10-25-1977 Supporting DocumentsMINU'MS N9 1.44
REGULAR MEETING
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held in the Council
Chambers on Tuesday, October 25, 1977. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by
Mayor Claude E. Smoak, Jr., with the following members present: Councilmen Byrd, Honey,
Schroedel, and Blackburn. Other officials present were: City Manager Tiffany, City Attorney
Baird, City Clerk Carroll, Finance Director Sanchez, Public Works Director Smythe, and
Chief of Police Tyndal. Others present were: Ms. Jean Winston, Mr. & Mrs. Gene E. Fearing,
Messrs. Czech, Doub, Sargent, Searles, Matthews, Cole and Boone.
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 October 11, 1977 were approved as written.
PUBLIC HEARING - VARIANCE REQUEST
Council, sitting as a Board of Adjustment, considered a request by Mrs. Mary
Wright for a Variance in the required side yard setbacks on her property
located at 528 Chestnut Street in order to construct a carport that would
necessitate a penetration of % feet into the setback area; a request which
was subsequent to a previous request of Council for a Special Exception to
construct a carport at her residence classified as non -conforming in a C-1
Zone, and which had been granted. There being no one present who voiced
objection to the request, motion was made by Councilman Schroedel, seconded
by Councilman Honey and carried that the request be granted.
LAKE APOPKA NATURAL GAS DISTRICT
Mr. Jack Sargent, Clermont's representative on the Lake Apopka Natural Gas
District Board, appeared before Council to briefly apprise them of the District's
status at their fiscal year ending on September 30th; That in accordance with
state requirement they had changed their fiscal year period to October thru
September, and thereby this year end report was for an eleven month period,
but that it had been a successful one in their opinion as they had been able
to redeem two of their delinquent bonds and all interest payments were current;
That management was progressing in the update of equipment and establishment
of a regular replacement basis; and, That no curtailment of service was anti-
cipated for this current year.
VISITORS WITH BUSINESS
Mr. Gene D. Fearing appeared before Council to advise of an existing problem
of vicious dogs running at large in the area of his residence at 780 Oak Drive,
and solicited the help of the city's animal control department in an effort to
alleviate it. The matter was referred to City Manager Tiffany.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Tiffany advised Council he would be attending the Florida League
of Cities Annual Convention in Kissimmee on October 27th and 28th, and, the
International City Managers' Association Conference in Atlanta on October 31st,
November 1st and 2nd. He further advised he had appointed Mr. Smythe as Acting
City Manager in his absence.
SEMINOLE WELL
City Manager Tiffany advised the well contractors had forced a considerable
amount of material into the well hold and poured concrete on the side near the
reducer from the 18" casing, and had reported this date that they felt the leak
has been stopped, and after ample time for the materials to set up, they would
grind the well out and hopefully be able to determine the source of the problem
and its subsequent elimination.
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CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
City Attorney Baird advised that a formal suit had been filed against the City
by Mrs. Spivey, who was allegedly injured on the playground equipment at Jaycee
Beach, and the matter had been referred to the Attorneys for the city's insur-
ance carriers. Mayor Smoak inquired of Council's approval in his contacting
the insurance carrier to urge their pursuit of this case to trial, and they
were in agreement.
CITY GENERAL ELECTION
Mayor Smoak announced that a General Election would be held on December 6th to
elect members to Council Groups II and IV, now held by Councilmen Blackburn and
Schroedel respectively, and that the petitions for candidacy were available
at City Hall, and the deadline for qualification was 5:00 P.M. on November 21st.
STATE ROAD 50 IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Inasmuch as the proposed State Road 50 improvement project will prohibit all
parking on the road, and there are residences adjacent to the road on the north,
between Fifth Street and Lake Avenue, that have no rear access to their properties ,
for parking, City Attorney Baird was requested to investigate the possibility
of a viable alternative plan that might be submitted to DOT for consideration,
and report his recommendations back to Council.
PETER POOL PARK
City Attorney Baird was requested to investigate the legal status of the title -
on the property commonly known as Peter Pool Park, which is maintained by the city.
COPYING MACHINE PURCHASE
City Manager Tiffany advised of a state contract price for copying machines just
received, which would be considerably less to purchase than the rental fee now
paid on the copying machine at city hall, and thereupon recommended that
authorization be given for purchase of a Savin 770 Copier under State Contract
terms. Motion was made by Mayor Smoak seconded by Councilman Blackburn, and
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Motion was made b Councilman Blackburn, seconded b Councilman Schroedel and
carried that t e bills be paid. A copy is attached hereto.
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
Mr. Jay Doub, representative of Teleprompter Southeast, Inc., appeared before
Council with regards consideration of amendmants to the Proposed Ordinance No.
105-M, granting a franchise to operate and maintain a Broadband Communications
System in the city. The proposed Ordinance was discussed at length, and several
amendments proposed that were agreeable to both Mr. Doub and Council. City
Attorney Baird was requested to incorporate the amendments as discussed, and
submit the Ordinance back to Council for final reading and adoption at their
meeting to be held on November 22nd.
rnnncilman Blackburn offered and moved the adoption of AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE
FORA RATE INCREASE TO DUMP -ALL INC and the motion was seconaea Dy wuncinnan
Schroedel. The Ordinance was read for a second and final reading by City Clerk
Carroll, by title only, and upon roll call vote on passage of the motion, the
result was: Ayes: Honey, Byrd, Schroedel, Blackburn, and Smoak. Total Ayes: Five.
Nayes: None. So the Ordinance was adopted and the Number 107-M assigned to it.
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Councilman Blackburn offered and moved the adoption of A RESOLUTION OF THECITY COUNCIL SUPI'Ulll'IN(i THL• FLORIDA PUIC LAND SURVEY ACT RE
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DL'p RTME•NT OF PI TUR L RESOU2CE5 TO IFIPLEMENT SAID C7 an t e motion was
secon e a or Smoak and unan mousl carried. T e Reso ut on was rea�c in
is en rely y Counc man ac urn an t e umber 304 assigned to it.
There being no further business to be brought before Council at this time, the meeting was
adjourned by Mayor Smoak at 9:15 P.M.
CLAUDE E. SMD K, O - M OR
ATTEST:
— OOLOREROLL L' CITY RK
TO: City Council
FRO14: City 10nager
SUBJECT: Copying Machine
BATE: October 21, 1977
For about a year we have been renting a Savin 750 copy machine. We
have evaluated several machines and have decided that this model is the best one
for our needs at a reasonable price. The State has just issued a new contract for
the Savin 770, essentially the same machine we are now renting with minor improve-
ments.
We now must decide whether to purchase, lease -purchase, or to continue
to lease this machine. A comparison of total cost under state contract (machine
plus service contract) for five years follows:
1
Year Purchase Lease -Purchase Lease
1st $ 4257 $ 2940 $ 1860
2nd 4657 5820 3720
3rd 5057 6280 5580
4th 5457 6680 7440
5th 5857 7080 9300
These prices compare cumulative, not annual, costs. Clearly the purchase
option is the least expensive in t e song run. Until now, we have been paying more
than the new State contract price for a Lease.
We had not anticipated recommending this purchase this year so it was
not included in the budget. The revised State contract price, however, has made
purchase desirable.
I recommend authorizing purchase of the Savin 770 Copier under State
Contract terms.
-y111J''
ordon Tiffany
cc: City Clerk (10/25/77 Agenda)
TO TI iNING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA
APPLICANT
NAME: 'e
ADDRESS:
Gentlemen:
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE_,,,_
l
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 ( ), Alter ( ), Construct (x ), Move and Place ( ), a (sign) building
on lot/s /4Z , Block 61
Subdivision O y/Y4OcKS, Address i--M �j�ESTNUT� ,5-r ,Zone_
Section of Code o�` -;?q �E� (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:
My appeal to your Board is based on my contention that this decision creates a
hardship on me for the following reason, or reasons:
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Seven (7) copies of all necessary floor plans, plot plans, and other pertinent infor-
mation are attached hereto, on paper size B'-;' 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: OAT. X3 /9 7
Very truly yours,
5/17/77
GENERAL FUND
American Public Works Ansoc
Bell Equipment Corporation
Clements
Clermont Hardware
Duat Tox
Exchange Bank
Florida Power
Florida Telephone
Jim Willis Hardware.
Arthur King
Kennedy Company
Leesburg Commercial
Lake County Public Works
Maddens Electrical Service
Marpan Supply Company
Marshall's Pharmacy
Motorola
Municipal Equipment Corp.
Municipal Code Corp.
Nolan Engine & Mower
Olivenbaum Insurance
Prescott Tractor Sales
Safety Equipment Company
Scars
Sheffer Ford
South Lake Press
Wm. Teal
A. L. Thayer
Thompson's Air Products
White's Blue Print Store
UTILITY FUND
Brooks Products
Florida Power
Florida Telephone
Jim Willis Hardware
Moreland Chemical
Southern Culvert
Sta Con
Texaco
Ramada Inn
Zee Medical Service
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE OCTOBEII 25, 1977
( Dues)
(Compactor)
(Pont Control)
(Ports)
(Janitorial Supplies)
(Deposit Bag)
(Utilitien)
(Utilities)
(Parts)
(Computer Programming)
(Maintenance)
(Want Ad)
(Landfill Fecu)
(Install outicLa)
(Lamps)
(Thermostats)
(Radio Maintenance)
(Brooms)
(Code Supplements)
(Card)
(Accident Insurance)
(Parts)
(Hard hat & safety glasses)
(Gloves)
(Parts)
(Printing)
(Petroleum)
(Framing)
(Grinding Disk)
(Maps)
(Meter Boxes)
(Utilities)
(Utilities)
(Parts)
(Hydrogen Peroxide)
(Pipe)
(Relays)
(Petroleum)
(Marshland Expenses)
(First Aid)
50.00
920.00
10.00
6.18
17.70
9.50
5029.93
418.65
27.46
200.00
96.00
8.00
804.75
39.50
74.59
5.66`
105.50
273.45
821.14
12.00 -
212.00
10.98
55.86`
129.00 ..
49.39
9.60
707.86
79.20
7.90
45.00
10236.80
315.10
4201.53
79.45
9.64
1379.88
350.40
33.91
28.08
10.40
14.75
6423.14