04-22-1975 Supporting DocumentsMINUTES N9 .1139
REGULAR MEETING
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Florida was
held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, April 22, 1975. The meeting was called
to order at 7:30 P. 14. by Mayor Claude E. Smoak, Jr. with the following members
present: Councilmen Byrd, Blackburn, Oswalt and Schroedel. Other officials
present were: City Attorney Baird, City Manager Hopkins, City Clerk Carroll
and Director of Community Services Smythe. Others present were: Mrs. Sallie
Benson and the Messrs. Czech and Sargent.
The Invocation was given by Councilman Byrd, followed by repeating of the Pledge
of Allegiance in unison by those present.
The Minutes of the Meeting held on April 15, 1975 were approved as written.
Mrs. Leroy Benson appeared before Council and requested a Variance in setback
requirements in order to construct a driveway and later on, a garage, on her
property located at 568 East Juniata Street (Lot 16 in Block 1 of Woodlawn
Subdivision). Mrs. Benson was advised of a required routine to follow in re-
questing a variance in order that such a request might be advertised and all
pertinent information compiled prior to consideration by Council.
City Manager Hopkins reported as follows: That in response to request of Council
to solicit help from the Florida Marine Patrol with regards excessive and
hazardous speed of high powered boats on local lakes, more specifically, Lake
Minneola, he had been advised one of their boarding officers would be in this
area to investigate this matter on Sunday, April 27th; That with regards Council's
request that local Attorneys be contacted as to their interest in serving as Public
Defender in the Municipal Court, he had had no response. He further reported
there was a pending case in Municipal Court wherein the defendant has requested
to be represented by a Public Defender. Councilman Byrd was appointed by Mayor
Smoak to again contact the local attorneys and inquire of their willingness to serve
at least in an interim period, on a rotating basis. Upon inquiry as to normal
remuneration paid to public defenders and who was responsible for determing whether
or not a defendant was indigent and eligible for a public defender, it was the
recommendation of City Attorney Baird that Council adopt a policy guideline for
such matters. City Attorney Baird agreed to obtain pertinent criteria for such
a policy from the Lake County Legal Aid Society for Council's consideration.
Upon being advised by Controller Fleming that a financial report for the first six
months business of this fiscal year had been completed, it was the suggestion of
Mayor Smoak that a general discussion of the budget be held at the next regular
meeting of Council. It was still further the suggestion of Mayor Smoak, that
this would be an ideal time to remove the spoils at the outfall of storm drains'on
Sunset and Center Lakes inasmuch as the water levels were extremely low, and the
overburden could be used beneficially in other areas of the city.
Motion was made by Councilman Schroedel seconded by Councilman Byrd and carried,
that the bills be paid.
Mayor Smoak reported briefly on the League of Cities meeting held recently, and
that upon being advised by the Speaker of the Evening, Mr.. Crowell of the State
Department of Community Services -Division of Technical Assistance, that model
charters as prepared by them were available to municipalities, he had ordered seven
copies in order that they might be utilized by the Council's Charter Revision
Committee.
Councilman Oswalt introduced AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CLOSING AND PERMANENTLY ABANDONING A PORTION OF
MINUTES N4 1140
OSCEOLA STREET DESCRIBED HEREIN, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL MAP OF THE CITY OF
CLERMONT, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK B. PAGES 17-23, INCLUSIVE, PUBLIC RECORDS OF LAKE
COUNTY, FLORIDA: PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE: AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION and
the ORDINANCE was read for a first reading by Mayor Smoak, by title only,
Mayor Smoak announced the final order of business to be a Public Hearing to consider
request of Donald Bloebaum for a change of zoning from 111A to C-2 on property owned
by him consisting of approximately B acres in Section 29-22-26. There was some
concern expressed as to whether or not a zoning change as requested would accommo-
date Mr. Bloebaum's intentions for the property, and he was not present to respond.
City Manager Hopkins advised that this property in question prior to annexation
to the city, was zoned Cl in the County and that D & D Truck Brokers located here
were at that time considered non -conforming uses by the County and even with
the proposed zoning change by the city, would remain as non -conforming, however
the fruit stand of D & D would be a permitted use under the County Zoning and
he would suspect would also be a permitted use under C-2 zoning. City Attorney
Baird advised that only the request as made and advertised could be considered,
and any desire for change to it would constitute a new and separate request
and subsequent advertising. There was no one present who voiced objection to the
request, whereupon motion was made by Councilman Oswalt, seconded by Councilman
B rd and carried that the re west be ranted. Considers ie a�sw 5� =d
regard ng the entire parcel annexed to the city in 1972 and which presently
consists of numerous zoning designations as a result of Council action from individual
requests made. It was the firm conviction of Mayor Smoak that Council, in conjunc-
tion with the Planning and Zoning Commission, holds the responsibility to plan
and to zone property within the city to its highest and best use in relationship
to the way they want the entire area to develop, and he felt that an over-all growth
pattern for this area should be developed rather than to continue to grant individual
requests, and particularly for this area inasmuch as it remains the only area in
which the city may expand. Motion was made by Councilman Byrd seconded by Councilman
Blackburn and unanimously carried that Council adopt a policy recommending plann+ng
PlayorSmoak inquired of Jack Sargent, Clermont's representative to the Lake Apopka
Natural Gas District, as to when he would be prepared to report on the District to
Council, and he replied he would have one ready by the second regular meeting in
May.
Mayor Smoak adjourned the meeting at 0:30 P. M.
Cla� Smoak, Jr., MdyOr
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Dolores W. Carroll, City
ACCOUNTS PAYA13LL - APRIL 1975
ccrlERnL r•uND
A. G. Distributing
(Turbo Charger)
16.95
Advance Electric
(Ropair/Roplace Lighting at
186.30
Tennis Courts A LE Field -
Conduit Work at Ilarn)
Bob Kamp
(Concrete Work -Basketball Court)
160.00
Crest Restaurant
(Prisoner Meals)
187.65
Clements
(Pest Control at Jail)
9.00
Champion Uniforms
(Uniforms)
169.62
Dust -Tex Service
(Janitorial Supplies)
14.60
Glenn Joiner & Son,Inc.
(Repair 2 Beads)
117.44
Eckord's
(Batteries & Film)
21.2249
Florida Power Corp.
(Utilities)
'262.45
Graham -Jones
(Can Liners -Tissue)
Harb Equipment,Inc.
(Oil)
11.50
ilovis & Baird
(Legal Fees)
125.00
Hilltop Stationery
(Office Supplies)
115.82
IBM
(Typewriter Supplies)
22.49
Jack M. Rolland
(Plbg. at LL and Beach (louse)
14.00
Lake Communication Serv.
(Radio Exchanges)
77.25
Lanier Business Products
(Belts for Tape Recorder)
25.16
Lake Apopka Gas
(Utilities)
33.48
Madden's Electric
(Work at Police Station)
117.35
Mobil Oil
(Petroleum Products)
1076.64
Morgan's Auto Parts
(Brake Fluid-GoJo-Wire Brush)
40.32
Mid -State Mechanical
(Convert Jail for Hot Water)
690.00
National Recreation Assoc.
(Subscription Renewal)
10.00
National Linen Service
(Janitorial Supplies)
7.10
Office Equip.Ex.,Inc.
(Maintenance Renewal -Time Clock)
28.00
Railway Equipment Co. ,Inc.
(Cross Ties for Beach Area)
100.00
Sam's Union "66"
(Mineral Spirits)
16.50
Valbro Business Forms
(Payroll Checks)
201.80
W.S.W. Mining,Inc.
(Sand).
10.00
Texaco,Inc.
(Oil)
63.80
$ 7,071.85
UTILITIE•_S OEPARTMEIIT
Allied Chlorine
(Chlorino)
700.00
Champion Uniforms
(Uniforms)
167.02
11i11top Stationery
(office Supplies)
3.62
Konsler Steel Co.
(Motor Ropair)
153.70
Madden's Electric
(Work at Highland Wolf)
33.40
Moffatt Bearing
(Bearing)
5.38
Sta-Con,Inc.
(Phase Monitor)
171.08
Westinghouse
(Points)
71.05
Florida Power Corp.
(Utilities)
4208.96
$ 5,516.()1