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02-08-1983 Supporting Documents® CITY OP CLRRAIONT MINUTES REGULAR MEETING February 8, 1983 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of: Clermont was held February 8, 1963 in the City Council Chambers. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Beals at 7:30 p.m. with the following Council Members in attendance: Hal Turville, Lester Colo, Bob Pool, and Ann Dupee. Other City Officials present were: City Manager. Forbes, City Attorney Baird, Finance Director Saunders, and Deputy City Clerk Brandt. The Invocation was offered by Mayor Beals, followed by the repeat- ing of the Pledge of Allegiance by all present. MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular Meeting held January 25, 1983 were approved as presented. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BANQUET City Manager Forbes reported that the annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet will be held on Saturday, February 26th at the Holiday Inn. Dinner will begin at 7:00 p.m. Any Council Members plan- ning to attend should contact Julie Brandt and she will make the reservations.. ART FESTIVAL It was reported that 200 artists have signed to participate in the Art Festival to be held on February 19th and 20th. The Art League has asked permission to place advertising and direction signs on City property at the corners of Eighth Street and High- way 50 and East Avenue and Highway 50. The signs will be 41xl6', and the festival Committee would like to put them up some time during the week before the Festival and will take them down on 83-027 the 21st of February. After some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE nv rnnNrTT. MEMBER COLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER POOL AND UNAN- FAC MAYORS' CUP RACE - SCULLING REGATTA AT JAYCEE BEACH Mr. Bill Ray appeared before the Council to ask permission to hold a College sponsored Sculling Regatta at Jaycee Beach on March 26, 1983. It was reported that this would be the second largest regatta in the South with Colleges from numerous states participating. Council Member Cole asked if the City would be held liable if any accidents occurred during the race. Mr. Ray stated that the sponsoring College would be responsible. After 83-028 some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER POOL AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO GRAN EPA 201 PROGRAM City Manager Forbes reported that Clermont was twelfth on the State priority list for funding to complete the improvements at the waste treatment plant. He also stated that the City might be eligible for the funds this year because the cities with higher priority on the grant list may not be able to meet their deadlines and this will make the funds available for other cities like Clermont. Mr. Forbes explained that there are three phases in the EPA 201 Pro- CITY of CLERAIONT MINUTES REGULAR MEETING February B, 1983 gram: Phase One, a facilities plan; Phase Two, construction plan; and Phase Three, the actual construction of: the improvements. The City could get -a 55% grant from the Federal Government for Phase Three. This program is now being administered by the State Depart- ment of Environmental Regulation, and the City's deadline for quali- fication for Phase I is August of: 1983. City Manager Forbes requested Council permission to go to Tallahassee with the City Engineer to meet with DER Officials and discuss the feasibility of meeting the August deadline for the 201 Plan, and the costs involved with this project. After some discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to grant permission to City Manager Forbes and the City Engineer permission to go to Tallahassee to discuss the EPA 201 Program with DER Officials. CLERMONT HOTEL Mayor Beals asked if there was any information on the Clermont Hotel. City Manager Forbes stated that there was no new information at this time. FINANCE DIRECTOR'S REPORT PENSION FUND TRUST Finance Director Saunders reported that in keeping with the policy set by the previous Council, he had set up a meeting with Officers of Sun Bank to review the pension fund trust on February 15, 1983 at 3:00 p.m. After some discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to continue these bi-annual meetings and directed Mr. Saunders to change the time for the first meeting to 4:00 p.m. WORKSHOP MEETING Mayor Beals asked the Council for dates and times for future workshop meetings which would be convenient for the Council Members. After some discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that late after- noon on Mondays and Tuesdays would be the best, and scheduled the first workshop meeting for Tuesday, March 1, 1983 at 4:00 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room. Some topics for future. discussion will be the street sweeper, capital improvement plan, Seminole well housing, annexation policy, financial planning, and recreational programs. COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE'S REPORT Council Member Dupee reported that she had attended her first meeting of the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, and gave a brief synopsis of the various programs involving the Council. SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT SUB -STATION Mrs. Dupee also reported that the Sheriff's Department would be open- ing a sub -station in South Lake Plaza which will be of great benefit to local law enforcement. COUNCIL MEMBER POOL'S REPORT Council Member Pool asked City Manager Forbes to check on traffic signs which were knocked down at the corner of East and Minnehaha and on Minn- ehaha Avenue. Mr. Forbes stated that he would investigate this matter. COUNCIL MEMBER COLE'S REPORT Council Member Cole requested that City Manager Forbes investigate the possibility of putting NO PARKING signs at Highway 27 and Bloxam Avenue. Mr. Forbes stated that he would check the situation and get back with Mr. Cole. 'tJ ® CITY OF CLRRMON'r Is MINUTES REGULAR MEETING February 8, .1983 VISITORS WITH BUSINESS SIGN VARIANCE REQUEST - 900 WEST HIGHWAY 50 Mr. Dennis Horton appeared before the Council requesting a sign variance for his property at 900 WOsL Highway 50. The Clermont Sign Ordinance slates that ground signs in C-2 Districts must• be placed at a point one-half the required front yard setback if the height• of the sign is less than 9' above grade. Signs 9' or more above grade may be placed 4-1/2' from the ROW. On Highway 50 the front yard setback is 50', and therefore one-half the required setback is 251. Mr. Horton explained that• he could place his sign 25' from the ROW and meet the code, but• he felt that it would be more aesthetically pleasing to place the sign 4' above grade and the topography of the land would make it necessary to place the sign 4-1/2' from the ROW for visibility. Mayor Beals called for any comments from residents who live within 150' of the property present• in the audience, and no one spoke for or against the requested variance. Council Member Turville stated that the 25' distance from the ROW is really the question here, and that• both the height of the sign and the distance from the ROW are the requests for the variance. Mr. Horton could place the sign 4' from the ROW if he kept it 9' above grade at the pavement, or he could place the sign 4-1/2' above the ground if he kept it 25' from the ROW. Either of these 83-029 options would not require a variance. After some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER POOL TO DENY THIS VARIANCE REQUEST BECAUSE NO HARDSHIP EXIST- ED. After further discussion regarding the placement of Mr. Horton s driveway and the location of trees on his property, Council Member Turville called for the question. THE MOTION TO DENY THE SIGN VARI- ANCE REQUEST CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. OLD BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 418 - AMENDS CUP FOR OFFICE AT 501 ALMOND STREET It was reported that Resolution No. 418 amends a previous Conditional Use Permit granted to Mr. Tom Dougherty for his property at 501 Almond Street. Mr. Dougherty had requested that Senator Richard Langley be allowed to have his legislative office in the building. Condition No. Five of the original CUP stated that the building may be used only as an attorney's office, and was amended to allow the property to be used 83-030 for any office use. After some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER POOL AND UNANIMOUSLY COLE JAYCEE BEACH CONCESSION STAND Mayor Beals read the proposed minimum specifications for a concession- aire to operate at the Jaycee Beach Building from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The terms of operation were more stringent than in the past in that no automatic vending machines or games will be allowed on the premises. Council Member Pool questioned this, and stated that he felt a concessionaire would have a better chance to make a profit if he were allowed to have some types of video games or vending machines. After 83-031 some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE, SECONDED RY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO REQUEST PROPOSALS ® CITY OP CGf:RAIONT MINUTES REGULAR MEETING February 8, 1983 NEW BUSINESS VANDAL TRAILER FOR CLERMONT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL it was reported that the City had received a letter from Mr.. Bill Cockcroft, Principal at Clermont Junior Iligh School asking for City approval to place a vandal trailer at the Junior Nigh School. ❑e staled that during the past two years $5,000 worth of equipment had been taken from the school and he felt the vandal trailer would be a deterrent to theft. Council Member Cole asked if there had been any problems with the trailer that was placed at the lligh School. City Manager Forbes stated that there had been no problems with it. 83-032 After some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLS, n n l.n. n— nv nnnhir TT. MVMnrn Pnnr, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO ALLOW_ _ SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM City Manager Forbes reported that the Parks and Recreation Committee has scheduled the Summer Athletic Program to begin after the Swimming Program this summer. This will extend our Summer Program and allow children to participate in both activities. it was also reported that Mr. Steve Nielson will not be able to conduct the Swimming Program this year, and that the City will be advertising for a certified WSI to conduct the program. The Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Charles B. Aeals, Mayor ATTEST: 2�J0GLGrGCQ1a� Wayn Saunders, City Clerk REQUEST FOR: VARIANCE ) DATE: January 25, 1903 OWNER: Dennis Horton APPLICANT: Owner PROPERTY: Part of lots 0, 9, 16 & 17 Block 99 (Behind KurfiSS) Tenth St. on north side of Hwy. 50); (Between West Ave. & 900 West Highway 50 1,0CATION: Z0N1N0: C-2 REQUEST: To Glace a 5' x V1011 sign approx. A1.' DI of S n of W property line. property line andkjo Bottom of sign to be A' above grader whereas 9' arc required. The Clermont Sign Ordinance states that ground signs COAIMENT5: in C-2 districts must be placed at a point one-half the required front yard setback if the height of the sign is less than 9' above grade. Signs more than " 9' above grade may be placed 41-,' from the right-of-way. On Highway 50 the front- yard setback is 50'. There- fore, one-half the required setback is 25' Mr. Horton could place this sign 25' from the Highway 50 right-of-way and meet our codes. However, he believes the topography of the site precludes such placement. -- 1'LL,13L rKIIiI U11 I I,'L TO THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJIICTMENT OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, F, )IDA APPLICANT NAME:�rNNTe T kiOlt�l�lL_ ADDRESS: Ann W_ klin_hway 5.0 Gentlemen: Having posted the necessary $25.00 appeal fee with the City Clerk, I hereby slake 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) kkildi<nik on lot/s part of T.ots 8,. 9`1.6, 17 Block _99 �^ _ Subdivision City of Clermont, Address 900 W. iliphway 50 ,Zone C-2 Section of Code 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: Because of the topography of the property, it is necessary for me to have a business sign near the highway (4-1/2 feet from my property line) so that it may be visible by those seeking to find my office. The requirement that the sign be 9 feet off the ground will make my business sign not as attractive aesthetically as a lower sign and not as appropriate to a 1:,�jenet�rcopiesloo 7Calf Pecessary floor plans, plot plans, and other pertinent infor- mation are attached hereto, on paper size 8�" 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: January 14, 1983 Very truly yours, (Dennis L. Horton) 5/17/77 BROOME STREET 60' R/W 24-4 5! .' O 0j u S 3° 3£3' h. �a I .�r�•, �� 71 P, i X--Sign ine. -ir7d � - � �\•�� � i iQ , 4 �7 ***Sign be hung from 6 i X,as ` ,� �,i •, ,� 'i'• 'y to a y�yoden. post.. Shen dimes eonsi,�,ns are: I�(O Ad Bo tPm o i n to bg 41 above .i ra e. 10 CWNk CITY OF CLEIRMONT PA. BOX 219 • CURMONT, PLOnIDA 32711 • PHONE M394 4081 January 20, 1.983 Subject: Variance Request Dear Property Owner: This letter is to 'inform you that a Variance request has been made as clescribed on the attached notice. The City notifies all owners within 150 feet of a Variance re- quest to ensure that our citizens are made aware of any, zoning changes that might affect them. The attached request will be heard at a Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 8, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 882 West Desoto Street. You are invited to attend this Public hearing to express your views on this matter. By working together, we can make Clermont a better place in which to live and work. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, George D. Forbes City Manager GDF/mgg Attachment PROPINITY OWNERS WITHIN 150' OF Dennis Horton's Variance Request BLOCK 98 Lot 14 Iiubbert Powell 1640 East Avenue Lots 15, 16 Assemblies of God, Inc. and 17 South Florida District Council P.O. Drawer C Lakeland FL 33802 BLOCK 99 Lots 1 - 4, Baldwin - Fairchild Funeral Homes, Inc. 7 and 18 301 North Ivanhoe Blvd. Orlando FL 32804 Lots 10 - 12 W.E. Walker . 218 Magnolia Street r w„ , . n' ® a At LEGAL I4OTICE VARIANCE Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Clermont will consider a request for a variance to the Zoning Ordinance for the following property: Part of Lots 8, 9, 16, and 17, Block 99, Clermont City Blocks, also known as 900 West highway 50 The owner requests permission to place a 5' x 3110" sign on this property 4�1 from the right-of-way, the lower edge of the sign to be four (4) feet above grade, whereas nine (9) feet are required. The variance request will be discussed at a Public Hearing before the City Council on Tuesday, February 8, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 882 West DeSot-o Street. All interested parties will be given an opportunity to express their views in this matter. Please be advised that, under State Law, if you decide to appeal a decision made with respect to this matter, you will need a record of the proceedings, and may need to ensure that a verbatim record is made. Wayne D. Saunders, City Clerk City of Clermont South Lake Press February 3, 1983 Applicants :h Mann to: Varia ,, d Ai l Fran: City btamager subject: Variance Standards Purpose: T1tis :reme was written to assist Clermont Citizens in understand.i.nq the purpose of zoning variances and the specific circumstances in which the City Council can grant variances. When zoning was first conceived, citizens and lawyers were concerned about the difficulty of writing general rules over land use thaL• would be appli.- aable to innhan enable pieces of property. libere would be cases, for example, where a general side yard requirement would he a hardship on a few lots that were not consistent with the general pattern. For this reason, the variance was included in The Zoning ordinance as a device to alleviate unfairness in particular cases. CONDITIONS THAT MUST Br MET: The concept of a variance was never intended to be a way of relaxing zoning regulations on a wholesale fashion. In order to authorize any variance from ys Zoning the cat Ordinance, the City Council must find the following: 1. That special conditions or circwastances exist which are pec uliar to your land, structure, wh or building ich arenot applicable to other properties in your zoning district. This would include topographic features, o u must shaped T� It thedrtz�te roquirenlent:s, etc. In other words, y application of the Zoning Ordinance produces a unique or unneces- sary hardship in rNard to yourL<�1x•rtY_ Lhat is not applicable to other properties. 2. The Ihardshi must not Ir.. self created. [:xamples of a self created hardship would inclu a having to build an extra garage because you bought another car; or enlarging your home because your mother-in- law is coming to live with you. 3. The City Council cannot grant a zoning variance to you that will arant you a special privilege which is denied to other pmprrty owners in the same zoning cU tract. This mighL include permitting the erection or operation of a bush.- ness that would otherwise not be permitted by the Zoning Ordinance. For example, allowing a shopping center to be built in a residen- tial zone. This would require rezoning the property because the city Council cannot by a variance change the basic zoning classi- fication. 4. In order to obtain a variance you must demonstrate that a literal interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance would deprive you of rights ccmnonly enjoyed by other properties in the same zoning district and cause an unnecessary and undue hardship for you. i Page -2_ Mmrra to: W—ancc Applicants Subject: Variance Standards If you owned a single .lot that was platted many years ago and does not now meet the lot width requirements of the 7.ening Ordinance; you mry have a situation where a ll.teral interpretation of our Zoning Ordinance would deprive you of the use of your lot. This is a right enjoyed by other ad- joining properties and twuld result in an undue hardship. IMever, economic disadvan'R alone does not constitute a hardship suCf _cicnl to warrant granLi.rx7 a variance. A person wanting a_laland area variance for a fourplex because he can't afford to buy enough property does not have sufficient grounds for a variance. S. Any variance that is granted must be the minimum variance to thak—e ssib�.le the reasonable use of our ro r ,and in Mry wlth the _general ntent of the Zoning Ordinance. CONCLUSION: If you believe that your request for a zoning variance meets the above five conditions; feel free to complete the attached application forms. Please remember that you must demonstrate to the City Council, acting as the Zoning Hoard of Adjustment, that your variance request meets . the above conditions before your request can be granted. BMW u0 CITY OF CLERMONT P.O. BOX 219 • CLEWONT, FLOnIDA 32711 • PHONE 904/994•4081 NOTICE TO BIDDERS The City Council of the City of Clermont will consider sealed proposals for the following: Proposals for the operation of the Jaycee Beach Concession Stand Specifications for the proposals and proposal forms may be obtained from the office of the City Clerk during regular business hours. Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Clermont at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Clermont, Florida until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 1983; and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. The proposals will be considered by the City Council at a regular meeting. The City of Clermont reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals, in the whole or part; to waive any informality in any proposal, and accept any proposal which in its discre- tion, may be for the best interest of the City of Clermont. George D. Forbes, City Manager City of Clermont SPECIFICATIONS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL JAYCEE BEACH CONCESSION STAND The City of Clermont will be accepting proposals for use of the Jaycee Beach Concession Building located at Jaycee Beach in the City of Clermont. All proposals must meet the following minimum specifications: I. FEES Each applicant must submit a proposal for the use of this building. The proposal will be in the form of a monthly fee to be paid to the City from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The concessionaire will be responsible for the ex- pense of electricity in the rental area. No water or sewer fees will be charged. II. TERMS OF OPERATION The concession stand can be open between Memorial Day and Labor Day, with food service open from at least 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 P.M. In no case will the snack bar be open earlier than 6:00 a.m. or later than 10:00 p.m. No automatic vending machine services or games will be allowed on the premises, nor may the concessionaire operate in any manner outside of the building. The concessionaire shall serve food such as sandwiches and snack foods, and non-alcoholic beverages. No' alcoholic beverages shall be sold or consumed on the premises.at any time. The concessionaire must comply with all licensing, health and other requirements of the law. III. USE OF THE PREMISES The concessionaire may use the concession building solely as a snack bar facility, and for no other purpose. IV. RESTROOMS AND MAINTENANCE The concessionaire must maintain the premises in a clean and sanitary manner at all times, including the public restrooms; and adhere to all health standards. Pago -2- REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL JAYCEE BEACH CONCESSION STAND V. EQUIPMENT All equipment for the operation of the snack bar must be provided by the concessionaire. The type of equip- ment to be installed must be included in the proposal. VI. INSURANCE The concessionaire must maintain adequate public liability insurance in the amount of $100,000 per accident. VII. AGREEMENT The successful concessionaire must sign a formal agree- ment with the City which, at a minimum, will include the six items listed above. VIII. INSPECTION Appointments to inspect the Jaycee Beach Concession Building may be made by calling the City's Public Works Director, Mr. Bob Smythe at 394-3350. _ IX. PROPOSAL DEADLINE All proposals must meet the minimum criteria listed above. They will be received by the City Clerk of the City of Cler- mont until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 1983 where they will be opened and read aloud publicly. The proposals will then be considered by the City Council at a regular meeting. The City of Clermont reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals, to waive any informality in any proposal, and accept any proposal which in its discretion, may be for the best interest of the City of Clermont. 1 f PROPOSAL FORM FOR JAYCEE BEACH CONCESSION STAND DATE: I. PEE PER MONTH: $ II. DESCRIBE PROPOSED OPERATION AND THE EQUIPMENT WHICH WILL BE USED: III. COMMENTS: IV. I have read and understand the specifications for the op- eration of the Jaycee Beach Concession Building. I agree that if I submit the successful proposal; I will sign a lease agreement with the City which incorporates the City's minimum specifications. NAME ADDRESS CITY TELEPHONE NUMBER HECE,4%3 CLLr MONT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TgL6PHONB 680 E. Highland Avenue 394-2123 CLERMONT, FLORIDA 32711 January 26, 1983 Mr. George Forbes, City Manager City Hall 1 Westgate Plaza Clermont, Florida 32711 Dear Mr. Forbes: The School Board of Lake County has installed a vandal watch trailer on the campus of Clermont Junior High School. In the last two years we have lost over $5,000.00 worth of equipment due to breaking and entering, and theft. I believe that the vandal trailer will reduce the theft. itshould relieve the Police Department from a constant watch of the school. I believe it will be of value both to the school and the city to have this trailer on campus. I sincerely hope this will meet with the city's approval. Sincerely yours, Bill Cockcro t Principal ,1,qx.e1jAn)s 4v6 FORM 4 MF" JORANDUM OF VOTM! A CONFLICT GAH'C NAME—FIItHT NAME—AIIUULE NAMEAOhNCY le ant!nn OATI' ON WIIICII VOTLUCCUI(IIEU Pool, Robert 1-25-83 MAILING ADDRESS —' ❑NTATE. NAMI' UV 1'RItBON RECORDING MINU'1'V,a 1464 East: Avenue ❑COUNTY Julie M. Brandt CITY 'LIP COUNTY TtTld'OF VEI1— IIISCUIIUINU�11NV'I'ISH�'— Ary Clermont32711 Lake MMUNIC1PAL1'CY Deputy City Clerk NAMI'OFAGENCY_--_�--------^�- SPL'CIFY-��- City Council of City of Clermont ❑OTULR MEMORANDUM OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN A VOTING SITUATION (Required by Florida Slalules §112.3143 (1979) ] If you have voted In your official capacity upon any measure in whlch you had a personal, private, or professional Interest which Inures to your special private gain or the special private gain of any principal by whom you are retained, please disclose the nature Of your Interest below. 1. Description of the matter upon which you voted III your official capacity: Councilman Pool abstained from voting on motion 83-023 of the Minutes of the January 25, 1983 Regular Council Meeting concerning the Clermont Hotel. 2. Description of the personal, private, or professional interest you have In the above matter which inures to your special private gain or the special private gain of any principal by whom you are retained: Holder of a one-fourth interest of a second mortgage on the Clermont Hotel. 3. Person or principal to whom the special gain described above will inure: RE Yourself b.❑ Principal by whom you are retained: (NAhfE) SIGNATURE �%��� DATE ON WHICH FORM 4 WAS FILED WITH THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR RECORDING MINUTES OF THE MEETING AT. WHICH THE VOTE OCCURRED: Robert A. Pool February 8, 1983 FILING INSTRUCTIONS This memorandum must be filed within fifteen (15) days following the meeting during which the voting conflict occurred will the person h responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, who shall incorporate the memorandum in the meeting minutes. This form need not be filed merely to indicate the absence of a voting conflict. Florida law permits but does not require you to abstain from voting when a conflict of Interest arises; if you vote, however, the conflict must be disclosed pursuant to the requirements described above.