06-14-1977 Supporting DocumentsMINUTES
REGULAR 14EETING
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A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held in the
Council Chambers on Tuesday, June 14, 1977, The meeting was called to order at
7:30 P. M. by Mayor Claude E. Smoak, Jr., with the following members present:
Councilman Byrd, Schroedel, Blackburn and Honey. Other officials present were:
City Manager Tiffany, City Attorney Baird, City Clerk Carroll, Finance Director Sanchez,
Director of Public Works Smythe, Building Official Nagel, and Chief of Police Tyndal.
Others present were: Mesdames Cooper, Soules, Tffany, The Messrs. Czech, Vitter,
Sargent, Jones, Robinson, Holley, and Sanchez.
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 May 24, 1977 were approved as written.
RESOLUTION: SPECIAL RECOGNITION TO FLORENCE I. COOPER
Councilman the on of A SERVICE RESOLUTION CE OFFLORENCE
I. COOPER, recently retired from the Clermont Police Department
after having diligently service the community as a radio dispatch
operator in that department since February 2, 1963, and the motion
was seconded by Councilman Blackburn and unanimously carried, with
the Number 296 being assigned to it. Mayor Smoak read the RESOLUTION
in its entirety, and thereupon presented a copy to Mrs. Cooper.
The RESOLUTION was gratelly accepted by Mrs. Cooper, who acknowledged
a pleasant tenure in the employ of the City, and recognized the help
and cooperation extended to her by fellow co-workers during her
employment.
VISITORS WITH BUSINESS
Mr. Bronson Robinson appeared before Council in support of his desire
to pursue construction of a portable live bait structure on his
business property located at 516 West Highway 50, which had been determined
by the city administration to be in violation. Building Official Nagel
advised that a portable structure of such a size that would permit
removal from the existing required setback from the intersection at the
close of regular business hours would be allowed, but that following
an on -site inspection of the structure which was approximately 16 feet
long, 6 feet deep and over 6 feet in heighth with no visible means of
its portability, it had been determined by the city administration as
not being an allowable portable unit at this location. It was the
suggestion of Mayor Smoak, and Council was in agreement, that the matter
be referred to City Attorney Baird for further investigation, and in
conjunction with Mr. Robinson as to his proposed finalization intentions
for the structure, submit his interpretation of the existing require-
ments as affects the proposed structure.
With regards the necessary removal of a temporary flashing portable
sign now existing on Mr. Robinson's business site as the time allowance
has expired, he was advised a permanent lighted, but not flashing,
sign of like size, 9 feet off grade, 4'•1 feet off right-o-way, and
25 feet away from the intersection, measured from the curb, would be
allowed. Mr. Robinson was agreeable with this, advising it would
present no problem and the matter would be taken care of.
Mr. Grant Vitter, owner of Bob's Bar located at 801 Montrose Street,
appealed to Council to restore the several parking spaces at the
intersection of 8th and Montrose Streets which had been eliminated
at time of removal of the traffic light at that intersection, advising
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such removal had adversely affected his business. Mr. Vitter
was advised that following the recently completed repaving project
in that area, the city administration was presently in the process of
formulating a now parking pattern, and would be happy to review the
proposed plans with him.
CITY HALL EXCHANGE
City Manager Tiffany advised of a request from Mr. Henry Hodge,
receiver for the old Citizens Bank Building, for a renewal by
Council of the Option Agreement for exchange of the present City Hall,
which had expired on March 1st. Motion was nmde by Mayor Smoak,
seconded by Councilman Blackburn an carried that the Option Aqreement
as execute on January 1, 191/,be extended tnrougn June iu, 1977.
STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
City Manager Tiffany advised the street improvement program had been
completed this week at a total cost of $146,000, which had also in-
cluded the heater -planing portion, and that he felt it was a "well done"
asset to the City. Mayor Smoak reiterated on the commendable paving
program, accounting for it in a great degree, to the constant and close
scrutiny of the project by Director of Public Works Smythe, and City
Manager Tiffany.
EXCESSIVE LITTER
Mayor Smoak advised of what he felt was an alarming situation existing
in the City that appeared to be even worsening, wherein there is excessive
glass bottles, and litter in general, being dumped on street right-o-
ways throughout the City; That he felt the responsibility for eliminating
such a situation lies with the people of this community to report any
such observations immediately for possible apprehension of such vio-
lators; and, That he would encourage the Police Department to instigate
a concentrated effort to that effect.
COOPER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Councilman Schroedel, liaison representative to the Library Board,
reported on his recent attendance at their regular meeting wherein
it was reported they felt the off-street parking the City provided was
an admirable job, but had been receiving some complaints from library
patrons regarding the longer distance to the library entrance; That
they had just completed re -cataloging 3300 books; That they now had
a library book service in operation at the local hospital; That it
was hoped they would be able to participate in a newly offered paper
back government subsidy program; That they had been given a new
glass enclosed cabinet for the showing of valuable collections by The
Friends of the Library; and, They had completed their new budget and
were submitting copies to Council for their consideration.
REQUESTED USE OF JENKINS AUDITORIUM
City Clerk Carroll read a communication from Mrs. Wener Heinrich
wherein she requested use of Jenkins Auditorium for a dance to be
held on June 17th between the hours of 7:00 P. M. and 12:00 midnight.
Motion was made by Councilman Blackburn seconded by Councilman Schroedel
and carried that the request be granted provided all rules and regula-
tions pertaining to dance held there are met.
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City Clerk Carroll read a communication from the Rev. T. C. Moon of
Harvest Time Assemblies -Apopka wherein he requested use of the Jenkins
Auditorium to sponsor '!All Day Camp Meetings" on July lath thru
June 23rd. Motion was made .�y Councilman Blackburn, seconded b
Mayor Smoak and carr ed t iat tic rec�ues�t a nranted soli act to the
a roval of Cat Ma er 7lffan fY nasmuch as L—'L;ou�T was not fa�fiar
w t t o ornan zat on ma ng t o request.
WEST BEACH CONCESSION
City Manager Tiffany reported on a request received from Thomas and
James Jones for exclusive permission to operate a food and drink
concession at West Beach, and who would agree to routinely clean the
public restrooms located there, and release the City from claims or
damages arising from their business. Fie further reported there had
not been a regular concession at that location since 1971, and believing
it to be in the best interest of the City to grant such request, he
so recommended. Motion was made by Councilman Byrd seconded by_
Councilman Honey and carried that City Attorney Baird prepare the
necessary document agreement to grant the request.
VFW PARK AGREEMENT
City Manager Tiffany advised that the proposed agreement between the
City and the VFW to allow the vertans to develop the County-owned/City
leased lot next to their building as a "Veterans Memorial Park" had
been accepted and executed by them, and he would thereupon recommend
its acceptance and execution by Council. Motion was made by Councilman
Byrd seconded by Councilman Honey and carried that the City Manager s
recommendation be accepted and the agreement be executed by the
proper officials.
SUNSET LAKE SEDIMENT BASIN
City Manager Tiffany apprised Council of documents received from DOT
wherein prior Council action in 1975 by Resolution No. 259 to DOT had
indicated Council's acceptance to their proposal for constructing
a drainage basin in Sunset Park, and in view of such a drainage
basin in Sunset Park, and in view of such prior action he had delayed
making a formal request to the Lake County Pollution Control Board
until further discussion by Council. Mayor Smoak reiterated his
previous opinion that a re-evaluation of the plans should be made
by Mr. Hennessey of the LCPCB in hopes that structure could be built
to allow capture of the sediment from the road and the run-off and
the lake still be used, and he thereupon moved that the matter be
referred to Mr. Hennessey for his opinion. The motion was seconded
BROOME STREET AGREEMENT
City Manager Tiffany submitted the proposed agreement between the City,
Poynter -Harder Construction Co., Inc. and Clermont Emerald Lakes, Inc.
for construction of the Broome Street Extension, advising that it had
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been executed by them, and recommended that it be accepted and
executed by Council. Motion was made by Councilman Honey. seconded
by Councilman Byrd and carried that the CityMana er s recommendation
be accepted and the agreement a execute by the proper cif off cials.
CETA AGREEMENT
City Manager Tiffany submitted a proposed agreement between the
Board of County Commissioners and the City whereby the City would be
eligible for participation in the Comprehensive Education Training Act
Program, and recommended that it be accepted and executed by Council.
Motion was made by Councilman Blackburn seconded by Councilman Honey
and carried that the City _Manager's Blackburn
be accepted and
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the aqreement be exuted by the proper city officials.
AUDIT AGREEMENT
City Manager Tiffany submitted a proposed agreement from Greenlee,
Paul, Furnas & Kurras, Certified Public Accounts, for the auditing
of the City's accounts. Motion was made by Councilman Blackburn,
seconded by Councilman Honey and carried that the agreement be accepted
and executed by the proper city officials.
CODY PROPOSAL
City Manger Tiffany submitted a proposal from Cody & Associates, Inc.
of Lakeland to conduct a Position Classification and Pay Plan Study
for the City, and recommended that he be authorized to accept the
proposal. Motion was made by Councilman Byrd, seconded by Councilman
Blackburn and carried that the City Manager's recommendation be
accepted.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Motion was made by Councilman Honey, seconded by Councilman Blackburn
and carried that the bills be paid. A copy is attached hereto.
RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES
Councilman Blackburn offered and moved the adoption of A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA RESPONDING TO A
REQUEST FROM THE CLERMONT JUNIOR WOMEN'S CLUB FOR RECOGNITION OF A
MISS CLERMONT PAGENT TO SELECT AN AMBASSADOR TO REPRESENT THE CITY
OF CLERMONT AND EXPRESSING DESIRE TO HOLD SAID PAGENT IN CONJUNCTION
WITH THE ANNUAL LABOR DAY FESTIVITIES, and the motion was seconded by
Councilman Honey and unanimously carried. The RESOLUTION was read
by City Clerk Carroll by title only, and the Number 297 assigned to it.
Councilman Blackburn offered and moved the adoption of AN ORDINANCE
UNDER THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA, REGULATING
SOLICITATIONS FOR ANY PURPOSE: PROHIBITING SOLICITATIONS BY FALSE OR
FRAUDULENT STATEMENTS: REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH:
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY: PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE: AND PRO-
VIDING FOR PUBLICATION, and the motion was seconded by Mayor Smoak.
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: Blackburn, Schroedel, Byrd, Honey, and
Smoak. Total Ayes: Five. Nayes: None. So the ORDINANCE was adopted
and the Number 162-C assigned to it.
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Councilman Schroodel introduced AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CLE•RMONT, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 26-10
OF ARTICLE• V OF APPC•NDIX A OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES: PROVIDING
FOR NON -CONFORMING USES: PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS: REPEALING
ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH: PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY:
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE: AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION,
and the ORDINANCE was read for a first reading by City Clerk Carroll,
by title only.
There being no further business to be brought before the Council at this time, the
meeting was adjourned by Mayor Smoak at 9:20 P. M.
Dolores W. Carroll, City Clerk
C au a E. Smoa Jr., Mayor
CARLISLE A. DYRD,JR.,
MAYOR PRO-TEM
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: Sunset Lake Sediment Basin
DATE: June 10, 1977
Last week you received a 15-page packet of material giving
background information on the proposed Sunset Lake Sediment Basin.
Council minutes of July B, 1975 state that "Council was in
agreement" with the amended DOT proposals for drainage relating to
the SR 50 project, including the Sunset Lake Basin. In last week's
material you received a copy of a Resolution adopted July 22, 1975
in which the Council said that the proposed basin "is in the best
Interest of the City". DOT District Engineer C. A. Benedict
aknowledged receipt of the July 22 resolution, saying "With this
(resolution) we will proceed with the design of the drainage basin
within the area designated in the resolution".
In light of prior City approval of the basin as designated,
I recommend deeding the property to FOOT as required.
Gordon Tiffany
cc: City Clerk (6/14/77 Agenda)
RECEIVEDJUN 6 1977
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APPLICATION
Applicati(A is hereby made ror UK use oi' the Clermont Jenkins Civic
Auditorium between the hours of
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and the following named four or more persons will be in attendances as
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I/We understand that I/We are to pay a rental fee of $2.00 per hour with
a minimum of $6.00. I/We further understand and agree that I/We am/are
responsible for any vandalism, or damage to the building and/or fixtures and
as assurance of such responsibility I/We are posting $56.00 as surety with
the Chamber of Commerce Secretary. It is my/our understanding that the $50.00
surety, less rental fees, will he returned to me./us within five days following
the dance providing that the auditorium and/ur fixf:uras are not damaged.
Date
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TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: West Beach Concession
DATE: June 10, 1977
Thomas and James Jones have requested exclusive permission to
sell softdrinks, ice cream, and light foods at the City's West Beach.
Several years ago there was a regular summer concession at the beach, — g.
but there has been none since 1971.
The two men propose to operate from a small trailer, and not
use the old building. It would be too expensive for either the City
or the men to bring the building up to standards, for concession purposes.
In return for the exclusive right to sell food at the beach,
the men would agree as follows:
(1) No alcoholic beverages or glass containers
are allowed;'
(2) They will routinely clean the public restrooms,
to maintain them in a reasonable safe and - {'
sanitary condition; and,
(3) They will release the City from claims or f
damages arising from their business. ry
The City Attorney advises that a record motion of the Council is
sufficient to grant the request. I believe that it is in our best l`
interest to agree as outlined above, and so recommend. 3
Gordon Tiffany
cc: City Clerk (6/14/77 Agenda)
Cl.ermont Junior Women's Club
Cl.ermont, FL
June 9, 1977.
City of Clermont
1. Westgate P1.117,e
Clermont, FL 32711
Attention: Mayor and Members of the Council.
Dear Sirs:
Attached is a resol.ution from the Cl.ermont Junior Women's C1.ub
for consideration at your next council. meeting on June 14, 1977.
The Cl.ermont Junior Women's Club is most anxious to promote good
---- wil.l and citizenship within the City of Clermont. We feel this
ambassador wil.1. serve as a step in the right direction. We are
emphasizing that this is not a beauty contest, but a pageant to
select a capable represenTaTive for the City of Cl.ermont. Our
goal. is to sel.ect a young lady for this position that Clermont can be proud to have as its ambassador.
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Bev Pool.
Clermont Junior Women's Club
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: Section 26-10 Amendment
DATE: June 10, 1977
At its June 7 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission
unanimously voted to recommend that the City Council adopt the
attached ordinance.
The ordinance amends Section 26-10 of our zoning code in
two respects: (1) provides that "lower" uses in existing buildings
in "higher" zones be permitted as conditional uses instead of
permitted uses as the code now reads, and (2) permits the Planning
and Zoning Commission and City Council to grant special exceptions
for the reconstruction, enlargement, or expansion of non -conforming
residences.
Commission members thought that Section 26-10 as now written
serves a legitimate purpose by encouraging the use of existing
buildings. They recognized, however, that the integrity of the
zoning districts may be damaged by allowing C2 uses in C1 zones, M1
uses in C2 zones, and M2 uses in M1 zones. By making these conditional
instead of permitted uses, we would continue to encourage the use of
existing buildings, but would protect the integrity of our zoning
districts by allowing the City to place reasonable restrictions on
such uses.
The second part of this ordinance is an outgrowth of the
Commission's "Transition Zones" study. During a meeting with TZ property
owners, owners of non -conforming residences expressed their concern over
the restrictions on their properties, and requested a means of relief.
The proposed ordinance would allow the P & Z and City Council to grant
permission for non -conforming residential uses to be expanded, recon-
structed, or enlarged, but only on meeting two tests: (1) that such
use will not be obnoxious or detrimental to the district and (2) that
denial of a special exception would create a hardship.
I recommend that this ordinance be introduced.
fiord n Tiffany
Attachment
cc: City Clerk (6/14/77 Agenda)
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: City Hail Exchange
DATE: June 14, 1977
Monday afternoon Harry Hodge, receiver for the old Citizens Dank Building,
called and requested a letter from the City stating that the attached option to
exchange property is still open. The option was sent to Mr. Hodge in December
and expired on March I.
On April 24 a hearing was held in Michigan at which the Exchange Dank
requested foreclosure on the Bank property. According to Exchange President
Ed Stephens, Mr. [lodge was given 30 days to sell the building and 30 days to close
the sale. If he is not able to do so by June 24, the Exchange will foreclose.
We received no reply from Mr. Hodge on this option, although he did
request that the City agree to pay 1976 taxes on the building. At the Council's
direction, I replied on March 8 that the "Council requested that you submit an
executed, written proposal including terms of the proposed property exchange
acceptable to you." Although I have had several contacts with Mr. [lodge since
March 8 we have not received the requested executed proposal.
To reply to Mr. Hodge's inquiry, I need to know whethertheCouncil still
considers the terms contained in the option acceptable to the City.
0An Tiffan
Y
Attachment
ACCOUNTU PAYABLE JUNK 14, 1977
GENERAL FUND
A t, 1, AuLomotivu Service
Anderson Rnginun, lac.
Armstrong SmiLh Pnintn
Ilattorion By Flohor
Bureau of Buni.nenn Practice
Cal Hogntrom
Champion Uniformn
Clermont Auto Parts
Clermont Buildorn Supply
Clermont Hardware & Supply
Credit Bureau of Euntin
Coblo❑ Radiator & Auto Elect.
Duat=Pax Service
E. It. Jahnn Industries
Eckerd Drugs
F & It Office Supplies
Gem Chemical Co.
Highway Equip & Supply Co.
Hilltop Stationery
Hunts Carden Center
Hughes Supply
IBM
Jim Willis Hardware & Supply
Kennedy Co.
Knowles Pest Control
Konsler Steel Co.
Lake Apopka Nat'l Gas
Lake Communication Service
Lake County Public Works
Modern Welding Co.
Morgan's Auto Parts
Reeves Southeastern Corp.
South Lake Press
Standard Auto Parts
W. M. Teal
Whites Blue Print Service Inc
UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
Allied Chlorine & Chem. Pro.
B & H Sales
Brooks Products of Fla., Inc
Clermont Auto Parts
Clermont Builders Supply
Clermont Builders Supply
Clermont Hardware & Supply
Clermont Med. Center
Foundations of Calif.
Hanks Electric Co.
Hilltop Stationery
Hughes Supply
Jim Willis Hardware
Moores Service
Orlando Lab. Inc.
Sta-Con Inc.
Standard Auto Parts
Robert J. Trudell
(Alignment & Repair. Muffler)
(Short black)
(Paint)
(Battery)
(Safety Pontorn)
(Rental Pen)
(Uniformn)
(Auto Maint. & Repair Parta)
(ConcroLu & Building MaLerinla)
(Hardware)
(Duen)
(Repair Radiator)
(Janitorial Supplies)
(Sand)
(Films, Tape & Extension Cord)
(Office Supplies)
(Janitorial Supplies)
(Saw Blades)
(Office Supplies, Towels, & Can Liners)
(Dog & Swan Food)
(Pipe & Fixtures)
(Office Supplies)
(Hardware)
(Jenkins -Install Compressor & A/C Maint.)
(Pest Control)
(Saw Blades)
(Utilities)
(Repair Siren)
(Landfill Charges)
(Welding Supplies)
(Drill & Wrench)
(Building Materials)
(Publications)
(Auto Maint. & Repair Parts)
(Petroleum Products)
(Zoning Maps & Vellum Print)
Inc. (Chlorine)
(Meters)
(Meter Boxes)
(Auto Repair Parts)
(Marshland Study)
(Building Materials & Marshland Study)
(ELLS & Nipples)
(Injections)
(Wastewater Manual)
(Air Conditioner -Sewer Plant)
(Towels)
(Inventory Supplies & Pipe Cutters)
(Hardware)
(Paint Trucks)
(Chemical Determinations)
(Regulators)
(Auto Repair Parts)
(Borrow Pit Lease)
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