03-15-1977 Supporting DocumentsMINUTES Nn J.,388
REGULAR MEETING
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held in the Council
Chambers on Tuesday, March 15, 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, Director of
Community Services Smythe, and Chief of Police Tyndal. Others present were: Mrs.
Robert Hanks and Messrs. Evans, Czech, Searles, Poynter, 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 March 8, 1977 were approved as written.
SCHEDULED WORK MEETING
Mayor Smoak called a work session of Council for Monday, April 4,
1977 at 8:00 P. M. in the office of the City Manager to review with
Dr. H. Russell Fogler, pension fund investment consultant, the guide-
lines, and the purpose of such guidelines, as he has prepared for
the investment of the city's pension plan funds.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Smoak commended Finance Director Sanchez on his concise and
easily understandable report submitted previously for Council's
perusal, wherein it reflected the city's finance status through the
first five months of this fiscal year's budget.
LAKES IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE
Mayor Smoak advised that he and City Manager Tiffany had met on
Monday with Mr. William Dailey, newly appointed Chairman of the Lakes
Improvement Committee, to: apprise him of past work by the previous
committee and make their reports available to him, and, as soon as
practicable, he would submit his recommendations to Council as to
proposed objectives of the Committee.
AIRPORT AD HOC STUDY COMMITTEE
Mayor Smoak reported that the DOT had included South Lake County,
more specifically, the City of Clermont, for an airport facility in
their 20 year plan, and when Council had previously discussed the
matter of an airport ad hoc committee, it was determined that such a
committee should be in conjunction with all the municipalities in
South Lake County; That in recent contact with the County Commission
who had agreed the matter was worth pursuing, they had appointed
Mr. Frank Ezell of Leesburg as the county's representative, and he had
appointed Messrs. Richard Piene and Ozell Hardy from Groveland and
Mascotte respectively, as recommended by Mayor Carlton Downing of
Groveland; Mr. Don McCaffrey of Clermont as Chairman of the Committee,
and hoped to make an appointment from the City of Minneola within
the next few days; and, That the purpose of the committee will be
to review the recommendations and plans as presented by the DOT,
review the feasibility study of the East Central Florida Planning
Council, and then present their recommendations as to whether the
matter is worthwile pursuing further, back to the municipalities and
the County Commission.
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COOPER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Councilman Schroedel, liaison representative to the Library Board,
reported briefly on his recent attendance at their Board meeting
wherein it was reported that of their budget in the amount of $24,000,
it appeared they would run short of funds of approximately $2,000
due to salary increases; That the bi-centennial fund project of internal
improvements to the building had been completed and was a tremendous
asset; That the Library would be sponsoring the April 20th Orange Blossom
Breakfast featuring a film on the Panama Canal; and due to the limited
and congested parking facities on Desoto Street in front of the
building, inquired if the city would provide an access from the street
to their vacant lot immediately west of their building for off-street
parking.
City Manager Tiffany was requested to consider the matter and submit
his recommendation. to Council as to an approximate minimal cost to
acommodate the Library with off-street parking.
.LAKE SUNNYSIDE SHORELINE
Councilman Schroedel advised of requests received from residents
near Lake Sunnyside to have the dead materials removed from around
the lake shore to the waters edge, caused from the recent freeze.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INDUSTRIAL COMMITTEE
Councilman Blackburn, liaison representative to the Chamber of Commerce,
reported on his recent attendance of the newly organized industrial
committee meeting, and felt that with the enthusiasm shown, it would
be a productive one.
BROOME STREET IMPROVEMENT
Inasmuch as definite plans for the grade, etc. of DOT'S proposed
improvement of State Road 50 at its intersection with Twelfth Street
and westward to Emerald Lakes was not available, motion was made by
Manor Smoak seconded by Councilman Schroedel and carried that further
discussion regarding the Broome Street improvement be tabled pending
inquiry from DOT as to any comments they might have concerm ng the
improvement of the street and what the safety factor would be to the
residents of Emerald Lakes should the street be improved. The matter
was referred to City Manager Tiffany to make such inquiry.
LAND FILL TRACT
Dispostion of the former city land fill property, recently appraised
at $33,000, was discussed by Council. Mr. Phil Searles, executive
secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, appealed to Council that no
action be taken to dispose of the property for at least 90 days in
order that the recently organized Committee of "100" might research
as to possible future use of the property. It was further suggested
that it might be of substantial use in the future for recreational
purposes. In view of this motion was made by Councilman Blackburn,
seconded by Mayor Smoak and carried that the matter be tabled.
GARDEN CLUB LEASE
Mrs. Robert Hanks, representative of the Clermont Garden Club, appeared
before Council in support of obtaining a lease on the property on
which the Garden Club building is located under the same terms of 50
years plus 10 year renewal option as the City holds from the County.
It was the opinion of Mayor Smoak that terms of a 20 year lease plus
5 year renewal option would be more desirous from a total community
standpoint in that the property as located just adjacent to the city
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police and fire building could possibly be utilized at some future
date in an expansion program of city facilities in a centrally located
location. It was the opinion of Mrs. Hanks that any term less than the
one which they proposed would appear unfair due to the substantial
investment which they had made on the property in good faith based on
the long term lease which they had obtained from the city long ago.
Motion was made by Councilman �D rd seconded b Councilman Schroedel
and carr ed that
C t ti A torne Dar a requested to prepare the
necessary document sub -leas n the property to the Clermont Garden
Club under the term�ch they had re uested That t e ro er ersons
be —authorized to execute the docwnent su ,iect to is approva by t e
CCok v
ounn as recuiredin the lease to the cityfrom the County. Mayor
Smoaoted in the neeat ve on nassaae of the motion.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 160-C
Councilman Honey introduced AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL MAP OF THE CITY OF
CLERMONT, REZONING THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN FROM R-2 ZONING
CLASSIFICATION TO R-3 ZONING CLASSIFICATION, SUBJECT TO A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR PROFESSIONAL OFFICE, and the Ordinance was read in
full for a first reading by City Clerk Carroll. During discussion on
the proposed Ordinance, Councilman Byrd questioned the legality of
a rezoning ordinance contingent on a CUP for a particular use which
he felt was an attempt to circumvent the city's existing zoning ordinance.
City Attorney Baird was requested to further research the matter as
proposed as to its legality, and further communicate with Councilman
Byrd.
There being no further business to be brought before the Council at this time, the
meeting was adjourned by Mayor Smoak at 8:45 P. M.
Claude L. Smoak, Jr.,Mayor
Dolores W. Carroll, City Clerk
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: Broome Street Extension
DATE: March 14, 1977
Attached is a letter from John Springstead including a cost estimate
for construction of Broome Street from 12th Street to Emerald Lakes Mobile
Home Park.
Cost estimate for this proposed project would be between $23,970
and $25,970, including engineering. If the City paid one-third of the cost,
our share would be $7,950 to $8,656. 1>,
John Harder has been given a copy of the letter. He plans to attend
tomorrow night's meeting.
If this street is opened, I recommend changing its name to "Lake
Village Avenue" to avoid confusion with Broome Street north of SR 50 and to
continue the name within Emerald Lakes.
Gordon Tiffany
Attachment
cc: City Clerk (Agenda 3-15-77)
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Mr, Gordon Tiffany,
City Manager
City Nall
1 West Gate Plaza
Clermont, Florida 32711
Re: City of Clermont
Design Extension of Broome St., West E-113B
Dear Gordon:
In compliance with your instructions, we have inspected the site for
above referenced project.
We have considered in our preliminary design, using conventional road
construction with standard curb and gutter and four (4) inlet structures.
The proposed street is approximately 1,000 feet long and the drainage from
approximately 700 feet of the right-of-way will be percolated into the soils,
using inlet structures and inverse "French Drains". Drainage design will
be based on percolation rates of the existing soils.
The total estimate for drainage is Three thousand, five hundred, fifty-
eight dollars and no/100 ($3,558.00), and street construction is Nineteen
thousand, twelve dollars and 84/100 ($19,012.84), giving a total of Twenty-
two thousand, five hundred seventy dollars and 84/100 ($22,570.84). It is
our estimate that Engineering costs (including Engineering surveys) would
be Fourteen hundred dollars to Sixteen hundred dollars ($1,400.00 to $1,600.00).
This does not include testing.
Should you have any questions regarding this information, please feel
free to contact me.
Very truly yours,
SPRINGSTEAD AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
John/�ingstead, P. E.
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COST ESTIMATE:
FOR
EXTENSION OF BROOME
STREET
CITY OF CLERMONT
E-113B
A. ROADWAY, 24' Pavement, 1,000 10119
1.
Clearing and (]rubbing
N/A
2.
Rough Grading
N/A
3.
12" Stabilized Subgrade - 3,222
sq. yds
@ $0.95/sq. yd.
$3,061.11
4.
6" Limerock base - 2,667 sq. yds
@ $1.70/ sq. yd.
4,533.33
5.
1" Asphaltic Concrete - 2,667 sq.
yds @ $1.25/sq.yd.
3,333.75
6.
Standard Curb and Gutter - 2,000
L.F. @ $3.50/L.F.
7,000.00
7.
Finish Grading - 3,556 sq. yd. @
$0.10/sq. yd.
355.60
8.
Sod - 1,067 sq. yds. @ $0.45/sq.
yd.
480._15
9.
Grassing and Mulching - 2,489 sq.
yds @ $0.10/sq. yd.
248.90
SUBTOTAL "A"
$19,012.84
B. DRAINAGE
1.
Inlets - 4 @ $350.00 ea.
$ 1,400.00
2.
24" ACCMP - 60 L.F. @ $15.00/L.F.
900.00
3.
18" ACC14P - 24 L.F. @ $12.00/L.F.
288.00•
4.
18" Perforated ACCMP - 60 L.F. @ $12.00/L.F.
720.00
5.
Drainfield - Lump Sum
250.00
SUBTOTAL "B"
$ 3,558.00
SUBTOTAL " A " -- $19,012.84
SUBTOTAL " B " 3,558.00
TOTAL
$22,570.84
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: City Land Fill Tract
DATE: February 16, 1977
Attached are copies from an appraisal giving information on the former
City Landfill located south of Oak Lane Mobile Home Park south of Highway
50 and west of the marsh. J. M. Vander Meer recently appraised this
property at my request and estimated its value at $33,000.
The area can no longer be used for a landfill under current require-
ments because of its proximity to the marsh and the high ground water
table. I foresee no future municipal use for this property.
I recommend advertising this surplus property for sale with a minimum
price of $30,000.
i
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Gor do Tiffany
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rehrunry 7, 1977
Gordon 'Tiffany
City Manager
Clermont, Florida
Dear Mr. 'Tiffany:
Pursuant to your request for all appraisal of the land fill property,
I have conducted an investigation and inspection of the property.
The land was vacant at the time of inspection and part of the land
is useable and part is in marsh.
The area of the oak trees will be suitable for a home or mobile
home to be placed. The balance of the land will be settling the
next 10 years and will be suited for pasture land.
Based on the information and influences in this report, it is my
opinion that as of February 1, 1977, this property had a market
value of:
T11IR'TY TIIREE'r11OUSAND AND N0/100 DOLLARS
($33, 000, 00)
If I may be of any further service or if you have any questions,
please feel free to call me.
Sincerely, /
• rye/ ' //�f*��%hGG-�
, M/., Vander Meer
Realtor -Appraiser
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CI'CY T ANI) I-'If.I., TI,IAC'1'
SUMNIA HY SIIICNT
Owner of Record,
Location:
Legal:
Size:
Zoning:
Highest and Best Use:
Present Use:
Date of inspection:
Date of Photographs:
Date of Valuation:
Appraiser's Estimated Value:
City of Clermont
One and one-half mile west
of Clermont. South of Oak
L,nne Mobile home Park
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40 acres plus roadway
Agriculture
IIomesite and pasture
Vacant
.January 15, 1977
January 18,1977
January 15. 1977
February 1, 1977
$33, 000. 00
J. M. Vander Mcer
Appraiser - Realtor
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GENERAL DL5CHWTION
This 404• acre tract is approximately 1 1/2 miles west of
Clermont, south of the Oak Lane Mobile Home Park. It
has a clay road %ia,y to it. There are a few Oak trees and
some Pines on the property.
There is approximately 20 acres of pasture land and 20 acres
of marsh. There is electric service to the tract.
The land will be settling for some time. IIowever, I feel that
the useage for pasture will work well as it would be suitable
for horses and cattle along with a homesite in the Oak trees
where the soil has not been disturbed.
The land is fairly level and the canal will give animals a
constant supply of water.
It is commonly understood that it takes 10 years for land
of this type to settle and be useable for any type of construction.
J. M. Vander Meer
Appraiser - Realtor
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J. M. Vander Meer
Appraiser - Realtor
C'Irat't'rl Ic:n'I'J OV VAr.UA'I•rON
I'll 01,1�:HTY OWNp:D Hy:
City of Clermont
IIIXZIJLSTHD BY-
Qor•don 'Tiffany, City Mnnager
LEGAL.:
Tracts 17, 18, 31, and 32.
Section 27,Townshlp 22 South,
Range 25 East. Grovelnnd Farms,
Lake County Subdivision plus the
ronrl cuscment into the property.
Complete legal page 7.
ESTIMATED HIGH LAND VALUE:
20 acres @ $1450 per acre=
$29, 000. 00
20 acres @ $275 per acre=
5, 500.00
ESTIMATED TOTAL VALUE:
$34, 500.00
(ESTIMATED TOTAL VALUE:
(rounded to) $33,000.00
This tract with road access and fairly close in, has an area for
a home or mobile home. The land which was used for a land fill
will settle for some time to come, normally 10 years before
being used for buildings, but will make a good pasture.
No responsibility is assumed for title conditions or any matter
which is legal in nature.
The information contained herein is not guaranteed, but it was
gathered from reliable sources which are believed to be accurate.
We hereby certify that we have personally checked the within
described property; that we have no present or future contemplated
interest therein; that our employment in malting appraisals is in
no way contingent on the amount of our valuation. This appraisal
has been made in conformity with Rules of Professional Ethics of
the American Tnstitute of Real Estate Appraisers of the National
Association of Real Estate Boards. That to the best of our know-
ledge and beliefs, the statements and opinions contained in this
appraisal subject to the limiting conditions herein set forth, are
correct.
Value as of February 1, 197' � ac' � �72CC1i
J . Vander Meer, Realtor -Appraiser
J. M. Vander Meer
Appraiser - Realtor
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