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08-24-1982 Supporting Documents® CITY OF CLRRAIONT MINUTES REGULAR MEETING August 24, 1982 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held August 24, 1982 in the City Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Hoskinson, with the following Councilmen in attendance: Michael Conley, Hal Turville, Dennis Thomas, and Bob Pool. Other City Officials present were: City Manager Forbes, Finance Director Saunders, City Attorney Baird, and Deputy City Clerk Brandt. The Invocation was offered by Councilman Thomas, followed by repeating the Pledge of Allegiance by all present. MINUTES A motion was made by Councilman Conley, seconded by Councilman Thomas and unanimously carried that the minutes of the August 10, 1982 Regular Meeting be approved as presented. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT UPPER PALATLAKAHA BASIN COMPREHENSIVE WATER STUDY SECOND ANNUAL REPORT City Manager Forbes gave copies of the Upper Palatlakaha Basin Water Study Annual Report to the Council Members and explained that the remaining meet- ings of this group are crucial because they are preparing a draft of a water management plan for our area. He urged the Councilmen and any interested citizens to attend these meetings. The Upper Palatlakaha Basin supplies the water to Clermont's chain -of -lakes. VFW'S REQUEST TO USE BISHOP FIELD City Manager Forbes stated that he has received a request from the VFW in Clermont to use Bishop Field on October 31, 1982 for a "Meet the Candidate" Rally. After a brief discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to allow the VFW to use Bishop Field on October 31, 1982 for this meeting. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT HIGHWAY 50 EASEMENTS FOR LANDSPREADING PROJECT City Attorney Baird explained that the City is in the process of obtaining easements for their sewer transmission lines along Highway 50 to the new landspreading site. .Mr.. Harde'r has stipulated that he will grant the City an easement across his property on the south side of Highway 50 if the City agrees to repave the parking lot in front of his business. Part of the lot will be excavated for construction of the sewer line. Mr. Baird explained that this was not an unusual request; and would be cost effective in lieu of beginning condemnation proceedings to obtain the easement. After some 82-124 discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN POOL, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO ALLOW CITY ATTORNEY BAIRD TO NEGOTIATE THE EASEMENT IN ACCORDANCE TO MR. HARDER'S REQUEST. NON;INTENTIQNAL VIOLATIONS OF THE SUNSHINE LAW - STATE ATTORNEY'S LETTER Mayor Hoskinson stated that he had received a letter from State Attorney Gordon Oldham of the Fifth Judicial Circuit of Florida which was sent to all municipalities within the Circuit. Mayor Hoskinson then read the letter. The intent and purpose. of 'this letter was to remind all people in public office of the requirements of Chapter 286.11, Florida Statutes (Government in the Sunshine Law) and that the law will be enforced. COUNCILMAN POOL'S REPORT Councilman Pool commented that the Jaycee Beach looks great and thanked City Manager Forbes and the City crews for the weed removal. PUBLIC HEARING -FLUORIDATION OF CLERMONT'S WATER SUPPLY At this time, Mayor Hoskinson called for a Public Hearing on Clermont's acceptance of a Florida Fluoridation Project Grant from the Department of ® CITY OT Cf ERMONT MINUTES RC•GULAR MEETING August 24, 1982 Page -2- Health and Rehabilitative Services to fluoridate our water supply. PRO -FLUORIDE The first speaker was Mrs. Linda Greis, Project Coordinator for the Florida Fluoridation Project Grant. She explained the grant stipulations as follows; 1. FIRS will pay 100% of the costs of installing the fluoridation system in each of Clermont's three wells. 2. They will pay all chemical costs for two years, and 3. At the end of the initial two years, the City must continue to fluoridate the water supply; or return the fluoridation equipment. The cost of operating the system after the initial two years will be approx- imately 20-40Q per person per year. Mrs. Greis continued by citing several studies which substantiate that fluoridated water is beneficial to everyone, but in particular young children who grow up with the fluoridated system. She also read a list of Florida cities who have taken part in the grant. Mayor Hoskinson asked Mrs. Greis how much it would cost to place the necessary equipment in Clermont's three water wells. She said that it would cost between $30,000 and $40,000 and the grant would pay the total installation costs. Dr. Atkinson, Director of the Lake County Health Department spoke, giving statistics collected by her department which compared the teeth of K-4th grade children in Leesburg and Clermont. Leesburg has fluoridated its water supply for a number of years. The percent of children with serious cavities in Clermont was 4.4% as compared to 1.8% and 1.6% in two elementary schools in Leesburg. Dr. Atkinson also stated that fluoride is beneficial to the elderly because studies show that it prevents osteoporosis (brittle bones). A fluoridated water supply offers an inexpensive easily accessable source of fluoride. Dr. Eldon Bunn, a pediatric dentist from Leesburg also cited several studies supporting the addition of fluoride to a water system and listed numerous National Professional Organizations which endorse a fluoridated system. He stated that if a young child grows up with a fluoridated water system, up to 60% of his cavities could be prevented. However, no matter what age you are, you can derive benefits from fluoridated water. After an extended question and answer period, Mayor Hoskinson asked for those people with opposing views to speak. CON -FLUORIDE Mr. Richard Harris stated that he was opposed to the City's acceptance of such a grant. Clermont has always been known for its great water and he felt that nothing more should be added to our water supply. He questioned the additional costs after the first two years of operating the system; and noted that the City's long range plan did not reflect the additional costs. Also, he stated that the addition of fluoride to our water system violates personal freedom of choice, and is just another big government handout. To tax others on these grant programs to give to other cities is not moral. This is the type of problem President Reagan is trying to stop. Mr. James Tyre stated that by accepting this grant, Clermont residents would lose control over their own lives and would be dictated to by the State. He also stated that even though many professional organizations endorse fluoridated water systems; they could change their minds at a later date. He stated that he was not speaking for or against fluoride but was concerned about accepting State money. 0 CITY OF CLrR31ONT MINUTES REGULAR MEETING August 24, 1982 Page -3- PRO-FLUORIDE Mayor Hoskinson read a letter from the West Orange Farm Workers' Association endorsing fluoride In our water supply. This would give low income families the benefit of better dental health through fluoridation. Mr. Buck Evans presented an historical documentation of the benefits of fluoride tabulated in areas where fluoride has occurred naturally through four generations. Ile stated that the addition of fluoride to our water system would be a low prem- ium insurance policy for the future. Mrs. Chester Frederick told how fluoride has benefited her grandchildren. 82-125 After much discussion, A Louncllman Ihonlas opposed acceptance of this grant because he felt it was time to get out of giveaway programs which are just another example of Big Government. MID FLORIDA TELECASTERS 1,845' TOWER APPLICATION - ECFRPC REQUEST FOR COMMENTS It was discussed that the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council had requested the City's Comments on Mid Florida Telecasters, Inc. application to erect a 1,845' tower south of Clermont for their UHF Channel 32. Previously, the City had expressed opposition to this tower to the Federal Communications Commission. After some dis- 82-126 BID AWARD - TRAFFIC SIGN MATERIALS City Manager Forbes reported that the City Council had authorized the City to par- ticipate in a warning and regulatory sign grant offered by the State Department of Veteran and Community Affairs; and the City was awarded a grant for $10,000 to ful- 82-127 fill State Statutes and insure sign uniformity. After some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO ACCEPT THE LOW BIDS FOR SIGN MATERIALS AS FOLLOWS: SIGN FACES: JADCO SIGNING INC. $5,625.80 SIGN BLANKS: U.S. STANDARD $1,907.05 SIGN POSTS: U.S. STANDARD $2,358.15 RIVETS: McCAIN SALES 81.48 TOTAL $9,972.48 BID AWARD - REPAIRS, RENOVATION AND PAINTING OF JENKINS AUDITORIUM It was recommended that the low bidder for the repairs, renovation and painting of Jenkins Auditorium, Bishop Paint and Decorating with a bid of $3,985 and an hourly rate of $11 for additional work be accepted. The bidding was as follows: Bishop Paint and Decorating $3,985 $11 hourly rate Brinkerhoff Sandblasting & Coatings $5,550 $18 hourly rate T.H. Contracting $9,845 $22 hourly rate 82-128 After some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN POOL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CA THOMAS AND UNANIMOUSLY RRIED TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID FROM BISHOP PAINT AND DECORATIN 82-129 0 CITY or CLUMONT 0 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING August 24, 1902 Page -4- DID A41ARD - REPAIRS 11ND PAINTING OF J1IYCEE REACH PAVILION City Manager Forbes explained that the bids for Jaycee Beach Pavilion required the contractor to sandblast the structure, repair all parts that have deterior- ated and repaint the pavilion. It was recommended to accept the low bid from Bishop Paint and Decorating for $2,871 with the cost of replacing purlins and headers at $150 per 20' section and a fee of $11 per hour for any additional work. The bidding was as follows: COMPANY BASIC BID ITEM B ITEM C PER HOUR Bishop Paint & Decorating - Clermont $2,871 $150 $150 $11 Sunshine Painting Orlando $5,300 $345 $360 $35 T.H. Contractors $5,812 $ 92 $ 92 $22 Orlando Ridge Sandblasting Lake Alfred $6,150 $120 $200 $15 Brinkerhoff Sand- blasting - Orlando $6,450 $300 $300 $18 Sieg & Ambachtsheer Deland $9,826 $300 $400 $15 After some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN POOL SECUNUtu by COUNCILMAN THOMAS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TOTACCEPT .THE TLOW oBIDT�FiROnNnIHOP nFRS BID AWARD - CITY HALL RENOVATIONS City Manager Forbes reported that the bids for City Hall Renovations had been received. The low bidder for the renovations was Blue Diamond Construction with a total bid of $13,249, however excluding the optional frontwindow re- moval, the total cost of renovations could be reduced to $12,476. After some discussion, it was decided that the specifications should be rewritten because many of the contractors had included options that were not in the specifications 82-130 and the specifications were too ambiguous in some areas. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY,_ SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMASrAND TUNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO RE- „ TTrni nnin uaur TUF PRndFf.T PROPERTY PURCHASE FOR LANDSPREADING PROJECT City Manager Forbes stated that in July of 1980 the City executed an agree- ment to purchase tracts 57, 58, 59 and the useable parts of tract 60, and tracts 6, 7, and 8 of Groveland Farms. The original contract expired on February 1, 1981 and was amended to extend the closing date to July 31, 1981; and again in June of 1981 it was amended, requiring the City to close on tract 60 and purchase the remainder of the property by December 1, 1982. Since the exectuion of this agreement, Inland Groves has agreed to sell the City tracts 54 and 55 and has requested that the City close on one-half of the property Monday, September 13, 1982. In return for closing on one-half of the property in September, the City will not be required to purchase the remainder of the land until April 4, 1983. The City has obtained a Conditional Use Permit from the County for this property, however, final approval from the Department of Environmental Regulation will not be obtained until they review all plans and specifications. City Manager Forbes stated that ':he and the .City Engineer would meet.with DER Officials and try to obtain their final approval before the September closing date. He did not recom- mend purchase of the property without DER approval. This project is being financed by the Farmers Home Administration and the initial property purchase will come from the City's Capital Improvement Fund. Councilman Conley stated that he wanted Parcel #1 included in the property purchased on September 13, 1982. FONA 4 To ON WHICH VOTE OCCURRED: MEMORANDUM OFVOTING CONFLICT _ Au gist 24 19 az PART Noma; — Pool Robert _� Telophane:904-394_-2528 — — --_ (LAST) (FIRST) IMIDOLL) IA/C) INUM00.R) Addrass:____ 1464 East Avenue ---•---------_ Clermont _._ 327]L�_�_�r1ke _ — (STRLL'T) ICITYI _ _ _121P COOL) (COUNTY) PART B Agency Is o unit of (check ono) : ( ) State of Florida; ( X) County, City or other Political Subdivision City of Clermont Name of Agency: .__.__.� Councilman Position held In Agency: — ------ "—' PART C MEMORANDUM OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN A VOTING SITUATION (Raqulred by Florlde Statutes § 112,3143 (19701 If you have voted in your official capacity upon any measure in which you had a personal, private, or professional Interest which inuras 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 In your official capacity: —.--I abstained from Voti n9 on_the__,,.^_ City's purchase of a landspreading site from Inland Groves because I own one.share in this corporation. 2. Description of the personal, private, or professional interest you have in the above matter will rnotc have sdnV opri Vate privategainor the special private gain of any principal by wham you are retained: from this matter. However, I did not believe I should vote because I do own one share in the Inland Groves Corporation. I believe that Public Officials must be even above the perception of a conflict of interest. 3. Person or principal to whom the special gain described above will inure: a. (X 1 Yourself b. 1 I Principal by whom you are retained: (NAME) PART D FILING INSTRUCTIONS This memorandum must be filed within fifteen (15) days following the meeting during which the voting conflict occurred with the person 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. PART E September 7, 1962 SIGNATURE OF PERSON DI L 1 DATE SIGNED NOTICE: UNDER PROVISIONS OF. FLORIDA STATUTES §112.317 (1975), A FAILURE TO MAKE ANY REQUIRED DISCLOSURE CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR AND MAY BE PUNISHED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: IMPEACHMENT, REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT, DEMOTION, REDUCTION IN SALARY, REPRIMAND, OR A CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $SAGO. CE FORM 4•. EFF. 1/1/77 CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR MEETING August 24, 1982 Pago -5- 82-131 After some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, §ECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS.,_AND CIWEDTIN�NIMQUSLY, 41iT1C07fffll- PObL A-O STAINING. TIUIT fll1 CITY CLUSf. SLP'TEMBLR L- 1982 ON NE -HALF Of TIIE PRO'I'- IRTY WFIICFI WILL INCLUDE PARC L N1 AVD CLffc ON TIIE REMAINING LAND FOR THE LANUSPREADING'FROJECT YY PI2IL h, 1983 ALL CON7INGtNT UPON PRIOR UL'I2 APPROVAL. HOMER TORRENCE REQUEST TO RENT INNER TUBES AT JAYCEE BEACH Homer Torrence appeared before the Council requesting permission to obtain a license and rent inner tubes at Jaycee Beach. City Attorney Baird stated that this type of request had been denied in the past because of the liability involved in licensing someone to sell from City property. Councilman Conley also stated that all similar type requests had been denied in the past. After 82-132 much discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCIL - The Meeting adjourned at 9:25. Hoskinson, Mayor Attest: Julie Brandt, Deputy City Clerk To: City Council From: City Managor Subject: Wuckl.y Memo Date: August 20, 1982 111,UORIDATION. At next• Tuesday's Council meeting we will conduct a Pulala:c !Tearing on adding fluoride to the City's water supply. Linda Greis, the project• coordinator from the State, will be present at this meeting to answer any questions on the funding for this project. From an administrative: point of view, adding fluoride to the City's water supply will increase our water operator's work load by about one hour per day. This increased work load is due to the daily checks and water samples that are required on the fluoridation equipment. The Council should weigh the extra maintenance and operating costs vs. the public benefits of a fluoridation program. STREET SWEEPER. The elevator chain on the City's street sweeper broke this week. Since the estimated repair costs exceed $1400 we will no longer be sweeping the streets until a final decision is made regarding this service. We are investigating the poss- ibility of rebuilding the sweeper or even contracting for this service. STORM DRAINAGE. Last Wednesday night's hard rain overtaxed the City's storm drainage system, causing major erosion prob- lems on Eighth Street near the Pit Trail, on Desoto Street and Montrose Street between 'Tenth and Twelfth, and on East Avenue just South of Pine Street. The Pit Trail was particularly hard hit and an entire station was washed into Center Lake. We will be enlarging a storm drain at Center Lake and repairing storm water damage for the next week. WATER SYSTEM. This week the City received approval to operate our new Fourth Street water well and the well was placed on line Wednesday afternoon. The new well does have a slight amount of sand and turbidity in the water when the well first starts, but the problem will eventually be eliminated as the well is used. We have been receiving an increased number of complaints of water discoloration for the past few months, and the majority of this problem is due to the fact that we are on a single water system. The wells now pump in rotation, which is changing the routes that the water has normally traveled, creating a scouring action on some water lines. We flushed all mains Thursday to clean the lines , and in time the greater part of the problem should be eliminated. WEEKLY MEMO August 20, 198:, Page two HIGHWAY 50 CONSTRUCTION. This week I mut with State D.O.T. orficials rogarEing work on the 'Twelfth Street intersection clue to the widening of Highway 50. The State has amended the plans for this work and they now want us to relocate the 12" water line that we recently installed at this location. Since the City installed the existing lines with the approval of the State I have told D.O.T. officials that we would be glad to move the line as long as they pay for all. of the costs. I wil.l. report back to the Council on this matter. ART FESTIVAL. The president of the Art League, Ruby Abel., has rnformcd me that the Art League will be sponsoring the Art- Fest- ival with Sue Mccanick. The festival is not scheduled until February of 1983. UPPER PALATLAKAHA STUDY. The remaining meetings of the Upper Palatlakaha Study w 1r be crucial since they are preparing a draft of a water management plan for this area. All Councilmen are encouraged to attend these meetings. PUBLIC HEARING ON ASPHALT PLANT. The Lake County Planning and zoning Agenda or August 25th includes the consideration of a C.U.P. for an asphalt plant to be located one mile west of Clermont on the north side of Highway 50. This is a temporary plant for the overlay of Highway 561. REPRESENTATIVE McCOLLUM. Representative McCollum's office has reserved the council chambers for the first Friday of each month beginning in September for the purpose of meeting with inter- ested citizens of our area. These meetings will take place from 3:30 until 5:00 P.M. GRASS CARP. Last year the City obtained a permit from the State to purchase grass carp hybrids for Center Lake. Grass Carp are known for their ability to eat aquatic weeds. Although we de- cided not to purchase these fish, I have renewed our permit (Lic. 7-5-2) which will remain valid unless revoked by the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission. ECONOMIC COMMENTS.. Enclosed is the Economic Comments Newsletter from the Sun Bank. The newsletter states that the economy im- proved somewhat in April and May before stalling in June. How- ever, the effects of the July tax cut and Social Security pay- ment increases remain to be seen. A very positive factor for the economic recovery is lower interest rates. CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD. Enclosed are the minutes of the last Code Enforcement Board meeting at which the case of the City of Clermont vs. Jimmy Lee Jackson was heard. Respectfully, George D.`i For' !s City Manage, OFFICG OF' 771H S7i1T ' 117TORNITY %i/lk Junc�/al G'irrurl of/'%ride vlll'lill:n,,� +A, GORDON G. OLnimm, in. Slate1111orng1 August 19, 1982 MAYORS AND CITY COMMISSIONERS OF ALL MUNICIPALITIES WITHIN THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT RECEIVED AN 2 0 198z /.aka Couah/ Courthouse %bst Office %lox 1000 1auarrr, %/orida X1770 ral(phane 1.704) 34.7.01170 Gentlemen: This office has recently received several complaints of violation of the Sunshine Law. In most of these cases the violations were not intentional, but are, nonetheless, serious. No intent is required to make a violation. I am, therefore, recommending that at the next appropriate meeting of your council or commission this letter be read to those present. I must stress that the Legislature in enacting the Sunshine Law intended to open to the public all meetings of any body over which the Legislature's authority extends at any time when official acts are to be taken. This includes meetings in which there is discussion of any matter which may be the basis for an official decision now or later. Merely making recommendations may be official acts. The statute is not limited to bodies which are elected. Indeed, the Courts have held that the City Manager or Administrator may in some circumstances himself constitute an "Agency" and in the company of any other person may be a "Board". In other words, any meeting to discuss public business is covered by the Sunshine Law and the public have a right to be present. My office is most anxious to avoid the necessity of enforcing the natural consequences of any violation of the law. In summary, I would remind you that, Chapter 286.11, Florida Statutes, requires: 1. Prior notice of any meeting. 2. All meetings shall be open to the public at all times. 3. Minutes of a meeting to be recorded and open to public inspection. 4. Any person who is a member of a board or commission or authority attending a meeting not held in accordance with the provisions of the Sunshine Law may be guilty of a misdemeanor. MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS OF ALL MUNICIPALITIES WITHIN THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Page Two If you have any questions, I would recommend you consult your City Attorney, and/or Chapter 286.11, Florida Statutes, which Is Florida's Government in the Sunshine Law. Sincerely, GORDON G. OLDHAM, JR. State Attorney GGO/ky Memo to: City Council From: City Manager Subject: Review and Comment on Mid Florida Telecasters Tower Date: August 20, 1922 The City has received a letter (enclosed) from the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council requesting that we comment on the application of Mid Florida Telecasters, Inc. for a UHF Channel 32. The Tower for the television station would be located south of Clermont and have a height of 1,845 feet. The City has previously opposed the erection of this tower due to its extreme height. Council direction on this matter is requested for Tues- day's Meeting. Respectfully, CITY OF CLERMONT GEORGE D. FORBES City Manager GOF/jmb Enc. 7 RECEIVED AUG 1 9 1982 AL=OS.t 1CAWN&r-1V1 A=10rZAAW M@•g►rJl►Warl tW/0r,1"'i yff Acava»'er/ rry w...... sr f . S /R. VOB • Imri.... ..b Fi../� 7!l>/E1 • T./.�e.... /JOBI Bt/B• 777J -- _ -982 Mr. George D. Forbes City Manager City of Clermont F.O. Box 219 Clermont, FL 32711 Subject: Application of Mid Florida Telecasters, Inc. UIIF Channel 32 Lakeland, Florida ECFRPC It LA-83-7 Dear Mr. Forbes: In accordance with the requirements set forth in the Office of Management and Budget Circular A-95, revised and dated January 1, 1976, this office, as the responsible areawide clearinghouse, is in receipt of the above subject project for our review and comment. As part of our established review procedure, we solicit comments from appropriate local agencies. Enclosed is information on the subject project and a form for your convenience in making any comments which you may wish to have incorporated into our review and recommendations. 'We would appreciate the forwarding of your comments no later than _Iu�� If you have any questions or would like additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the Council office. Sincerely, q Cynthia Terry Environmental Planner Project Review CT/es Encls. " ..4 �pri riw�� a•w yit^� FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 7.... III/l.�y IY/ July 27, 1982 AJQ ` V 4K1�o=rr central FloAde Rogionel Plennlnq Counoll East Central Florida Regional RECEIVED ��� 3 0 huh Planning Council loll Wymore Rondo Suite 105 Winter Park, Florida 32789 Gentlemen: We are seeking your assistance in connection with an application pending before this Commission for a new television station to serve Lakeland, Florida on Channel 32 (EPCT-800521KG). The applicant, Mid Florida Telecasters, Inc. (MFT), has proposed construction of a television tower with a height of 1,845 feet above ground near Clermont, Florida. We have received numerous objections to MFT's proposal. The objections raise a question as to whether construction of the tower as proposed would adversely affect the quality of the human environment. Among other things, the objections contain the following allegations: a. The tower would be an eyesore and destroy the natural beauty of the area and is located across a lake from an officially designated scenic drive. b. The tower would be located in the Green Swamp, an environmentally protected area. C. The tower would be located in a flood plain and flood prone area. d. The placement of anchors will require water diversion and/or wetland fill. e. The extensive array of guy wires supporting the tower would kill many birds, such as the endangered wood storks and sand hill cranes that nest and feed in the wetlands. f. The tower is located in a recreational area frequented by hunters, boaters and fishermen. In accordance with the Commission's obligations under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 42 U.S.C. §§4321-4361, as implemented by Sections 1.1301-1.1319 of our Rules (47 C.F.R. §§1.1301-1.1319), we preparing a draft environmental impact statement. -2- As an agency with special environmental expertlar., would you provide 'in your views in thin matter, to assist us in determing whether construction of MFT's proposed tower would have a significant• advcrompact on withintile qnron uality ofoyouthe humnn environment? Any information you can provide expertise will be greatly appreciated. It would be most helpful if you could provide your views within 60 days of the dnte of this letter. It would also be helpful if you would provide the names and qualifications of the persons primarily responsible for the information cantnined in your response. Enclosed for your information are (1) a list of agencies with special environmental expertise whose views we are soliciting; (2) the narrative portion df one of the objections (Sunderman Groves, January 28, 1981); (3) n report of subsurface investigation for the proposed tower, prepared for the applicant; (4) applicant'a reply to the objections; and (5) relevant portions of. the engineering section of MFT a application, including n description of the tower and tower site, maps showing the location of the tower, a vertical sketch of the tower and applicant's statement concerning environmental considerations with respect to the construction of its proposed tower. I trust you will find this material helpful - ,a appreciate any assistance you can provide us in this matter. If you have any questions, please feel free to telephone me or Mr. Sewell of my office at 202-632-6485. Sincere , Larry DEnds, Chief Broadcast Facilities Division Broadcast Bureau Enclosures cc: Lakeland Telecasters Lauren A. Colby, Esq. Plaza Broadcasting, Inc. Kenkel and Barnard Figgie Communications, Inc. Kotteen and Naftalin Mid Florida Telecasters McKenna, Wilkinson and Kittner Public Interest Corporation Benedict and Cottone Channel 32, Inc. Arent, Fax, Kintner and Kahn Manning Telecasting, Inc. Fly, Shuebruk, Gaguine, Boras Schulkind and Braun Memo to: City Council From: City Manager Subject: Bids for Traffic Sign Materials Date: August 19, 1982 The City Council authorized us to participate in a warning and regulatory sign grant offered by the State Department of Veteran and Community Affairs, The City was awarded a grant of $10,000 to fulfill State Statutes and insure that all City signs comply with the "Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices." Enclosed is one copy of the sign material bids. I would recommend we accept the low bids for sign faces, blanks, posts, and rivets as recommended by our Public Works Director. (See attached sheets). Respectfully, CITY OF CLERMONT GEORGE D. FORBES City Manager GDF/jmb Attachments MEMO TO: City Manager FR011: Director of Public Works SUBJECT: Sign Bid Award Recommendations DATE: August 17,1982 Following are my recommendation for award of bids received for sign faces, blanks, posts and rivets: Sign Faces: 55,67.5.00 Jadco Signing Inc. Sign Blanks: U.S. Standard 1,907.05 Sign Posts U.S. Standard 2,358.15* Rivets: 81 48 McCain Sales TOTAL 9 972.48 V I•J -+ O � 1: W •; II ^J M W V W -a b N "+ .t• cJ U N W !J "• D IJ N N N -• -•'�] IJ .. V W N fJ O, N 'Jl N 0', O N U O eJ n r Vt Imo]W WW NrW r NS• G tl f1 In In _ O0 m 0 0 fD r0 0 7 n0 0 0 V1<VI 0 0 0 0 L - GD -• N -1 O ':] C] p .. 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J Z n n kt w °O � � � Al � Q..1 QI \f •O n c a n In T N � N o° % i0 o. a yL o 0 0` o n � a n Q N l m n � r Memo to: City Council From: City Manager Subject: Bids for Repairs to Jenkins Auditorium Date: August 20, 1982 We have received the following three bids for repairs and renovations to Jenkins Auditorium: COMPANY BASIC BID PRICE PER HR. FOR ADDITIONAL WORK Bishop Paint & Decorating Clermont $3,985 $11 Brinkerhoff Sandblasting & Coatings - Orlando $5,550 $18 T.H. Contracting Orlando $9,845 $22 We would recommend that the City accept the low bid from Bishop Paint and Decorating for $3,985 and $11.00 per hour for any additional work. Attached are the specifications which will insure that Jenkins remains in good condition for our Citizens. Respectfully, CITY OF CLERMONT GEORGE D. FORBES City Manager '• I GDF/jmb Attachment Memo to: City Council From: City Manager Subject: Bid Award for Repairs and Painting of Jaycee Beach Pavilion Date: August 19, 1982 We have discussed with the City Council the repairs and painting needed on the Jaycee Beach Pavilion. Due to the humidity in Florida, much of the surface of this structure has rusted. The attached bids require the contractor to sand blast this structure, repair all parts that have deteriorated (such as purlins) and repaint the pavilion. The bids for this work have been received, and are as follows: COMPANY BASIC BID ITEM B ITEM C PER HOUR Bishop Paint & Decorating - Clermont $2,871 $150 $160 $11 Sunshine Painting Orlando $5,300 $345 $360 $35 T.H. Contractors Orlando $5,812 $ 92 $ 92 $22 Ridge Sandblasting Lake Alfred $6,150 $120 $200 $15 Brinkerhoff Sand- blasting - Orlando $6,450 $300 $300 $18 Sieg & Ambachtsheer Deland $9,826 $300 $400 $15 We would recommend acceptance of the low bid from Bishop Paint and Decorating for $2,871 with the cost of replacing purlins and headers at $150 per 20' section and a fee of $11 per hour for any additional work. Respectfully, CITY OF CLERMONT GEORGE D. FORBES City Manager GDF/jmb �r MEMORANDUM To: City Council From: City Manager Subject: Renovations of City hall Date: August 20, 1982 The City has received bids for the renovation of City Hall as shown on the attached bid tabulation sheet. The low bid for this project is from Blue Diamond Construction Company from Orlando with a total bid of $3.3,249.00. However, by excluding the optional front window removal and awarding the mechanical and electrical bid to Kennedy Company, the total cost of renovation can be reduced to $12,476.00. While we are disappointed that the bids were not closer to the $10,000.00 that we had projected, I would recommend that we pro- ceed with this work. The low bidder is approximately $2000.00 below the next lowest bidder, and we probably will not be able to obtain a better price for this work. The City would also be required to purchase drapes and carpet- ing for the project which would be purchased through our exist- ing Finance Department budget if this expenditure is authorized by Council. We would recommend that the City Council accept the low bid of $8882.00 from Blue Diamond Construction Company for construction work and the low bid for Option B (central heating and cooling) of $3,594.00 from Kennedy Company. Respectfully, George D. Forbes City Manager GDF/mgg cGu r w °p w M e w H a x N 0 r• O t to cu rt h H O G H x x rt O H. roro x o n 00 a td m a U' to to cn to to p tj �' W W CD w x H N N n Ul ko Un 00 H J �P Un o HO R r yHyyy 'S H n o 0 0 0 z NN M1y CDJ O CD w xrt d (D r• y {n to to to z M.kq N w w Cl P. U1 of r �q O p' H7�. 0 00 0 to •v� to z P+ OO b• O' H W In J O H o 0 •y tY P� m ram• "' y b 0 t✓ r NW 00 uJi o p O H C O O y y O H 0 w rEn n r td o �w a o n� p wJ 0 On iD m m to H t OO O O (L H H C1 O O O tY P+ a F r m 0 rt H to to to to H Q H w r W l~ It l 3 13 -1 N J w 00 r J iP N l0 N W lD W W O tU O O W O O H C7 O O N O O Memo to: City Council From: City Manager Subject: Purchase of Property for Landspreading Improvements Date: August 20, 1982 In July of 1980 the City executed an agreement to purchase tracts 57, 58, 59, and the useable part of tract 60; and tracts 6, 7 and 8 of Groveland Farms as shown on the attached sheet. The original contract expired on February 1, 1981 and was amended by extending the closing date to July 31, 1981, In June of 1981 the City again amended the original Contract for Sale (attached) which required the City to close on tract 60 and purchase the remainder of the property by December 1, 1982. Since the execution of this agreement, Inland Groves has also agreed to sell the City tracts 54 and 55; and has requested that we close on one-half of this property Monday, September 13, 1982. In return for closing on one-half of the property in September, the City will not be required to purchase the remainder of the land until April 4, 1983. The entire amount of property to be purchased is shown on the attached sheet. The City has also obtained a Conditional Use Permit from the County which allows this property to be used as a landspreading site. However, we have not yet obtained final approval from the DER on this property because they will give no approval until all plans and specifications are reviewed. The City has done extensive testing on this property and no problems in receiving DER final approval are anti- cipated. Plans should be ready for their review before the closing date. The City will be purchasing only the portion of this land above the high water marks. Mr. Shewey is in the process of preparing a final plat which will determine the exact amount of acreage the City must purchase. The pur- chase price is $7,000 per acre; with approximately 72 acres to be purchased. Ten acres have already been purchased, so an estimated 62 acres remain. I would recommend that the City Council authorize the purchase of one-half of this property from the City's Capital Improvements Fund and set a contract closing date of September 13, 1982. Before this date, the City Engineer and I will meet with DER Officials to obtain their final approval. The remaining property can then be purchased on April 4, 1983. The majority of this prop- erty will be paid for through FmHA financing. Respectfully, CITY OF CLERMONT GEORGE D. FORBES City Manager GDF/jmb Encl. Ili. �' .. .. �._.....�.,......ri►'.a .Y.._.._. ., ...., ... .... .......yam..»•..�..w ®.....�.h• i.hl ��M ). AMENDMENT TO CON'1'RAC'f FOIL SALS 01-14 Thin Agruumunt, by and butwuun INLAND CROVEII COM ., C,M, POOL b SONS, INC., and Ito, CITY OP CLERMONT, 1•aku County, Florida, huruby anlelula certain provinime, of that curt,lul CmIlrael bulwuull the parLleu daLud July 291 t'1BO, uxtundod by Bxtunuloe Agravmvut dated ,.,_^,.._..•..._._!.__.... all fl)ILUWUI 1. Paragraph J. of uald CullLr1111L is huruby umunded us follow"$ "I," 'Prue'. 60 Nhal l be vunv"Y d u) Buyer upon puymuot of SEVENTY '1'IIOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($70,000.00) to :fellers upon uxecuLloa of Lhia AlaondmunL, Buyers ellall bo VIII.LLlud L0 the 1'1U1-U2 mill urup. 'file remainder of Purcol 1 and Parcul 2 ehall bu vloaed prior to December 1, 19B'!, on the condition that Parcel 2 shall not bu vItaled prior Lo'November 1, 19111. If the I.runsuctloo is closed prior to November 1, 1910, 11uyur may lease Marcel 2 at the annual rental of FIVE HUNDRED AND NO/LOO 1101.I,AItS ($5:)0.00) per ecru, which Sum uhall be credited Lo Buyer at closing of PareeL 2. 2. Paragraph 7 is huruby duletod. i. I'aragrnph H IS hereby uumaded Le read as follows: "g." Sullcrn shall be untitled to the l'JBO-BI still 1981-82 fruit crop togother ._.. - With Lhr 11)'011 Lo enter upon the pr,lperry to culLiVutu sell harvest uucll crop. In -the cveul Ih15 Ir:)nrucllun t:ball out by rloaud befury .Luswry 1, 19112, Sellers uhall be Hit ILlyd It, Lhc 1982-7 1 1 o I 1 crep. S,:Ileru agree to abide by usual and Cuutematy Ihusb.uslry d othul grovuu la Llu• on•:1 owuud by SeLLuru, lc., 2 uprayu, 2 furtlllacru, and dk• ,Ied rlu)p. o.u,l Ihla tiny of .luac, 19Hl. CITY OF CLE1010tfr, a munLcipal core. BUYER INLAND CKOVF.& CORP, C. M. POOL 6 SONS, INC. A'I"I'I•ST: j} BY: SELLERS L1.UNAII1) It 1JAl11U. ill. AT I UIINLY AI IAW. VA UaAWL11 IObd. I:LERMONL FLOIIIUA 32111 U r.� u CONTRACT FOR SALE AND PURCHASE This Agreement, by and between INLAND GROVES CORP., as to Parcel 1 and C. M. POOL & SONS, INC. , as to Parcel 2, hereinafter referred to as Sellers; and the CITY OF CLERMONT, a municipal corporation, Lake County, Florida, hereinafter referred to as Buyer. The parties hereto, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, agree that the Sellers shall sell and the Buyer shall buy the parcels described herein upon the following terms and conditions: 1. The legal description of the property Is: Parcel 1: Tracts 58 and 59, and the usable land of Tract 60, Groveland Farms, Section 21, Township 22 South, Range 25 East, Lake County, Florida. Parcel 2: The usable land of Tracts 6 and 7, Grove - land Farms, Section 28, Township 22 South, Range 25 East, Lake County, Florida. Together with easement for ingress, egress and sanitary sewer lines over Tract 57. 2. The total sales price is SEVEN THOUSAND AND N0/100 ($7, 000. 00) — --- DOLLARS cash per acre of land as determined by a survey of the property to be furnished by Seller prior to closing. 3. Parcel 1 shall be conveyed to closing by good and sufficient Warranty Deed free and clear of all encumbrances, upon payment of the sum specified in Paragraph 2. Parcel 2 shall be leased to Buyer at the annual rental of FIVE HUNDRED AND NO/100 ($500. 00) DOLLARS per acres of land. The lease shall expire on November 1, 1981, at which time Buyer shall have the option to purchase Parcel 2, upon payment of the sum specified in Paragraph 2, less a credit to Buyer for the amount of the lease payments to Seller. 9. Sellers shall deliver to Buyer a Title Insurance Commitment evi- dencing marketable title free and clear of all encumbrances ten (10) days prior' to closing. 5. This Agreement is subject to and conditioned upon approval by governmental agencies for Buyer to use said property as site for upland spray irrigation of secondarily treated effluent at the rate of 4" per acre per week' G. Sellers grant to Buyer an exclusive option to purchase on Tract 57, Groveland Farms, Section 21, Township 22 South, Range 25 East, and Tract 8, Groveland Farms, Section 28, Township 22 South, Range 25 East, for a period I of five (5) years for the total sales price of SEVEN THOUSAND AND N01100 ($7,000.00) DOLLARS cash per acre of usable land. The option shall be exercised by Buyer by written notice to Sellers at least ninety (90) days prior to termination of the option. 7. This transaction shall be closed upon receipt by Buyer of preltmi- i nary approval by the governmental agencies, but not later than February 1, 1981. 8. Sellers shall be entitled to the 1980-81 citrus fruit crop produced upon the citrus trees located on all property described in Paragraph 1, together with the right to enter upon said property to harvest such crop. DATED this 29th day of July, A. D. 1980. ATTEST: CITY OF CLERMONT By: Buyer ATTEST. INLAND GROVES CORP. Bv«+ G -. - Seller ATTE C.-M. POOL & SONS, INC. By: �iQ�i oar o - Seller �F- I 3 I 4Z 41 cl 4 PG D �I � !> ni :.K E 54 55 SG I 57 c.RovE IGROVL /, 41,3735 I'• 4o e l ® ClrY 0r CWHONr CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MINUTES Tuoaday, August 17, 1.982 Thin meeting of the Code EnforcemenL Board of tile City of Clermont was called to order at 7:;0 p.m. on Tuonday, August1.7, 1982 in the City Council Chamboro by Chairman Kathleen Parnell. The Pledge of A11eg:l.anco to Lilt-, Plag was recited by all. present. ROLL CALL. Present: Glenn Curtis, Emma ILtgginn, Marcus McGowan, BTlaMcGuirr., Sue Mocani.cl: and KaL•hleon Parsoll. Absent: None. Representing the City were Attorney Lconard Baird, Code EnforcemcnL Director Harvey Nagel. and Marilyn G. George. MINUTES_ of. the meeting of .tune .1.5, 1982 were approved as presented. HEARING NO. 82-007. CITY OI' CI.J;RMONT vs. JIMM11.1 hhE JACKSON Chairman Parsell cxpla.�ned that Mr. Jackson was called before the Board for violation of Ordinances 11-22, 11A-16, and 26-25 of the Zoning Ordinance, all of which are concerned with maintenance of property within tho City. Mrs. Pnrsel.l read parts of these ord- inances aloud. Mr. Nagel refcrrcd to the long 1.isL of letters and other action concerning this case in the past, and stated that the Cafe on this site is allowed to exist in this 11-3 location because it existed prior to the enactment of: the Zoning Ordinance. In add- ition to this business, Mr. Jackson works :in citrus picking and collecting of cans and bottles for salvage. There are also many vehicles without valid tags parked on the property owned by Mr. Jackson. All of these operations spill. over onto the lot next door, which Mr. Jackson leases from Mrs. Amy Odum. She has been notified that she faces possible action by the Code Enforcement Board as owner of the property where these violations occur. Mr. Jackson, speaking on his own behalf., stated that he saves cans and bottles from his business and also collects them through- out the neighborhood for recycling. fie places them in 55 gallon drums and plastic bags at the back of his properly. This recycling business brings income during the slack periods in the ciLrus busi- ness. Mrs. Parsoll stated that a license was necessary for each business conducted within the City, and that Mr. Jackson should apply for a license and allow the City to determine whether zoning requirements are being met. Mr. Jackson expressed the desire to comply with the law, but cited financial problems. After extensive discussion, mainly concerning the legality and possibility of storing vehicles and junk in an R-3 Zone, the City Attorney made the following remarks. There has been sufficient evidence offered to subtantiate the charges. Time for compliance should be allowed before a fine would be due. Mrs. Odum should be made a party to the proceedings, be- cause she, too, is in violation. The can recycling business is in- cidental to the Cafe business. Proper garbage cans or use of a dumpster should eliminate the problem. Storage cannot be allowed if it becomes a nuisance, therefore the cans and the vehicles stored on the property must be removed from this location. A motion was made by Mr. McGowan and seconded by Mr. McGuire. as follows: That Mr. Jackson be given 30 days to remove the cans and trucks from his property. If he fails to comply within that time, a fine of $100.00 will be due. Mrs. Odum is to be notified that she is respon- sible for her own property and may be called before the Board if her property is not cleaned up in 30 days. Mrs. Parsell suggested that the Period of time be extended to 95 days to coincide with the next meetingof the Code' Enforcement Board: Both Mr. McGowan and Mr. McGuire agreed to the amendment. Voting on the motion as amended was as follows: Curtis, Ilig- Gins, McGowan, McGuire and Parsell; aye. Mecanick; nay. PROGRESS REPORT. Mr. Nagel reported that all previously heard cases had been settled satisfactorily with the exception of Case No. _i A I! A1ayl-P.1 Ladies and Gentleman of the City Council: My name is Homer Torrance. I am respectfully re- questing permission to obtain a Merchant's license to rent innertubos on the Lake Minneola Beach. I was ❑dvised by the license department of this requirement. At the present time, swimmers are using tubes and floats in a restricted area and I would only be renting to those who do not own their own tubes. I am .requesting permission to purchase a required license to sell on the beach property. Respectfully, Homer Torrance ® CITY OF CWHONT CODE ENFORCEM13NT BOARD MINUTES Tuesday, August 17, 1902 Page two 82-002 The City of Clermont vs. Arthur Edwards. This case will be continued indefinitely, and the situation monitored by the Director of Code Enforcement• to be sure there in no further violation. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. hA'L'Hh1:EN PARSELI„Chairman ATTEST: HARVEY NAGEL Director of Code Enforcement ladies and Gentleman of the City Council: My name is Homer Torrance. I am respectfully re- questing permission to obtain a Merchant's license to rent innertubcs on the Lake Minneola Reach. I was advised by the license department of this requirement. At the present time, swimmers are using tubes and floats in a restricted area and I would only be renting to those who do not own their own tubes. I am .requesting permission to purchase a required license to sell on the beach property. Respectfully, liomer Torrance