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08-09-1977 Supporting DocumentsMINUTES N4 1430 REGULAR MIIET.TNG A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont wan hold In the Council Chambers on Tuenday, August 9, 1977, The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Claude E. Smook, Jr., with the following members present: Councilmen Money, Byrd, and Blackburn. Other officials present were: City Manager Tiffany, City Attorney Baird, City Clark Carroll, Building Official Nagel, and Chief of Police Tyndal. Others present were: Ms. Maureen Hurd, Master Chris Honey, Mrs. Jan Smith, and the Manors. VanderMeer, Saunders, Searles, Cole, and Matthews. Mr. Joe Sanchez, Sentinel/Star representative, was also present. The involation 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 July 26, 1977 were approved as written. CLOSED LANDFILL Mr. J. M. VanderMeer, Realtor, and his client, Mr. Fred Saunders, appeared before Council to inquire of their interest in leasing the city owned closed landfill in Groveland Farms, for agricultural purposes. It was the consensus that Messrs. VanderMeer and Saunders, in cooperation with City Manager Tiffany and City Attorney Baird, prepare a firm proposal for lease of the property and submit back for Council's consideration. FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES ANNUAL CONVENTION City Manager Tiffany advised of the 51st Annual Florida League of Cities Convention to be held on October 27th thru 29th in Kissimmee, and the need for Council to ------'--- designate a voting delegate. Motion was made by Councilman Byrd, seconded by Councilman Honey and carried, that Mayor Smoak be so named. SEMINOLE WELL City Manager Tiffany advised that a written inspection report on the Seminole Well had not been received as yet, but at the preliminary viewing of the televised inspection, it had appeared to be a default in the well construction at the 180 foot level. Mayor Smoak commended City Manager Tiffany on his exhaustive efforts to determine whether or not there are any defects in the workmanship, design or materials associated with the well construction. MARSHLAND STUDY Mayor Smoak reported that, due to the unusually dry conditions in the marsh this season which had caused problems in the research project being conducted by Drs. Zoltek and Bailey, it was their desire to extend the project through a second growing season; That in order to qualify for Federal funding assistance in such an extension,it would be necessary that local sources pledge 25% of the project extension cost; and, That following an air view of the project on this date with Dr. Zoltek, which had shown the evident drought conditions in the marsh, he had advised they would submit a written proposal for consideration by Council at their meeting to be held August 23rd. ROAD AND BRIDGE MILLAGE Mayor Smoak reported that one of the results from the extensive study and work conducted by the Tax Equalization Committee had been the proposal by the County Commission to reduce the Road and Bridge Millage for fiscal year 77-78 from .082 mills to .003 mills, but that a recent communication from Mr. Burton Brown, Lake County League of Cities President, had indicated there would be opposition to such a proposal that would mean a loss of revenue to the municipalities. Having been a member of the Tax Equalization Committee which had studied the matter thoroughly, Mayor Smoak opined the purported opposition was due to a misunderstanding that 100% of the road and bridge collection is remitted when, in fact, only 50% is returned, and he thereupon moved that Council support the proposed reduction. The motion was secon ded by Councilman Byrd and carried. Ask MINUTES Nt► 1431 NEILSON DOCK REQUEST City Manager Tiffany advised of a request received from Mr. Steve Neiloon for permission to build a private dock and measured swimming course on city owned property at Crystal Lake. It was the opinion of Mr. Tiffany that granting more - or -less such exclusive private rights to public property could result in complex legal and policy problems, and he thereby recommended that the request not be upon made by Councilman Blackburn, seconded by Council granted. Motion was there .: ., ncrented and the req PAYMENT OF BILLS Motion was made by Councilman Blackburn seconded by Councilman Honey and carried that the bills be paid. A copy is attached hereto. RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES Mayor Smoak offered and moved the ado Lion of A RESOLUTION PROVIDING A TAX LEVY OF 5.00 MILLS ON ALL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF CLMMONT FOR THE YEAR 1977 FOR THE GENERAL OPERATION EYPENSr: OF THE CITY and the motion was seconded by Councilman Blackburn and unanimously carried. The RESOLUTION was read by Mayor Smoak, by title only, and the Number 301 assigned to it. INANCE CODE OF Councilmankburn introduced AN UUNNTY,IEFLORIDA,,GENCY RADOPTINGUTHERUTILITIES FUND BUDGETS FOR THE CITY OF CLERMONT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1977-78; AUTHORIZING RECEIPTS AND DIS- BURSEMENTS CONTAINED THEREIN; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH: PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY: PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE: AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION... The ORDINANCE was read by Deputy Clerk Smith by title only.Cou -�neilmanaBYhekbu motion COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS Councilman Byrd advised that he would be out of the City during the next regularly scheduled Council meeting to be held August 23rd, and requested that any Council action requiring his vote to be deferred until the first scheduled meeting in September. 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. 1_4L CLAUDE E. SMOAK,JR., MAWK ATTEST: DOLO -S W. CARROLL, CITY CLERK TO: City Council FROM: City Manager SUBJECT: Closed Landfill DATE: July 21, 1977 During March you discussed the 40-acre City owned closed landfill which is located at the south end of Oak Lane Drive west of the marsh.- At that time no action was taken, but from discussion it appeared to be Council's feeling that the land be retained for possible future use. On the reverse is a letter from Jay VanderMeer proposing, on behalf of his client, to lease the tract by one of three listed methods. Mr. VanderMeer will be at the August 9 meeting to discuss the proposal. A lease would not only generate revenue, but also would enhance the value of the land. Any improvements made for agricultural purposes would improve the quality of this former landfill land. If you agree that the land is available for lease, I recommend referring the matter to the City Attorney and I for negotiation within guidelines -.--- that you establish. Gordo Tiffany cc: City Clerk (8-9-77 Agenda) DUterman/ DL A yl 615 C. HIGHWAY 50 — PHONE 106.091.1146 CLORMONT, FLORIDA 05)11 J. M. VANDER MER IM Regisloled R001 Eslole Bmker LULJ J REALTOR July 14, 1977 Gordon Tiffany, City Manager City of Clermont Clermont, Florida 32711 Dear Mr. Tiffany: Re: 40 acre closed dump site I have a party who is interested in leasing this 40 acre tract by one of the following methods which will be in agreement with City Council: ill - Lease this 40 acre tract for a 5 year period with a right to an additional 5 year period and at this point to purchase from the city for the appraised value established at that time. #2 - Lease for 5 years with the option to purchase at an agreed price established at the signing of the agreement. #3 - A long term lease with escalation clause established by appraisal evaluations at 5 year intervals. I would like to discuss this with the City Council on August 9, whereas I will be out of town until August 6. Sincerely, M. Vander Meer Realtor -Appraiser JVM/cd ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - AUGUST 9, 3,977 .i `` GEF 1FUND A & L Automotive (Wheel Balance) 14.00 Bniteriou By Fiaher,Inc. (Auto Partn) 15.74 Cal Ilegatrom Co. (Copying Machinu Rental) 175.00 Clermont Bldro.Supply (Concrete-B1dg.Materinla) 1668.59 Crest Restaurant (Luncheon-Mrs.Dol.lar) 22.33 Clermont Auto Parts (Vehicle & Equipment Parts) 109.53 Coble's Radiator (Rebuild Starter) 4.90 D.G.Rombo,Florist (Flowers) 15.60 Engel's (Police Dept.Uniforms) 52.20 Eckerd Drugs (Film & Developing) 31.58 Floyd's Plumbing (Replacements & Service Jenkins Bldg. & Jaycee Beach) 490.51 Florida Power (Pole installation -Softball Field) 210.00 F & R Office Supply (Office Supplies) 8.45 Gem Chemical Co. (Janitorial Supplies) 16.53 Goodyear Service Stores (Tires) 494.95 Hilltop Stationery (office Supplies & Typewriter Repair) 129.45 Hunt's Garden Center (Swan Food) 4.95 Jim Willis Hardware (Tee-P-Trap-Key Stock) 4.33 J.H.Matthews Co. (Memorial) 51.70 Jones Equipment Co. (Breathalyzer Gauge) 22.00 Kennedy Company (Monthly Maintenance -Repairs at Jenkins Bldg.) 239.63 Lakeland Frame & Axle (Garbage Packer Repair Parts) 202.59 Lanier Business Products (Maintenance Contract Renewals - Recorders -Transcribers) 293.02 Lake Apopka Gas (Utilities -Highlander Hut) 7.20 Madden's Electric (Refrigerator Repair) 22.35 Morgan's Auto Parts (Auto Parts) 9.9 South Lake Press (Legal Publications) 35.52 Standard Auto Parts (Vehicle & Equipment Parts) 63.81 Shelfer Ford Tractor (Tractor Repair Parts) 29.03 Sam's Union 76 (Mineral Spirits) 69.19 Sears (Mechanic Tool Set) 530.00 W.M.Teal (Petroleum Products) 1333.84 Texaco,Inc. (Petroleum Products) 71.50 White's Blue Print (Vellum Print) 36.00 TOTAL $ 6485.92 UTILITIES DEPARTMENT Allied Chlorine (Chlorine) 189.00 Clermont B1drs.Supply (Wire -Rope -Plugs -Paint, etc.) 95.10 Curtin Matheson (Chemicals) 179.47 Dyna Systems (Chemical Supplies/Containers) 84.26 Davis Meter (Water Meters) 1018.09 Hughes Supply,Inc. (Tees) 31.11 Jim Willis Hardware (Marshland Study Supplies) 66.98 Leesburg Armature (Pump Mtr. Repair) 170.00 Moreland Chemical (Hydrogen Peroxide & Chlorine) 1679.88 Orlando Laboratories (Water Samples) 620.00 South Lake Press (Printing) 23.40 Standard Auto Parts (Pliers -Hose -Oil) 42.02 Sta-Con,Inc. (Air Pumps) 76.72 Western Auto (Electrical Plugs) 3.84 TOTAL $ 4279.87 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager SUBJECT: Neilson Dock Request DATE: July 28, 1977 Attached is a letter and three drawings submitted by Steve Neilson, 344 Crystal Lake Drive, requesting permission to build a private dock and measured swimming course on City owned property at Crystal Lake. I will invite Mr. Neilson to attend the August 9 City Council meeting to discuss this matter. I recommend, however, that you do NOT grant the request at that meeting because of the complex legal and policy questions involved in granting more -or -less exclusive private rights to public property. The City had granted leases and then easements to City lakefront property for the private use of adjacent property owners. Your action on this request may be seen as a precedent by holders of these leases or easements when they request renewal. Questions that should be resolved before acting in this request include the City's right to grant exclusive use of public property to an individual, liability for injury on public property, and overall environ- mental, planning, and policy matters concerning granting such requests. G: Gor on Tiffany Attachments cc: City Clerk (8/9/77 Agenda) C"t 14� • c. �e , � ra-klb�, L41not v f" -J I ® Iv -- N O / _ yr�� y 00� i p N 60� rn rn m m w .I 15 I 'o n o = ' P 1 b L m u A 69 fOc6�n �lh 4 •Y , t 1 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager SUBJECT: Millage Resolution DATE: 8-3-77 Attached is a Resolution setting our 1977-78 millage rate at 5.00 mills, the same as for the two proceeding fiscal years. i Based on 95% of our $48,844,085 effective taxable value, this millage rate will produce $232,009 in revenue for the coming fiscal year. This 95% figure is used for budget purposes to com- pensate for discounts and non -payments, and should be considered the minimum amount that would be collected. Our certified millage for the coming fiscal year is 5.22. This certified millage would produce the amount received this year ($235,807.30) if no new construction and only 95% of our assessed value was taxed. The difference of .22 mills results from a comparison of "apples and oranges" - revenue based on 95% of valuation for next year's certified millage but based on 100% of valuation for the current year's receipts. The Property Appraiser must have our millage set by resolution by mid -August. I recommend adopting the attached Resolution. Gordon Tiffany Attachment cc: City Clerk (8/9/77 Agenda)