of Mayor Smoak, that Council at their next Regular Meeting, consider'` and review the Florida Municipal Self Insurer's Fund. [le advised the Fund presently carries only Workmans Compensation premiums, but is investigating the possibility of self liability, and he felt there was great potential for the program to progress which he felt could result in a substantial savings to the City of Clermont and other municipalities. City Manager Tiffany was requested to furnish all material available for Council's perusal,,i and Mayor Smoak would answer all questions possible. WATER/SEWER SYSTEM EVALUATION City Engineer Springstead appeared before Council to advise that he had reviewed the Dawkins & Associates Engineering Report of the city's water system of 1973, and he there- upon submitted, and orally reviewed, a revision of the proposed purpose and scope of work for the Water and Sewerage Systems Investigation. He further advised that the Dawkins Report would be used as a base in the Water Supply and Treatment Work, and city forces would be utilized to assist in obtaining the necessary clerical and field data at a cost not to exceed $7,700 and $3,800 for the Water and Sewerage Studies respectively. Motion was made by Councilman Schroedel seconded by Councilman Cole and carried that the revised proposal as submitted by Springstead and Associates Inc. be accepted. - 1®® CITY Of CLFRAIONT MINUTES ECFRI'C COMPRI HENSI. E PLAN COMMVNTS City Manager Tiffany submitted a "draft" letter in answer to commonts on the C1ty's proposed first four elements of the Comprehensive Plan by the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, wherein he advised that the various specifics of the four elements that were recommended by the Council to be Included in the plan documents, were available in the master plan at City Hall which is part of the public record. Nation was made by Mayor Smonk that• City Manager Tiffany bo authorized to transmit this letter under signa- ture of the City Council in final form to the review agency. The motion was seconded STATE ROAM 50 WIDENING PROJECT City Manager Tiffany submitted standard forms for necessary utility relocations as required by the DOT 1n the SR50 project from Twelfth Street west to the city limits, and recommended that they be accepted and authorized. Motion was made by Councilman Honey, seconded by Councilman Byrd and carried that the utility relocation agreement at municipal expense, as required by DOT in the S1150 project No. 6504, and its accompanying Resolution No. 318 for its indemnification, be accepted and executed by the proper City Officials. CLERMONT/MINNEOLA MERGER Mayor Smoak reported on a communication from the local Chamber of Commerce pertaining to a potential study committee from the City of Minneola and the City of Clermont to determine,, ---- if there are areas of joint interest ultimately leading up to investigating the possibility'- of merging the two communities. He advised that Minneola has taken action in the appoint- ment of such a committee, and he inquired of Council's desire to take like action. Council.: concurred that this be a worthwhile endeavor, and Mayor Smoak thereupon requested that all persons interested in serving on such a committee to please contact him prior to the next Regular Meeting at which time he would make the appointments. MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION Mayor Smoak reminded all present of the General Election to be held on December 5th to fill the offices of Groups I, III, and V, and he announced his candidacy at this time for re-election to Group III as Mayor/Councilman. VACANCY IN GROUP NO. V. Mayor Smoak announced he had resigned his present position on June 30th to become effective on November 7th, at which time the position shall be filled by Councilman Carlisle Byrd, Mayor Pro-Tem. He thereupon expressed a desire to Council that he be considered in their appointment to fill the vacancy which shall then exist in Group V until the normal expiration date in December. ORDINANCES A proposed Regular Ordinance providing for citizen initiative to be placed on General Election Ballots was submitted to Council for consideration. Councilman Byrd inquired of the advisability of adopting such an Ordinance as an emergency measure inasmuch as a previous request had been made for Council action to place on this years ballot the - Question of relocating the City Hall to the downtown area which had been denied, and the time frame of a Regular Ordinance would not provide for such citizen initiative this year. Councilman Schroedel thereupon moved that the proposed Ordinance be considered as an Emergency Ordinance, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Cole. Councilman Byrd inquired of City Attorney'Baird's opinion regarding the matter who advised that, "If Council makes a fact finding determination that there exists an emergency in the community that needs to be addressed immediately, then Council may pass the proposed Ordinance as an Emergency Ordinance." A voice vote was thereupon requested on passage of the motion, and it failed to carry by a three to two vote, with Councilman Honey, Cole and Mayor Smoak voting in the negative. CITY Or CLEMONT MINUTES Councllnimi 11yrd theccupon Introduced AN ORDI-NANCE UNDER THE CODIi OF ORDINANCES OF T11L; CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE, COUNTY, FLORI.DA; PROVIDING POR INLTI.AT'LVG; 11ROVI:DING POlt PROCEDURES FOR SAME; 11ROVLDL.NG FOR STRAW BALLOT STATUS; REPEALING ALL ORDI.NANCRS TN CONFLICT HERE- WI,rll; pROVfD[NG FOR SIdVERABT.L,I.TY; PROVIDING FOR AN IiPPIiCriVti DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATLON, and the Ordinance wan read for a first reading; by City Clark Carroll, by title only. -C AA, !1111\TAIANrI: nNn12R THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY CONDEMNED BUILDING Mrs. Ester Lou Dority, proprietor of the "Kozy Kastle", appeared before Council to advise of improvements made at her business location following the last Council meeting, and inquired if the condemnation restriction on the building would be lifted in order that she might resume her business. Councilman Cole advised of an inspection of the premises by himself, City Manager Tiffany, and Building Official Nagel, which revealed that some improvements had been made. Mrs. Dority was advised however that she could not resume her business pending approval of the improvements by the Lake County Health Department, The State of Florida Hotel and Restaurant Commission, and, contingent upon the landlord's appeal to the Building Code Board of Appeals for a determination of the Building Official-!s-- decision that the entire building be condemned, if he so desires. Mr. Amos Thomas, owner of the property in question, appeared before Council to make a formal request to appeal. City Manager Tiffany was requested to call a meeting of the Building Code Board of Appeals to consider Mr. Thomas' request on Monday, October 30, 1978 at 5:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers. It was further suggested by Mayor Smoak that City Manager Tiffany submit written guidelines used in the granting of extensions following initial proceedings by the City in condemna- tions, as well as procedures to be followed in keeping Council aware of condemnation suits status. DOWNT014N MUZAK SYSTEM Mr. Bob Duncan, downtown area merchant, advised Council of a Muzak System being installed in the downtown area, which in some locations in error, it was being installed on electric and telephone poles, but since being brought to their attention the installation would be corrected and confined solely to private properties. There being no further business to be brought before Council at this time, the meeting was adjourned by Mayor Smoak at 8:45 P.M. �� `'L • �vCP/ LISLE A. BYRD,JR. - Acting Mayor /.._/0 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager SUBJECT: ECFRPC Comprehensive Plan Comments DATE: October 13, 1978 Attached is an October 10 letter from the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council commenting on the first four, elements of our Comprehensive Plan, and my suggested reply from the City. The Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act requires review by State, Regional, and County planning agencies. We must respond to objections from the State within four weeks. Although this letter does not formally register any objection, I believe that it should be answered. Gordon Tiffany cc: City Clerk (10/24/78 Agenda) ,I Cnnlre T N E loritln l REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL +;�; 1011 WYMORE ROAD - WINTER PARK, FLORIDA 32700 l TELEPHONE: (305)G45.3330 October 10, 1978 Mr. Gordon Tiffany City Manager P. 0, Box 219 Clermont, Florida 32711 Subject: Clermont Comprehensive Plan: Lund Use, Housing, Recreation/Open Space, and Transportation Elements ECFRPC No. LA-79-12 Dear Mr. Tiffany: Pursuant to the requirements of the Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act of 1975 (".B. 782), this office has completed its review of the subject plan and offers the following comments and recommendations for your consideration: 1. It is recommended that the City of Clermont include an — economic assumptions element within the Comprehensive Plan. 2. It is suggested that the Land Use Element include con- servation, drainage, and intergovernmental coordination components, As an alternative, these components could be addressed in a separate element of the plan. Also, implementation mechanisms for the land use plan should be specified. S. The Housing Element should include a projection of future housing needs. Plan implementation mechanism should be identified for the Housing Element. 4. The Council encourages and supports local comprehensive planning activities throughout the East Central Florida Region and commends the City of Clermont for continuing its comprehensive planning effort. Please include these comments as part of the public record regarding DRAFT i i Mr. Cliff Guillet Executive Director East Central Florida Regional Planning Council 1011 Wymore Road Winter Park, Florida 32789 Dear Mr. Guillet: Thank you for your October 10 letter conmienting on the Land Use, Housing, Recreation/Open Space, and Transportation elements of the Clermont Comprehensive Plan under the requirements of the Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act. At its October 24 meeting the City Council considered your letter, and submits the following response: 1. "It is reconnnended that the City of Cllermont include an economic aaawnptions eZement within the Comprehensive PZan." The plan elements as submitted were based on considerable economic, demographic, and physical information that was not included in the formal document. This information is available for review as part of the public record, but including this detailed data in the formal plan would, in our opinion, weaken the elements. 2. "It is suggested that the Land Use Element incZude conservation, drain- age, and intergovernmental coordination components. As an alternative, these components couZd be addressed in a separate element of the plan. Also implementation mechanisms for the Zand use plan shouZd be specified." The Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act requires conservation, drainage, and intergovernmental coordination to be specifically addressed in separate plan elements. These elements of our plan are now being pre- pared and will be submitted for your review upon completion. 3. "The Housing Element ahouZd incZude a projection of future housing needs. PZan implementation mechanisms shouZd be identified for the Housing Element." The specific objectives listed in the Housing Element are implementation steps. Projections of future housing needs are included in background material which was not made a part of the formal plan document, but which is part of the public record. Your final comment requires no response except that the City appreciates your support of local planning in the region. Sincerely, Gordon Tiffany City Manager GT/js Eaal THE flurivaREGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL loll WYMORE ROAD - WINTER PARK, FLORIDA 32709 TELEPHONE: (305) 645.3339 October 10, 1978 Mr, Cordon Tiffany City Manager P. 0. Box 219 Clermont, Florida 32711 Subject: Clermont Comprehensive Plan: Land Use, (lousing, Recreation/Open Space, and Transportation Elements ECFRPC No. LA-79-12 Dear Mr. Tiffany: Pursuant to the requirements of the local Government Comprehensive Planning Act of 1975 (Ii.B. 782), this office has completed its review of the subject plan and offers the following comments and recommendations for your consideration: 1. It is recommended that the City of Clermont include an economic assumptions element within the Comprehensive Plan. 2. It is suggested that the Land Use Element include con- servation, drainage, and intergovernmental coordination components. As an alternative, these components could be addressed in a separate element of the plan. Also, implementation mechanisms for the land use plan should be specified. j 3. The Housing Element should include a projection of future Jj housing needs. Plan implementation mechanism should be i identified for the Housing Element. j3 4. The Council encourages and supports local comprehensive planning activities throughout the East Central Florida Region and commends the City of Clermont for continuing its comprehensive planning effort. Please include these comments as part of the public record regarding I Mr, Cordon Tiffany Page 2 October 10, 1978 thls matter. This will reflect our compliance with I'lorida law regarding regional planning algoncy review of local comprehoislve plans. Sin cl , 1 llet uccutive Director CC/JI/ob cc: Mr. Ilclgo Swanson i p R AL .1 Mr. Cliff Guillet Executive Director Cast Central Florida Regional Planning Council 1011 Wymore Road Winter Park, Florida 32789 Dear Mr. Guillet: Thank you for your October 10 letter commenting on the Land Use, Housing, Recreation/Open Space, and Transportation elements of the Clermont Comprehensive Plan under the requirements of the Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act. At its October 24 meeting the City Council considered your letter, and submits the following response: 1. "it is recommended that the City of CZermont include an economic assumptions eZement within the Comprehensive Plan." The plan elements as submitted were based on considerable economic, demographic, and physical information that was not included in the formal document. This information is available for review as part of the public record, but including this detailed data in the formal plan would, in our opinion, weaken the elements. 2. "it is suggested that the Land Use Element incZude conservation, drain- age, and intergovernmental coordination components. As an aZternative, these components could be addressed in a separate eZement of the pZan. AZso implementation mechanisms for the Zand use pZan should be specified.° The Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act requires conservation, drainage, and intergovernmental coordination to be specifically addressed in separate plan elements. These elements of our plan are now being review upon completion. pre- pared and will be submitted for your p P 3. "The Housing Element shouZd incZude a projection of future housing needs. Plan implementation mechanisms should be identified for the Housing EZement." The specific objectives listed in the Housing Element are implementation steps. Projections of future housing needs are included in background material which was not made a part of the formal plan document, but which is part of the public record. Your final comment requires no response except that the City appreciates your support of local planning in the region. Sincerely, Gordon Tiffany City Manager GT/js BILLS PAID OCTOBER 31, 1976 Armntrong Smith Points (Paint) 233.44 50.00, American Public Works Assoc. (Membership Non) ::. 108.70 ' Advnnco Electric (Relocating Recoptiesln) 20.30 Basic Asphalt B & 11 Sales (Anphnit) (Inventory & Motor Canon) 1265.16 Bowen Supply Co., Ltd. (Office Suppliun) 18.91 14.71 Bob Wade Ford, Inc. Batteries By Fisher (Vnlve) (Battery & Brnku Fluid) 13.00 Cal llegatrom Co. Of Florida (Office Suppliun) 35.75 6.00 Clermont Auto Parts (Auto Partn) 34.35 Clermont Hardware & Supply (Hnrdwnrc Suppliun) 16.00 Central Florida Clay & Fill (Clay) 195.00 Clermont Travel Service Dust -fax Service (Air faro) (Janitorial. Supplies) .` 17.70 Ford Press, Inc. (Office Supplion) 34.50 700.90 Florida Telephone Corp. (Utilities) 10720.49 Florida Power Corp. (Utilitien) Fisher Scientific Co. (P. 11. Probe) 50.00 354.20 Goodyear Service Store Gem Chemical Co. (Tires) (Janitorial Supplies) " 11.65 Gene Hogue's Cabinet Shop (Cabinets) 3284.04 8.00-' Hulett's Nuracy Hughes Supply, Inc. (Ceder Trees) (Building Supplies & Inventory) 615.78 Hunts Garden Center, Inc. (Building Maint. & Dog Food) 43.16 165.59 llovis & Baird Jim Willis Hardware & Supply (Legal Fees) (llnrdware Supplies) 145.33 J. 11. Mathews (Memorial) 36.00 Johns' Radiator & Auto Elec. Service (Bushings & Radiator) 34.52 20.00 Knowles Pest Control (Post Control) 36.65 Konaler Steel Co. Lake Co. Public Works (Road Materials) (Landfill Charges) 735.75 Lake Apopka Nat'l Gas Dist. (Utilities) 7.44;,.';' 188.00 Leesburg Tire & Battery Co., Inc. (Tires) 79.50'.' Harold Machias (Lot Mowing) 113.70 Morgan's Auto Parts Moreland McKesson Chem. Co. (Auto Parts) (Chemicals) 1431.15,; Olivenbaum Insurance (Insurance) 63399 80 Prescott Tractor Sales, Inc. (Key, Lock, Nut, & Hose) 80.98;.:,'�' 133.89 Quimby Equip. Co. (Motor Shafts) - - - 10.40 D. G. Rambo, Florist (Flowers) 26.04 ` Sperling (Equip. Repairs) Sta-Con, Inc. (Lighting Control) 125.00 Standard Auto Parts (Auto Parts) 134.68 ._ 743.57 Springstead & Assoc. (Engineering Services) Sunhandlers of Lake Co., Inc. (Replace Silver Film) 100:00'`• S. M. Wall (Manholes) 2000.00 W. 11. Teal (Petroleum Products) 1349.77 Gordon Tiffany (Expense) 65.07 "'- Western Auto Store (Hand Tools) 34.06%i Whites Auto Store (Hand Tools) 35.64%- 89084.27';