10-28-1982 Supporting Documents® CITY OF CURMONT
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
September 28, 1982
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont wan hold
September 28, 1.982 in the City Council Chambers. The Meeting was called
to order by Mayor. Hoski.nson at 7:30 p.m. with the following Councilman
in attendance: Hal Turvillc, Michael Conley, and Bob Pool. Other. City
officials present were: City Manager Forbes, City Attorney Baird and
Julio Brandt.
The Invocation was offered by Mayor Hoskinson, followed by repeating of
the Pledge of Allegiance by all present.
MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilman Pool, seconded by Councilman Turvillo
and unanimously carried to approve the Minutes of. the September 13, 1982
Workshop Meeting as presented.
A motion was made by Councilman Turvillc, seconded by Councilman Pool and
unanimously carried to approve the Minutes of the September lh, 1982
Regular Meeting as presented.
A motion was made by Councilman Conley, seconded by Councilman Pool and
unanimously carried to approve the minutes of the September 21, 1982
Special Meeting as presented.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
SPRAY FIELD PLANS
City Manager Forbes reported that the City Engineer is almost finished
with plans for our spray field and has submitted a report to the State
Department of Environmental Regulation. A summary of the report was
given to each Councilman and Mr. Forbes requested that they carefully
review the summary and decide if they would like to have a Workshop
with the City Engineer to discuss the report.
LAKE-SUMTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE LEASE OF OLD LIBRARY BUILDING
City Manager Forbes reported that Dr. Allan of Lake -Sumter Community had
met with him and discussed that the College would be willing to pay $20
per month for grounds maintenance and also be responsible for repairs to
the heating/cooling system with a maximum liability of $500. The lease
would be effective for Fiscal Year 1982 - 1983. After some discussion,
82-156 A MOTION WAS MADE SY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN POOL AND
Kbl'Alh TUTnl
FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982-1983. Dr. Allan was in the audience and expressed
his thanks to the Council for their decision. He stated that he hoped
the college would be able to continue to offer classes in Clermont for
South Lake County residents; and that in the near future, the College
would be reassessing the needs of the Clermont area students.
SOUTH LAKE REFUSE OF GROVELAND
City Manager Forbes stated that he had received a letter from South Lake
Refuse of Groveland requesting that they be able to operate a refuse
service within the City Limits of Clermont. Mr. Forbes explained that
Dump -All Refuse Service was granted a non-exclusive franchise in 1980
to operate in Clermont and South Lake Refuse could be granted the same
type of franchise. Councilman Conley stated that South Lake Refuse
operates in Minneola and Groveland and he has never heard any complaints
about their service. City Attorney Baird stated that a franchise agree-
ment could be drawn up.
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VISITORS WITH BUSINESS
COOPER MEMORIAL LIBRARY BOARD - COUNTYWIDE LIBRARY SYSTEM
Ann Dupoo, Vice Prooident of: the Cooper Memorial Library Board of Trustees,
spoke to the Council. on behalf of: the Library Board; stating that the Board
held a Special. Meeting on Monday, September 20, 1.982 and by a 5 to 1 vote
approved an inLor.local agroement between the Cooper. Memorial Library Board
and Lake County for the countywide library service, subject to approval by
the Clermont• City Council. The new agreement- contained the following
changes:
1. The Cooper Memorial Library Board of Trustees would
sign the agreement.
2. The Cooper Memorial Library Board of Trustees will make
the recommendations for appointments to the Lake County
Library Board.
Mrs. Dupee requested that the Council consider the new agreement and give
their approval as soon as possible because the deadline to apply for State
Funds is September 30, 1982, and the County would make their decision
tomorrow.
Councilman Turville stated that he had read an article by County Commissionex
Claude Smoak which stated that for the countywide system to obtain funds, it
must serve 75% of the population of Lake County. Fie questioned how three
libraries could possible serve 75% of the people in Lake County and maintain'
the present level of services. Barbara Landwehr, Assistant Lake County Plan-
ner explained that national studies have shown that generally only 33% of the
people take advantage of a countywide service. Stating that your doors are -I
open to the general public will qualify the library for State funding because
it indicates the library is available, however, this does not mean 75% of the
County's population will use Cooper Memorial Library. Mayor Hoskinson left'
his chair and turned the meeting over to Mayor Pro Tem Conley. FIe stated
82-157 that he wished to make the following motion: "THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AGREES TO
COMPLY WITH THE REQUEST OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COOPER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
CLERMONT SHALL CONTINUE TO BE USED
Loos then questioned the qualifying term "exclusively for the benefit of
Clermont residents," asking how the funds would be used only for Clermont
residents when at the present time they are not used in this manner. After
much discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN POOL, SECONDED BY COUNCILM
CONLEY AND PASSED BY A THREE TO ONE VOTE TO AMEND MAYOR HOSKINSON'S MOTION
rurtner discussion, Councilman Conley called for the ques
WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN POOL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLE
THE
TO
SION
BENEFIT OF CLERMONT CITY RESIDENTS. COUNCILMAN TURVILLE VOTED NAY.
BUDDY ROGERS - VARIANCE REQUEST FOR f4 WESTGATE PLAZA (BOWLING ALLEY)
Mr. Buddy Rogers, the new owner of the Clermont Bowling Lanes, appeared
before the Council requesting a setback variance to build an addition to
the present building which is in a C-2 zone. A 12' side yard is required
for corner properties, and Mr. Rogers requested a 2' side yard facing
Chestnut Street. Mr. Czech, an interested citizen in the audience, asked
where the addition to the building would be in relation to the existing
curb on Chestnut Street. Mr. Rogers stated that there would still be
approximately 10' of grassy area between the building and curb. The
addition would extend only the length of the present building. Mr. Rogers
explained that this property was platted may years ago as Westgate Plaza,
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the lot is odd-ahapod, and the only area for expansion .is to the south
side of the building, .if: the prenont parking area is to be preserved.
No opposition to the variance was expressed when Mayor [lookinson asked
for comments from the audience. After some discussion,,A MOTION ^WAS_
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BOB THOMPSON'S VARIANCE REQU[:ST FOR LOT 28 - CLERMONT HEIGHTS
Mrs. Thompson appeared before the Council requesting a lot width variance
to a building line of 75' instead of the required 100'. All other zoning
requirements would be met. It was explained that the same request had
been granted in 1972 and again in 1979, each request expired one year
82-159 after the date of approval. After some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY
n 111—TT.MTM DAM- gr•.rnNnrn BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO
CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS - 640 LAKESHORE DRIVE
City Manager Forbes stated that a number of years ago, a home located
at 640 Lakeshore Drive was heavily damaged by fire and never repaired.
Surrounding neighbors have complained about vagrants living in the home
and the unmowed lawn. The property owner has been notified several times
of pending Council action. At its June 8, 1982 Meeting, the Council agreed
to discontinue legal action for one year if a 4' high chain link fence was
erected around the building and the lawn maintained within 90 days. On
September 8, 1982 the 90 day period expired without any thing being done
82-160 to the property. After some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN
TTTPVTT.LE. SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY_ AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED FOR THE
IMPROVEMENTS TO JAYCEE BEACH BOAT RAMP
It was reported that all of the projects financed by the Florida Boating
Improvement Fund in Lake County have been awarded. Some of the options
we originally requested have been removed due to a shortage of funds, and
the County is requesting that Clermont contribute 10% of the costs to dem-
onstrate our commitment to the project. The total cost of the Jaycee Beach
Boating Improvement Project is broken down as follows:
50' Breakwater Construction $28,680
6' exten. Boat Ramp Renovation 2,650
2' Channel Deepening 1,500
TOTAL COSTS $32,830
The City could commit $3,283 to the project, the funds coming from the
Recreation Revenue Account. Councilman Conley questioned the worth of 50'
of breakwater and felt the City should keep the project in its own hands
and spend the $3,283 on the ramp renovation and channel deepening. After
82-161 some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN TURVILLE,^SECONDED QBY�
NEW BUSINESS
DONATION OF PROPERTY TO CITY OF CLERMONT BY NITA BOYD
City Manager Forbes stated that Nita Boyd has offered to give the City
Lot 3, Block 9 of Sunnyside as a gift with no conditions or restrictions.
The small parcel of land is located between Highland Avenue and Highway
82-162 50. After some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY SECONDED
BY COUNCILMAN POOL AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO ACCEPT NITA BOVD'S GIFT OF LOT
3 BLOCK 9 SUNNYSIDE. Mrs. Boyd was in the audience, and the Mayor and
Councilmen personally thanked her for her generosity to the City. Council
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man Turvillo stated that the City owns other propor.ty adjacent to
Mrs. Boyd'n and had planLod slash pine on it. Ile asked Mr.. Forbon
to investigate the ponsib.i.l:i.t-y of: installing an irrigation system
on the City's property, and beautifying the parkway between Highland
Avenue and Highway 50.
NEW RADIO SYSTEM FOR THE P0LICE DEPARTMENT
City Manager Forbes explained that for the past year the City has been
investigating the possibility of placing the Police Department on a
frequency separate from other City Departments and upgrading the radio
system with a mobile relay system. These changes are necessary because
Clermont's population growth during the past ten years has increased the
number of calls to the Police Department, as well as the general usage
by all departments. Some emergency calls have been confused or delayed
by other departments using the same frequency. A mobile relay (repeater
system) should be installed because a repeater would boost the power and
range of our mobile radio frequencies, and eliminate troublesome dead
spots caused by Clermont's hills. Mr. Forbes explained the proposals he
had received from General Electric and Motorola, citing the similarities,
differences, and options of each company. After a great deal of discussion
82-163 which also involved several members of the audience, A -MOTION WAS TMADE nBYn^
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FROM THE MOTOROLA COMPANY AT A MAXIMUM PRICE OF .18,483.25. 12,876.25
WILL COME FROM CAPITAL OUTLAY - POLICE DEPARTMENT AND $5,607 TO COME FROM
A STATE GRANT WHICH IS TO BE USED FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT. THE PRICE INCLUDES
THE COST OF THREE FAST CHARGERS, FIVE UHF RADIOS, TWO VHF RADIOS, AND RE
LATED MOBILE RELAY EQUIPMENT.
The Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
J.M. I-los inson, Mayor
Julde M. Brandt, Deputy City Clerk
Memo to: City Council
From: City Manager.
Subject: Weekly Memo
Date: September 24, 1.982
COOPER MEMORIAL LIBRARY BOARD. This week I received a letter
from the Library Board request ng that the City allow them to sign
an agreement with the County for library services. A copy of this
letter and the agreement is included with your Council. materials.
At their September 21, 1982 Meeting, the County Commission
tabled their decision on the County Library System until September
29, 1982; allowing the City of Clermont time to hold a public hear-
ing at next Tuesday's Meeting and time to respond to the Library
Board.
SPRAY FIELD. The City Engineer is completing plans for our
spray Yield -and has submitted a report to the State Department of
Environmental Regulation. A summary of this report is enclosed.
It would be appreciated if each Councilman would carefully review
this report. A Workshop Meeting with the City Engineer could be j
scheduled to discuss the report if the Council feels it is neces-
sary.
PLANNING AND ZONING. Louise Relyea has resigned from the
P&Z because she has moved to another state. I would suggest we
wait and fill this vacancy at our January Organizational Meeting.
CLOSING ON LANDSPREADING PROPERTY. The City Attorney will be
rescheduling the closing on our landspreading property for a date
in October. I will keep you informed on this matter.
VANDALISM. During the past week we have had problems with
vandaltism o City property in various sections of the town.
Sprinkler systems were damaged at the new water tower, library,
and the Little League field.
MINI WAREHOUSE BUILDING. If there are no Council objections,
we are allowing the owners of the mini warehouse south of City Hall
to substitute an all block fence on the north side of the building
with a block and wooden fence. We believe this fence will improve
the appearance of the property. Originally, the plans approved by
the Council contained the all block wall.
PUBLIC WORKS. The Public Works Department began striping
our streets with Thermal Plastic last Wednesday. For the next two
to three weeks they will be applying the striping material. They
have also been trimming trees and working on property damage near
the Lake Winona Bridge.
UTILITY DEPARTMENT. The Utility Department installed a 12"
valve on the south side of Highway 50 near 12th Street. The work
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was necessary to allow us to shut off our water line under
Highway 50, yet still provide water to Emerald Lakes in the I
event of a major water line break.
LAKE WATER AUTHORITY. The Budget Hearing for the Water
Author ty w 1 take place on Monday, September 27, 1982 at 5:05
p.m. on the fifth floor of the new courthouse, County Commissioners
Room.
Respectfully,
CITY OF CLERMONT ,
GEORGE D. FORBES
City Manager
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Memo to: City council
From: City Manager
Subject: Condemnation Proceedings - 640 Lakeshore Drive
Date: September 24, 1.902
A home at 640 Lakeshore Drive was heavily damaged by fire several
years ago. The property is owned by Gene Langley. The home was
never repaired and has been deteriorating.
Code Enforcement action on this building has been pending since
1981 and a list of previous actions is as follows:
June 27., 1981 - Letter sent to Gene Langley regarding complaints
on property that includes condition of home and lawn, and evidence
of occupation by derelicts.
Janeur 4, 1982 - Formal condemnation papers initiated. Mr. Langley
is given 120 days to either correct the violations or have the home
condemned.
May 11, 1982 - City Council considers condemnation. Tables action.
June 7, 1112 - Letter from Gene Langley's Attorney, Richard Langley
states that a fence will be placed around the property within 90 days.
June 8, 1982 - Council Meeting. Council agrees to discontinue legal
action for one year if a 4' high chain link fence is erected around
the building and the lawn is maintained.
September 7, 1982 - 90 day period expires. No action taken.
We have received several more complaints from neighboring property
owners regarding the condition of this property. Since the owners
have never taken any action, the Council may wish to file formal
condemnation papers.
Respectfully,
CITY �OF CLERMONT
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GEORGE D. FORBES
City Manager
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Memo to: City Council
From: City Manager
Subject: Purchase of Radio Equipment
Date: September 24, 1982
For the past year we have been investigating the possibility of
placing the Police Department toncasepaateofaaio fre urelayand
upgrading our radio system by purchase
system.
These changes are necessary because the Police Department is on
the same local government radio frequency with all other city
departments and vehicles. While this system worked well ten
years ago, the City's population has increased by about 50% in '<
the past ten years; and more than doubled the number of calls
that we are required to dispatch. This has caused increasing
problems within the department because many times emergencycall
using
sames frequency.
Thersystemehasyother are alsocreatedtsomessecurihe
security
t
problems.
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A mobile relay (repeater) system should be installed because
the City of Clermont has one of the highest average elevations
in Florida, with many rolling hills. These hills r dios
ous dead spots that disturb communications. Our present
do not have an adequate coverage of mobile to mobile or portable A repeater
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to portable communications due to these dead spots.
could be located on top of our new water tower and boost the
power and range of our mobile radio frequencies, thus eliminating
the problem of dead spots.
We have analyzed many alternatives to solving those problems
mentioned above, and the only practical solution would be to
purchase a new UHF radio system for the Police Department. Only
two firms in this area, General Electric and Motorola make com-
ld
ed
parable Thelpment proposalscfromueachecompanysaretasough a follows: Con -
OPTION A OPTION B
SINGLE VHF RADIOS DUAL UHF VHF RADIOS
Motorola $19,931.25 $19,983.25
General Electric $22,996.00
$25,657.00
Both of these options include a repeater system, three new walkie
talkies and include installation costs (see the individual bids
for a price breakdown).
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Purchase of Radio Equipment
September 24, 1982
Option A involves the purchase of seven U11F radios (five for the
Police Department, two for Fire) and one U11F/V11F mobile radio for
our Fire Chief. This means the Police Department would not be
able to talk with other City employees without going through the
dispatcher. 11owever, one UIIF/VIIF radio would be purchased for
the Fire Chief because he must talk to the general employees
on a day to day basis.
Option B is the purchase of five UHF/V11F mobile radios for the
entire Police Department. Then they would be able to talk to
all general City employees and the Fire Department without going
through the dispatcher.
If the purchase is authorized, we would sign contracts making the
purchase contingent upon receiving an acceptable UHF frequency
from the State.
Funds for this purchase could be obtained through a $5,607 grant
from the State which we have already received for Law Enforcement
Assistance and an amendment to this year's budget.
Respectfully,
CIRT/Y OF CLERMONT
GEORGE D. FORBES
City Manager
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Memo to: City Council
From: City Manager
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Subject: Purchase of Radio Equipment
Date: September 24, 1982 s
For the past year we have been investigating the possibility of•
placing the Police Department on a separate radio frequency, and
upgrading our radio system by the purchase of a mobile relay
system.
These changes are necessary because the Police Department is on I`
the same local government radio frequency with all other city
departments and vehicles. While this system worked well ten
years ago, the City's population has increased by about 50% in
the past ten years; and more than doubled the number of calls
that we are required to dispatch. This has caused increasing '
problems within the department because many times emergency
calls are confused or delayed by other departments using the
same frequency. The system has also created some security
problems.
A mobile relay (repeater) system should be installed because
the City of Clermont has one of the highest average elevations
in Florida, with many rolling hills. These hills create numer-
ous dead spots that disturb communications. Our present radios
do not have an adequate coverage of mobile to mobile or portable
to portable communications due to these dead spots. A repeater
could be located on top of our new water tower and boost the
power and range of our mobile radio frequencies, thus eliminating
the problem of dead spots.
We have analyzed many alternatives to solving those problems
mentioned above, and the only practical solution would be to
purchase a new UHF radio system for the Police Department. Only
two firms in this area, General Electric and Motorola make com-
parable equipment which could be purchased through a State Con-
tract. The proposals from each company are as follows:
OPTION A OPTION B
SINGLE VHF RADIOS DUAL UHF VHF RADIOS
Motorola $19,931.25 $19,983.25
General Electric $22,996.00 $25,657.00 1
i
Both of these options include a repeater system, three new walkie
talkies and include installation costs (see the individual bids
for a price breakdown).
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Purchase of Radio Equipment
September 24, 1982
Option A involves the purchase of seven UHF radios (five for the
Police Department, two for Fire) and one UHF/VHF mobile radio for
our Fire Chief. This means the Police Department would not be
able to talk with other City employees without going through the
dispatcher. However, one UHF/VHF radio would be purchased for
the Fire Chief because he must talk to the general employees
on a day to day basis.
Option D is the purchase of five UHr/VHF mobile radios for the
entire Police Department. Then they would be able to talk to
all general City employees and the Fire Department without going
through the dispatcher.
If the purchase is authorized, we would sign contracts making the
purchase contingent upon receiving an acceptable UHF frequency
from the State.
Funds for this purchase could be obtained through a $5,607 grant
from the State which we have already received for Law Enforcement a
Assistance and an amendment to this year's budget.
Respectfully,
CITY OF CLERMONT
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GEORGE D. FORDES
City Manager
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Memo to: City Council
From: City Manager,
Subject: Purchase of Radio Equipment
Date: September 24, 1982
For the past year we have been investigating the possibility of
placing the Police Department on a separate radio frequency, and
upgrading our radio system by the purchase of a mobile relay
system.
These changes are necessary because the Police Department is on
the same local government radio frequency with all other city
departments and vehicles. While this system worked well ten
years ago, the City's population has increased by about 50% in
the past ten years; and more than doubled the number of calls
that we are required to dispatch. This has caused increasing
problems within the department because many times emergency
calls are confused or delayed by other departments using the
same frequency. The system has also created some security
problems.
A mobile relay (repeater) system should be installed because
the City of Clermont has one of the highest average elevations
in Florida, with many rolling hills. These hills create numer-
ous dead spots that disturb communications. Our present radios
do not have an adequate coverage of mobile to mobile or portable
to portable communications due to these dead spots. A repeater
could be located on top of our new water tower and boost the
power and range of our mobile radio frequencies, thus eliminating
the problem of dead spots.
We have analyzed many alternatives to solving those problems
mentioned above, and the only practical solution would be to
purchase a new UHF radio system for the Police Department. Only
two firms in this area, General Electric and Motorola make com-
parable equipment which could be purchased through a State Con-
tract. The proposals from each company are as follows:
OPTION A OPTION B
SINGLE VHF RADIOS DUAL UHF VHF RADIOS
Motorola $19,931.25 $19,983.25
General Electric $22,996.00 $25,657.00
Both of these options include a repeater system, three new walkie
talkies and include installation costs (see the individual bids
for a price breakdown).
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Purchase of Radio Equipment
September 24, 1982
Option A involves the purchase of seven UHF radios (five for the
Police Department, two for Fire) and one U11F/V11F mobile radio for
our Fire Chief. This means the Police Department• would not be
able to talk with other City employees without going through the
dispatcher. However, one UHF/VHF radio would be purchased for
the Fire Chief because he must talk to the general employees
on a day to day basis.
Option B is the purchase of five U11F/VliF mobile radios for the
entire Police Department. Then they would be able to talk to
all general City employees and the Fire Department without going
through the dispatcher.
If the purchase is authorized, we would sign contracts making the
purchase contingent upon receiving an acceptable UHF frequency
from the State.
Funds for this purchase could be obtained through a $5,607 grant
from the State which we have already received for Law Enforcement
Assistance and an amendment to this year's budget.
Respectfully,
CITY OF CLERMONT
D.
GEORGE D. FORBES
City Manager
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Memo to: City Council
From: City Manager
Subject: Donation of Property
Date: September 24, 1982
We have received a request from Nita Boyd offering to donate
to the City the following property:
Lot 3, Block 9, Sunnyside
This is a small parcel of land located between Highland Avenue
and Highway 50 (see attached map). f
There are no conditions or restrictions attached to this gift.
Council direction on this matter will be requested at Tuesday's
meeting.
Respectfully,
i
CITY OF CLERMONT
GEORGE D. FORBES
City Manager
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Memo to: The City Council
From: City Manager
Subject: Improvements to Jaycee Beach Boat Ramp
Date: September 24, 1982
All of the projects to be financed by the Florida Boating
Improvement Fund in Lake County have been awarded. Some
of• the options from the City's project have been removed
due to a shortage of funds, but the proposed improvements
to the ramp and their costs are:
1. Construction of Breakwater $28,680
2. Boat Ramp Renovation $ 2,650
3. Channel Deepening $ 1,500
TOTAL COSTS $32,830
The County is requesting that each City contribute 10% of the
costs to demonstrate our commitment to the project. It would
require $3,283 in funds from the City (See attached letter from
the County). This money could be obtained from our Recreation
Revenue Account which is funded by beach and activity fees.
Respectfully,
CITY OF CLERMONT
GEORGE D. FORBES
City Manager
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PUOLIC WORKS
PItopic I 001-3/1.9655
SUNCOMI 347.1655
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-Cake County
315 WEST MAIN STREET
TAVARES, FLORIDA 32770
DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS
DEVELOPMENT POLLUTION CONTROL
PHONEI RUILOING NA-343-9634 PHONCI 904-U3.9736
PI.ANNINO 904.343.9632 SUNCOM; 347-173A
2U111NG 9M•N 3-96A1
COOS ENFORCEMENT 901-343-9639
SUNCOM;347.1631
September 17, 1982
George Forbes
City Manager
City of Clermont
#1 Westgate Plaza
Clermont, FL 32711
Dear George:
The Board of County Commissioners has awarded County Bid.#023-82,___
including the Jaycee Beach Boating Improvement Project, and is in
the process of securing funds from the Florida Boating Improvement
Program to finance the projects.
In order to complete badly needed repairs and renovations in the
five projects included under the bid, all optional .items were
dropped. This elimination of options removed the breakwater addition
to the existing dock and the step-down that had originally been
included for Jaycee Beach.
As I mentioned to you before, the channel deepening was dropped
from the bid tabulation because the way the specifications were
written there was no reason for the deepening. The depth specified
already exists. Because the need for increased depth still exists,
the Board of County Commissioners agreed to a planning department
recommendation to add the channel deepening to the work of the low
bidder. To add two feet additional depth to the area around the
ramp will cost approximately $1500.
The County is requesting that each city contribute 10% of the project
cost to demonstrate their commitment to the project. The total cost
for the Jaycee Beach Boating Improvement Project is $32,830 and
includes $28,680 for construction of a breakwater, $2650 for boat
ramp renovation, and $1500 for channel deepening. The County is
asking the City of Clermont to contribute $3,283 to the project.
DISTRICT ONE DISTRICT TWO DISTRICT THREE DISTRICT FOUR DISTRICT FIVE
JAMES R. CARSON, JR. C. A. "LEK" '.MS CLAUDE SMOAK THOMAS J. WINDRAM GLENN C. BURHANS
George Forbes
City of Clermont
9/17/82
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Enclosed for your information is a copy of the project specifications,
site plan sketch, and construction drawing of the breakwater.
Arrangements for the transfer of the funds can be made after the
construction contracts are signed and a work schedule is established.
Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional
information.
Sincerely,
Barbara Landwehr
Assistant Planner
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SAND& GRAVEL
Memo to: City Council
Prom: City Manager
Subject: Condemnation Proceedings - 640 Lakeshore Drive
Date: September 24, 1982
A home at 640 Lakeshore Drive was heavily damaged by fire several
years ago. The property is owned by Gene Langley. The home was
never repaired and has been deteriorating.
Code Enforcement action on this building has been pending since
1981 and a list of previous actions is as follows:
June 22, 1981 - Letter sent to Gene Langley regarding complaints
on property that includes condition of home and lawn, and evidence
of occupation by derelicts.
Jana ury 4, 1982 - Formal condemnation papers initiated. Mr. Langley
is given 120 days to either correct the violations or have the home
condemned.
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May 11, 1982 - City Council considers condemnation. Tables action.
June 7, 1982 - Letter from Gene Langley's Attorney, Richard Langley
states that a fence will be placed around the property within 90 days.
June 8, 1982 - Council Meeting. Council agrees to discontinue legal
action for one year if a 4' high chain link fence is erected around
the building and the lawn is maintained.
September 7, 1982 - 90 day period expires. No action taken.
We have received several more complaints from neighboring property
owners regarding the condition of this property. Since the owners
have never taken any action, the Council may wish to file formal
I condemnation papers.
Respectfully,
CITY OF CLERMONT
GEORGE D. FORBES
City Manager
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VARIANCE REQUEST
September 20, 1982
OWNER:
Buddy Rogers
APPLICANT:
Same
PROPERTY:
Southeast corner of Block 100
LOCATION:
#4 Westgate Plaza
ZONING:
C-2
REQUEST:
The owner requests a setback of two feet from the
property line in order to construct an addition
to the building. The addition will include racquet
ball courts, a weight room, a game room and shower/
locker room.
COMMENTS:
This property was platted many years ago as West-
gate Plaza, and the lot is odd -shaped, which is
believed by the owner to be a hardship. In order
for him to expand the existing building to accomo-
date this recreational complex, a variance is
necessary, since expansion can go only to the
South if,the present parking area is to be pre-
served. In the C-2 zoning district a 12 foot side
yard is required for corner properties.
ORINT OR TYPE
TO THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT. FLORIDA
APPLICANT
NAME: --
ADDRESS: f Wn„Lys pl,,e C�lrrg n _ Ff. X711
Gentlemen:
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 (x ), Alter ( ), Construct ( ), Move and Place ( ), a (sign) building
on tot/s sf-&;�(� � , Block too
Subdivision_�, p,
nk,�:, Address 4 wcetasto Pleze. Clermont, FL 32711,Zone G•j
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:
1. This particular property wns platted many years ago as part of Westgate Plaza ,
(which required no side yard setbacks)
2. The bowling alley is built on an odd -shaped lot.
Both of these existing conditions create a unique hardship in ragard to said property.
Seven (7) copies of all necessary floor plans, plot plans. and other pertinent infor-
mation are attached hereto, on paper size %" 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.
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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 wilt 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:__9-7-g2
Very truly yours,
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An most of you already know, my wife and 1 recently purchased the Clermont
Dowling Lanes with the idea of developing a family recreation center which
would include bowling, racquetball, nautilus-fitneaa center, gamoroom, and
spa.
Within the past half dozen years or so, there has been a promising resurgence
of interest in physical exercise and fitness and the concept of a recrea-
tional center is a popular one in today's society.
Within the community, we now have the tennis courts, Jaycee Beach, ball
fields, shuffleboard courts, a fitness trail and jazzercise.
However, the activities and convenience this center would be offering in
not presently available and there is no one facility which provides a
variety of recreational services within a wholesome setting for the entire
family. The Lanes are located in the area originally designed as Westgate
Plaza. in developing this center, we have found that the configuration of
the property presents a unique hardship due to the odd shape of the lot
which will require a variance for the designed addition.
We are, therefore, requesting a variance for a 2' setback from the property
line due to the hardship created by this odd shaped piece of property, keeping
in mind that when originally built as part of Westgate Plaza there was 0'
side property set backs in effect. This variance would allow us to protect
all parking spaces existing presently and to provide the most continuity
in the flow of traffic. The most logical and practical space for expansion
would be on the south aide of the bowling alley.
We believe that this recreation center can be an asset to the community
as a whole and a real benefit to those who utilize its services.• We..would
grently appreciate your favorable consideration.
ADURNDUH TO CONTRACT FOR BALE AND PURCHASE
SELLERS; CLERMONT LANES INC.
BUYER; HERBERT L. ROGERS JR.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
A portion of Block 100, City of Clermont, as per plat thereof recorded in Plot
Book 8, page 19, Public Records of Lake County, Florida, and being more Pattie-
ularly described as followst Beginning at the point of intersection of the North
right-of-way line of Chestnut Street with the West right-of-way line of West Avenue,
said point being 30.00 feet from the center line of Chestnut Street sad 50.00 fast
from the center line of West Avenue; thence South 89' 52' 33" West along said North
right-of-way lino of Chestnut Street 257.55 feet; thence Horth 12' 25' 26" Bast
175.81 feet; thence South 77' 15' 30" East 225.22 feet to said West right-of-way
line of West Avenue; thence South 0' 01' 27" East along said West right-of-way Line
121.46 feet to the Point of 8aginniug. Containing 0.81 acre, more or lean.
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CITY
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P.O. BOX 210 CLERMONT, FLORIDA 32711 • PHONE 904/3844081
September 10, 1982
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Dear Property Owner:
As an owner of property within 150 feet of Block 100
in the City of Clermont, you will please be advised
that a variance has been requested to allow the owner
of the Bowling Alley to expand the building to within
two feet of the property line.
This request will be* considered by the Clermont City
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Council, sitting as the Zoning Board of Adjustment,
on Tuesday, September 28, 1902 at 7:30 p.m. in the
City Council Chambers at 082 West Desoto Street.
You are invited to attend to oxpress your views on
the matter.
Sincerely, � /J
George D. Forbes
City Manager
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LEGAL NOTICE
CITY OF CLERMONT
Notice is hereby given that the Clermont City Council will consider
a request for a variance to the Clermont Zoning Ordinance for the
following property:
Southeast portion of Block 100
(Bowling Alley Location)
The owner requests a variance of setback requirements to allow a
2' setback from the property line.
The variance request will be discussed at a Public Hearing before
the City Council on Tuesday, September 28, 1982, at 7:30 p.m. in
the City Council Chambers at 882 West Desoto St.
All interested parties will be given an opportunity to express their
views on this matter. --
Please be advised that, -under State Law, if you decide to appeal a
decision made in respect to this matter, you will need a record of•
the proceedings, and may need to ensure that a verbatim record is
made.
Georqe D. Forbes, City Manager
City of Clermont
South Lake Press September 16, 1982
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PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN
].50 FEET OF HOWLING ALLEY
Black 89
Louis Branding Jr.
and O.T. Enterprises
lit. 1 Box 656
Groveland FL 32736
City of Clermont
Block 88
Mayles Jones
1795 NW 55th Avenue #201
Lauderhill FL 33309
Block 99
Richard R. Johnston Jr. Trustee
2842 River Rd.
Maumee OH 43537
Block 100
Marcellus Buchanan
22 Second Street
Sylva NC 28779
Block 101 Indian Hills
Martin Wright
969 Chestnut St.
Jack Feitsma
1217 Tenth Street
Marvin Sutton
991 Chestnut
Mary Lee Hill
919 Chestnut
Block 109 Sunset Park
Sandra J. Standiford
2604 Mt. Vernon Rd SE
Cedar Rapids IA 52403
Roxie W. Canada
1148 Tenth Street
Mahlon Moore
1160 Tenth Street
Lots 16 to 19
n n n n
Lots 8 & 9
Lot 13 and contiguous property
Property in Block 100
Lots 8 & 9
South 75' of 10 and 11
Part of Lots 10 & 11
Lots 1,2,6,7,
Lots 3 & 5
Lots 7 & 9
Lots 9 & 11
PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN
150 FEET OF BOWLING ALLEY
Block 89
Louis Branding Jr.
and O.T. Entorprieos
Rt. 1 Box 656
Groveland FL 32736
City of Clermont
Block 88
Mayles Jones
1795 NW 55th Avenue #201
Lauderhill FL 33309
Block 99
Richard R. Johnston Jr. Trustee
2842 River Rd.
Maumee OH 43537
Block 100
Marcellu9 Buchanan
22 Second Street
Sylva NC 28779
Block 101 Indian Hills
Martin Wright
969 Chestnut St.
Jack Feitsma
1217 Tenth Street
Marvin Sutton
991 Chestnut
Mary Lee Hill
919 Chestnut
Block 109 Sunset Park
Sandra J. Standiford
2604 Mt. Vernon Rd SE
Cedar Rapids IA 52403
Roxie W. Canada
1148 Tenth Street
Mahlon Moore
1160 Tenth Street
Lots 16 to 19
Lots 8 & 9
Lot 13 and contiguous property
Property in Block 100
Lots 8 & 9
South 75' of 10 and 11
Part of Lots 10 & 11
Lots 1,2,6,7,
Lots 3 & 5
Lots 7 & 9
Lots 9 & 11
REQUEST FOR VARIANCE
September 28, 1982
OWNER:
Bob Thompson
APPLICANTS
Owner
PROPERTY:
Lot 28, Clermont Heights
LOCATION:
North of 1727 Bowman
ZONING:
R-1-A
REQUEST:
The owner requests a lot width variance at the
instead of the required
building line of 75'
100' width. All other zoning requirements
would be met.
COMMENTS:
This same request was approved for Edna Bradley
in 1972 and again for Bob Thompson in 1979.
These variances expired one year from date of
approval.
Since the, parcels on each side of this lot have
been developed, this lot cannot be built upon
without a variance.
TO THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSi,itNT
OF THE CiTY OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA
APPLICANT
NAi1E: Bob Thompson
ADDRESS: 1727 Bowman street
Gentlemen:
of PIAN7 OR TYPE
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Paid p9'T.0 0
41- 791I?
Having pasted 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 20 Block _ - -
Subdivisionil�ggnt_Htl_� Address Pq�man St. ,Lane R-].-A
Section of Code 6-20 (.] (2) ,in the City of Clermont, Florida,
The reason given by the Building Official for the decision in refusing to issue a
building permit is:
Substandard lot. Section 26-20 (C) (2) Requires 100 ft. frontage
My appeal to your Board is based'on my contention that this decision creates a
hardship on me for the following reason, or reasons:
This lot is compatible with the rest of the block with a 75 ft. frontage.
All other requirements can be met.
Seven (7) copies of all necessary floor plans, plot plans, and other pertinent infor-
oration are attached hereto, on paper size 8y" 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, constructioi
of the structure must be completed within one year from date of grant.
Date: September 9. 1982
Very truly yours,
5/17/77
CITY OF CLERMOMT
P.O. BOX 218 • CLEIIMONT, FLORIDA 32711 • PHONE 904/394.4001
September 10, 1982
Dear Property Owner:
As an owner of property within 150 feet of Lot 28 of
Clermont Heights, you will please be advised that a
variance has been requested to allow the owner a lot
width of 75 feet at the building setback line. The
Zoning Ordinance requires a width of 100 feet.
This request will be -considered by the Clermont City
Council, sitting as the Zoning Bbard of Adjustment,
on Tuesday, September 28, 1982 at 7:30 p.m. in the
City Council Chambers at 882 West Desoto Street.
You are invited to attend to express your views on
the matter.
Sincereel�y9,-vow
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George D. Forbes
City Manager
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PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN `1
150 FEET OF LOT 28 CLERMONT HEIGHTS
Magnus Olson Lot 27
307 Palm Lane
Rilla Carroll Johnson Lots 27, 28, 35, 36
367 Palm Lane
John L. Rocker Lot 30
320 E. Lakeshore Dr.
Thomas J. Bumford Lot 31
340 E. Lakeshore
Diane K. Fisher Lot 32 and of 34
360 E. Lakeshore
Royce Dickerson �S of 34
1750 Anderson
Abigail S. Timme Lot 35
1727 Anderson
Arthur L. Thayer Lot 18
203 Palm Lane _..
John D. Adams Lot 17
1729 Bowman
Jeffrey A. Hart
Lot
16
1748 Bowman
James E. Cook Jr.
Lot
26
1677 Bowman
Jane H. Hayden
Lot
19
1676 Bowman
Richard Klaas
Lots
37 & 38
505 Seventh Street
Edna Bradley
Lot
36
c/o Pan American Bank of Orlando
Box 199
Orlando 32802
LEGAL NOTICE
CITY OF CLERMONT
Notice is hereby given that the Clermont City Council will consider
a request for a variance to the Clermont Zoning Ordinance for the
following property:
Lot 28 Clermont Heights
(North of 1727 Bowman)
The owner requests a variance of lot width from 100' at the building
setback line to 75'. All other requirements will be met.
The variance request will be discussed at a Public Hearing before
the City Council on Tuesday, September 28, 1982, at 7h30 p.m. in the
City Council Chambers at 882 West Desoto St.
All interested parties will be given an opportunity to express their
views on 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.
George D. Forbes, City Manaqer
City of Clermont
South Lake Press September 16, 1982
"'C'JC�F�ER EMORIAL L--/BF�f=7f=2 !�
020 MONTROSE STREET
CLERMONT. FLORIDA 32711
September 20, 1982
City Council
City of Clermont
c/o Mr. George D. Forbes, City Manager
City Hall
Clermont, Florida 32711
Dear George:
Six members of the Board of Directors of Cooper Memorial Library met at 5:15
P.M. yesterday afternoon and voted 5 - 1 in favor of the following motion:
"That we accept the Interlocal Agreement dated
September 20, 1982, between the Cooper Memorial
Library Board and the Lake County Commissioners I
subject to the approval of the Clermont City
Council"
Since the deadline time is fast approaching to apply for state grants, we will
appreciate your consideration at your earliest convenience.
Attached is a copy of the agreement between Cooper Memorial Library and the
County.-i1
Sincerely,
Betty H. Bevis
Corresponding Secretary
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Enclosure
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INTRILOCAL AGRRRMRNT
Thi❑ agreement, made and entered into thin day
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of ^ , 1902, by and between the Lake County
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Board of: County Conuninsioners, and the Coopor Memorial Library
Asraoclation,a nonprofit Library aseoc.tati.on herein referred to as
"Local Library Board".
WHEREAS, tine Lake County Board of County Commissioners
created the Lake County Library Board to operate and maintain a
free, counL•y-wide public library service for the residents of Lake
County, Florida, and
WHEREAS, the Lake County Library Board, administrator of funds
provided by the citizens of Lake County through tax revenues, and
the funds provided by the Secretary of State of Florida through
;the Division of Library Services, and the funds provided by the
Division of Library Services as Administrator of federal funds
through the Library Services and Construction Act, and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for the Local Library
Board to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the Board of County
Commissioners/County Library Board to cooperate in a county -wide
plan for library services by undertaking and conducting joint and
cooperative programs or arrangements for securing, lending and
servicing of library books, materials and equipment.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of their mutual covenants
and promises, the parties agree as follows:
1. The County agrees to:
a. Establish a Lake County Library Board to study,
make recommendations and coordinate the development
of a county -wide library system, thereby providing
an available board to consider the recommendations
of local library boards. Members of the County
Library Board shall be appointed by the Board of
County Commissioners from recommendations made by
participating municipalities and/or library boards so
that each participating library is represented, and in
districts where there is no participating library, the
County Commissioners shall appoint one (1) member from
that district to serve on the Board. There shall be a
minimum of one (1.) rcpresontat.ivc from each participating
rnuni.cipal.ity/Library board and one (1) roproscntativa
from the county.
b. Authorize the County Library Board to determine the
proportionate share of: all moni.ao collected to be
allocated to the parti.cipati.ng library boards. Mach
participating library is guarantcod an 11jocat.i.on which
returns all of the local funds contributed, including
interest earned on those funds, plus a proportionate
share of all county, state, and federal funds contributed
to the support of the County Library Program. Funds will
be received and disbursed centrally in a manner
determined satisfactory through the representative Lake
County Library Board. A Library Coordinator shall serve
as liaison between the County Library Board and the
member libraries to administer the cooperative library
system in a fashion mutually beneficial to the participating,
library boards and/or municipalities.
C. Appropriate the sum of $20,000 for the fiscal year
October 1, 1962, through September 30, 1983, to be
allocated among the participating libraries for the
provision of library services free to all permanent
county residents.
d. Review with the participating municipalities and/or
library boards the 1982-1983 program, proposals for
the program and budget for fiscal year 1983-1984.
e. Guarantee the local autonomy of participating
libraries by allowing local library boards to retain
their decision -making powers. Local library boards
are encouraged to participate in making recommendations
to the County Library Board and Library Coordinator.
2. The Local Library Board agrees to:
a. Maintain the same high level of service to the
community by expending funds received from the City of
Clermont for fiscal years 1982-1983 and 1983-1984 for the
betterment of the library.
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b. Continue cooperation with the other participating
libraries and the ropronentative County Library
Board and designated Library Coordinator to implement
a program of county -wide service.
c. Allow use of 113, free circulating materials of
existing community public libraries face to all
permanent County resident--.
This agreement will become effective on the day
of , 1982, for the term of two (2) years. It may
be terminated by either party upon ninety (90) days notice to the
other party prior to the end of any fiscal year.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these
present to be signed on the day of , 19B2.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this
Agreement to be executed in Tavares, Lake County, Florida, on the
date first above written.
LAKE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
AUTHORITY
BY:
CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
CLERK
COOPER MEMORIAL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
BY:
ATTEST: