05-09-1978 Supporting DocumentsMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
A Regular Mocting of the City Council of the City of Clermont wall held in the Council Chambors
on Tuenday, May 9, 1978. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Claude E.
Smoak, Jr., with the following members present: Councilmen Schroedol, Cole, and Byrd. Other
officials present were: City Manager Tiffany, City Attorney Baird, City Clerk Carroll, Finance
Director Sanchez, and Chief of: Police Tyndal. Others present were: Ms. Caplan; Mesdames
Marrywonther and Weber.; Mr. & Mrs. It. IJ. Markland, and the Messrs. Benham, Grose, Collins,
and Sargent-.
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 April 25, 1978 were approved as written.
PUBLIC HEARING: STREET CLOSING
Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Markland petitioned Council to abandon and permanently close
that portion of loth Street running north from Montrose Street to its ending at West
Lake, advising that they were the abutting property owners on cacti side and had main-
tained this unopened portion of loth Street for the past 27 years; That they desired
to construct an additional residence on their property, and two buildable lots would
be created if the street were to be closed; and, That they had recently granted a 7'5"
easement to the City for storm sewer drainage along the far western side of their
property from Montrose Street to West Lake. Mr. Ernest Collins appeared before Council
in opposition to the street closing, stating he felt it would be an asset to officially
open and construct the street in order to have an additional thru street from Highway
50 to Minneola Avenue as none now exists between West Avenue and Twelfth Street, .how-..
ever, City Attorney Baird opined that such opening and construction would be questionable
due to the streets ending into West Lake and not at Minneola Avenue. City Manager
Tiffany advised of staff opinion as to no forseeable use of the street by the city.
BUDGET PREPARATION
City Manager Tiffany advised of preliminary preparation of the 78-79 fiscal year budget,
and inquired of a possible work meeting in the very near future in order to establish
priorities and projects for the new fiscal year. It was the suggestion of Mayor Smoak,
and Council was in agreement, that in lieu of a work meeting at this time each
individual Council member submit to writing his suggested priority areas to. be contained
in the budget for fiscal year 78-79 and present them to the City Manager no later than
the next regularly scheduled Council meeting on May 23rd in order that he might compile
the information and submit his recommendations back to Council.
MARSHLAND STUDY
City Manager Tiffany advised that William H. Dailey had completed a study of the results
of the first year marshland study by the reasearch group from the University of
Florida; That he felt the report very strongly supports the city's position, and the
project worthy of another year of study. In conjunction with the financial assistance
commitments from the Lake County Commission and the Lake County Water Authority, motion
FINANCE REPORT
Mayor Smoak expressed appreciation to Finance Director Sanchez for the recent concise
and easily identifiable financial report of the city at the fiscal year's sixth month
ending.
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COUNTYWIDE, LIBRARY SYSTEM
Councilman Schroedel reported it had been determined in the recent Library Task Force
Committee meeting in Tavaren that the counCywide Library system all proposed wan not
acceptable, but in lieu of dropping the matter pormanently,the Task force Committee
would be meeting in the future in an attempt to create a more acceptable concept.
COOPER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Councilman Schroedel reported on Ilia recent attendance of the local library board
meeting wherein it was reported the .Library's summer schedule would begin on June 1st
with the opening hours to be 10:00 A.M, to 5:00 P.M.; That a concentrated effort would
be made soon to recoup an excessive number of boolu+ that are delinquent; That the library
had been the recent receplent of 700 book donations by various individuals and organ—
izations; That there was a book circulation of 2600 during the month of April; and,
That the Board again planned to sponsor a summer reading program for children, which
had been extremely popular last year.
Councilman Schroedel further advised of an inquiry from the library board as to the
possible inclusion of the library's air conditioning unit in the city's regular main—
tenance program, and this matter was referred to City Manager Tiffany.
STREET LIGHTING RELOCATION PROGRAM
Mayor Smoak advised of complaints received regarding the recent street lighting relocation
---- wherein certain lights were relocated and others were removed entirely, and lie desired._..:...,:_
to advise that the objective of the program is to equalize the lighting within the
city as much as possible, leaving equal protection in all areas of the city, and which
would be a considerable savings in energy costs and equipment rental to the city. Ile
further advised that all complaints would be thoroughly reviewed regarding possible
revisions.
SUNNYSIDE DRIVE MARKINGS
Councilman Schroedel reported on the increasing use of the Sunnyside Lake Circular
Drive for pedestrian walking, jogging, cycling, etc., and in an effort to encourage
its still further use for such exercising location, queried as to possible distance
markings of some sort be installed. Tile matter was referred to City Manager Tiffany.
LOT REQUIREMENTS
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Absent: Honey. The motion failed to carry.
BOND REFUNDING
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Mr. Ben Benham, representative of Southeastern Municipal Bonds, Inc., appeared before
Council to advise of recent U.S. Treasury regulations wherein utilizing invested
sinking funds in a refunding to save interest costs will no longer be allowed after
May 16th; That following the announcement of this mandate, there had been a change
in the bond market and his firm therefore had changed the projection figure of savings
to the city in a refunding issue to $175,000; That his firm would be prepared to
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nubmit a concrote proposal for Council consideration on Monday, May 15th; and, in
order to make the deadline (late, inquired if Council would hold a upecl.al meuting
on that date in order to pose the necessary Resolution if the proposal is accepted.
Mayor Smoak thereupon called n Special Meeting of the City Council to he held in
the office of the City Manager on Monday. May 15, 1978 to review and consider a
bond refunding proposal.
CITY HALL REMODELING
City Manager Tiffany submitted specifications for remodeling of the City Ilnll an
prepared by Architect Brandon Wald, and recommended that they be placed for public
bid, and, inquired of authorizntion to solicit proposals for replacement of the large
roof sign on Lhe building. Motion was made by Councilman Byrd seconded by Councilman
POLICE RADAR
Following the consideration of several available radar units, City Manager Tiffany
advised it was the recommendation of he and Chief Tyndal that a unit from Kustom
Signals, Inc. of Mount Dora at a cost of $1350 be authorized for purchase. Motion
was made by Mayor Smoak, seconded by Councilman Cole and carried that the recommendation
be accepted.
AUDITING AGREEMENT ...... _..
A proposed audit agreement from Greenlee, Paul, Furnas, & Kurras, Certified Public
Accounts, was submitted to Council for consideration. It was the consensus of Council
that several areas of the proposed agreement were in need of more specifics. It was
the suggestion of Mayor Smoak, and Council was in agreement, that the proposal be
deferred until the next regular meeting to be held on May 23rd, and that a representative
of the firm be invited to be present at that time in order to answer any queries by
Council.
ORDINANCES
,or Smoak offered and moved the adoption of AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE
REPEALING
by City Clerk Carroll, by title only, and upon roll call vote on passage of the motion
the result was: Ayes: Cole, Schroedel, Byrd, and Smoak. Total Ayes: Four. Nayes:
None. Absent: Honey. So the Ordinance was adopted and the numder 171-C assigned to it.
read for a second and
Nayes: None. Absent: Honey. So the Ordinance was adopted and the number 174-C
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 8:50 P.M.
CLAUDE E. SMOAK, JR. , - MAYOR
DOLORES W. CARR/OOLL -(CITY CLERK
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: Police Radar
DATE: May 3, 1978
Our current budget anticipates purchasing a radar unit for speed
enforcement for $1250.
Chief Tyndal has researched the various types of units available
and has learned that the prices range from $750 to over $2000.
After considering the quality of the available units, Chief Tyndal
and I recommend that we be authorized to purchase a unit from Kustom Signals,
Inc. of Mount Dora for $1350, which is $100 over budget. We feel that this
unit is the most reliable for the price, with local service available. The
price is standard for this unit.
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cc: City Clerk (5/9/78 Agenda)
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: City Nall Remodeling
DATE: May 3, 1978
Enclosed are specifications for City Hall remodeling prepared by
Architect Brandon Wald as authorized by the City Council in March. These
specifications would correct several problems found by Mr. Wald in his
earlier analysis of our building, including (1) removal and replacement of
translucent panels on the east side of the building to improve heating/cooling
efficiency; (2) repairing and relocating curtain walls on north side of
building where they have rusted or become unsealed; and (3) sealing panels
and painting, including stripping metal.
The architect did not prepare an estimate for this work, but
recommended that we seek several bids which he will review.
In addition to the work included in this job, we anticipate removing
_ the old sign and replacing it with an attractive ground sign, and extensive
interior remodeling. Expansion of the building can be delayed until we more
efficiently use the space that we have.
I recommend that you authorize the staff to advertise for bids on
this project and to get proposals to replace our large roof sign.
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Gordon Tiffany
cc: City Clerk (5/9/78 Agenda)
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: Lot Requirements
DATE: March 9, 1978
At their March 7 meeting, Planning and Zoning Commissioners unan-
imously voted to recommend that our zoning regulations on lot size, lot width,
lot area per family, lot coverage, and setbacks for single family dwellings in
R2. R3, and 113A zones be changed to the same requirements as now exist for
R1 zones, that maximum allowable lot coverage in 111A zones be increased from
30% to 40%, that the front setback in R1A zones be reduced from 35 to 25 feet,
and that the front setback in R1 zones be reduced from 30 to 25 feet.
Our existing regulations and the P&Z recommendations are shown on the
attached table.
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The Commissioners felt that many variance requests result from under-
size lots with little or no room to expand a home within the allowed setbacks.
A 60 foot lot is, in their opinion, too small for a modern single family home.
The reason for the change in front setback is to encourage larger rear
yards in place of large front yards which are unused except for landscaping and
off-street parking.
In R1A zones, the Commissioners felt that the 30% maximum lot coverage ;
requirement is too stringent and without rational basis. i
The front yard setback in substantially developed areas is controlled
by Section 26-21. Under that section, the front setback is established by
neighboring buildings. (The staff is studying a proposed technical modification
of this section to allow setbacks of buildings across the street on the same i
side of the street to be considered in governing front setbacks.)
If you agree with these recommendations, an ordinance will be prepared +,
for your further consideration.
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Gord TifA fany
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We are planning to build a home on the two lots (1 & 2)
Block 114.
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crass .and general upkeep of the land for the paint 27 years.
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of the street reeuestcd to be closed and abandoned:
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(904) 394.2405
Mr. Gordan 'Tiffany, City Manat or
City Hall
i West Gato Plaza
Clermont, Florida
University of Florida
Study of Clermont Marsh
Dear Gordon;
Lake Nellie Rond
Route 1, Box 102
Clermont, Floridn 32711
In aary drafdtaoofethewith
report onour request
results ofexamined
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of study of the use of the marsh at Clermont to further remove
nutrients from the effluent of the present Waste Water Treat
ment Plant. An outline of my impressions from this report is
attached.
I have discussed this by phone today with Mr. Ted Wicks
at the Lake County Pollution Control Department, and as a
result I recommend thyearyou
authorize
this the University to pro
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Since the results of the preliminary study seem favorable
I plan to recommend that the Clermont administration encourage
other agencies to examine other aspects of pollution of the
chain of lakes, such as nutrient inflow from the Green Swamp,
and from the existing marshes to the west of the Palatlakaha
River, and from atmospheric fallout. I believe that such data
will be necessary to prepare the "cost effectiveness" statements
which should be part of Clermont's applications to State and
Federal Regulatory Agencies.
In addition, I believe that the proper agencies should
immediately be requested to examine the control of the level
of the Clermont Chain of Lakes. I have formed the impression
that excessive amounts of water are being released from thethan
lakes and that the inflow from the Green Swamp may
be lessnormal for the current rainfall.
If the present lower than normal lake levels are continued
it will be very difficult to accurately assess the potential
of the Clermont marshes for nutrient removal, and it is possible
that nutrient release from the present marshes may seriously
pollute the Clermont Chain of Lakes.
9 May 1978
W. H. Dailey
Report on Clermont March Study - to March 1978
University of Florida
A preliminary rough draft of this report was examined on
8 and 9 May 1978.
I judge that a complete report can be issued during July
or August of this year. The delay is duo to the large amount
of now information obtained from a marsh system which operated
at low and variable water levels during the period studied.
The report indicates that the peat and the marsh plants
remove and store a very high proportion, (more than 95%), of
the phosphorous and most of the nitrogen applied to the sur-
face as waste treatment plant effluent.
If the marsh is allowed to drain so that air has access
to the peat it appears that some of the phosphorous and nitro-
gen may be released to the next large surge of water flowing
through the peat.
The report indicates that the addition of the effluent
to the marsh may increase its holding power for nutrients,
due to the increasedproduction of organic material which
in turn reacts with the nutrients.