05-20-1975 Supporting DocumentsM1NU'ITS N9 1145
A lit! l;ular Meeting; of the Clty Council of the City of Clormont
wn:; held l II Councl l Ch:unboh^s on 'I'uosday, May 2f1, 1075. Tho
meeting wu:; called to order at 7:30 P.H. by May Clnudo V. Smonk,Jr.
with the following nhenhhers present: Councilmen Byrd, Blackburn,
and 0swalt. Otlhor officlnls present were: City Manager IlopkIns ,
City Attorney Baird, City Clerk Carroll, City Controller Fleming,
and Director of Community Services Smythe, Others present were:
TIIu Mossr:;. Czcch, GrccaIac, Rungs, Sargent, and Abbott. Re-
presentatives of the Sentinel/Star and The Daily Commercial were,
also present.
The invocation was given by Councilman Byrd, followed by repenting
Of the Pledge of Allegiance in unison by those present.
'file Minutes of tlho meeting held on May 13, 1075 were approved as
written.
City Controller Fleming reported that the balance of the grant to
the city for sanitary sewer construction under the 11201" prggaam
had been received in the amount of $36,000.00.
Councilman Byrd reported that of the local Attorneys he had con-
tacted with regards interest in serving as the city's public de-
fender, Attorney Dennis L. Horton was the only one who expressed
an interest. Contingent upon acceptance of Mr. Horton, motion was
made by Councilman Byrd, seconded by Councilman Oswalt and unani-
mous y carriedthat Dennis Horton e a ointe to serve as tic
Pu lic Defender in Munici al Court at a retaining fee of $50.00 per
month thru the remain or o thzs fiscal year ,c tembcr 30 1975)
at which time a review woe a ma e o case oa s handled and con-
sideration be given, if desired, for compensation on a per hour basis.
Mr. John Greenlee, C.P.A. of Greenlee, Paul f, Furnas, the city's
auditors, appeared before Council to answer any questions which they
might have in their consideration of the proposed auditor agreement
as submitted by his firm. Council was in agreement with the agree-
ment as submitted, whereupon motion was made by Councilman Byrd
seconded by Councilman Blackburn anU unanimously carried that Mayor
Smoak be autli—orized to execute same.
Mr.William G. Abbott, chauffeur, appeared before Council in behalf
of applicant, John Wayne Smith, to operate a taxi service in the
city. Included in the application were requests for variances to
Chapter 22 of the Code of Ordinances regulating taxicabs and vehicles
for hire, as follows: Control their own rates; Travel according to
posted speed limits, and use their own company name on the sides of
tlhe vehicles. It was consensus of Council that this Chapter of the
Code was in need of revision in order to bring it up todate, and
they thereby were in agreement with the variances requested. City
Attorney Baird,advised that inasmuch as Council had not prescribed
rates to be''chlarged, a variance to that portion would not be ne-
cessary. Mayo,r`Smoak inquired of Mr.Abbott as to the rates he had
in mind, and he advised they were to be 50t per mile. Mr.Baird
further advised Council that amending ordinances would be necessary
to effect the variances as requested, whereupon Councilman Byrd
introduced AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE deleting a portion of Sentence 2
of Section 22-10 (a) of the Clemmont Code of Ordinances (No driver
or operator of any taxicab within the corporate limits of the city
shall drive a taxicab at a speed in excess of twenty-five miles per
hour). Councilman Blackburn offered and moved the adoption of AN
EMERGENCY e e ing a portion ot sentence Z ot Section=-10
at a speca in excess of ur—y- P
secon ec y ounce man Byrd.
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M I N I.YFES N9 1146
Ilpon roll call vote on pnsange of the IllotIOff , tile re:lult was:
Ayen: o!fwit lt, Ilyrd, Blackhurn, and :monk. Total Ayost, Pour.
Nayos; Nonu. Ab:iobb: Schroodol. 5o the 111AHWENCY ORDINANCE
wan adopted and the numlbor 130-C nssignod to it.
Councilman Blackburn Introduced AN EM HWE NCY ORDINANCE amending,
sentence I of Soction 22-10 (e) of the Clermont Codc of Ordl-
nonees (lt shuil bog tulinwl'ul for fitly taxicab to operate within
the city limits oP the city unless the words "taxi" and/or "cob"
I,; displayed by sign or by painting on the body o' tile vel clo
on both front doors and back Below glass. Councilman Oswalt
offered and moved the ado tion of AN EMERCENCY ORD1 CIi amending
sentellcC e . ect 011 - ( c O t le , ermont .Ode O ' l r( lnallCCs
C 51111 )c fill ❑W tl for all tax cn) to p to within t IC C C
1111 is O t lC city tilljoss the words tax and or ca ) s d s 1l1 C(I
by si ;ll Or ) );Lint og on tile bodyo t 1C vc 1 c e oil both front
( oors find )aC be OW g ass fin( t le mot on Was seeend Cl by Councilman
Blackburn. [)poll roll call vote on passage of the motion, the result
was: Ayes: Byrd, Blackburn, Oswalt and Smoak. Total Ayes: Pour.
Noyes: None. Absent: Schroedel. so the EMERGENCY ORDINANCE was
adopted and the Number 131-C was assigned to it.
Motion was made by Councilman Blackburn, seconded by Councilman
Oswalt an unanimously carric tint tic application as ilcd y
John Wayne smit1 to operate a taxi service in tic city )c accc ted
provMdTZ that tile police Chlet submits a llau cur s Police Pemmit,
an the rate schc ulc 'as verbally submitted y Mr.A ott )c pre-
sented to the CityManager in writing with the agreement to seek
CrmisS ion O (;Ol1nCi rior t0 ma ing any cyangCS in tic rate SC a ul@.
With regards the proposed Employment Agrcemel)t for the City Attorney,
it was consensus of both 11r.Baird and Council that some revisions
should be made, whbreuponnmotion was made by Councilman Oswalt,
seconded by Councilman Byrd :and unanimously carried that the matter
be considered further and 1.1r.Baird submit an amended one for con-
sideration at the next meeting.
With regards the proposed Bikeway System in the city, Director of
Community Scriices Smythe submitted an approximate cost of materials
for a minimum number of necessary signs for the route @ $2470:00.
It was consensus of Council that no action be taken at this time,
and the matter was thereby tabled.
It was the recommendation of City Manager ilopkins that Manly Con-
struction Company be engaged to clean the storm sewer outf'alls at
Sunset and Center Lakes at a cost of $35.00 per hour inasmuch as
ti
le city does not have the proper equipment for such work. Motion
was made by Councilman Oswalt seconded by Councilman Byrd and un-
With regards a temporary spray irrigation system for the Johnson
property north of Osceola Street, City Manager Hopkins submitted
a proposed layout at a cost of materials @ $2863.50. Motion was made
by Councilman Oswalt, seconded by Councilman Blackburn and unanimously
carric that City Mafia er Oo ins recce wYtn Iavmng the system in-
stalled.
MINUTES NtI 1147
APtur buying annnulCod the County Hag Inaor with rugardn the
existing oronlon prohlorn sad for bust pnn5iblo irttll.zntion of
the burrow pit, it wus Cho rucommundut.ion of City Mnnnner Hopkins
that Chu hoight of Chu dike bu roducnd by five feat, which would
includu bulldozer work and vibratory compaction followed by
nhoothg the slopes with road tar after neuding at an npproximote
cost of $1500, Uu, Notion wns made b Councilman Iilnckburn socondud
by Councilmun h rd currlod—that tro rucommunrnt on o accoptec
and—M t Munngor IlWine be aut ror zed to procoed. Counin
rhdstained—from voting, on tre motion.
With rugnrds establishing a true maintenance policy, it was the
rocommundation of City Manager Ilopkinn that funds for n pilot project,
as proposed by Mr. Smythe, to spray the badly infected oak trace and
pruning for removal of mistletoe of those loanted an public property
such us; Oakhill Cemetery, Canter Lnko, etc. be allocated in the
17SO M budget, and Council wns in agreement. With regards possible
amendments to the existing Code of Ordinances whereby it would be the
responsibility of adjacent property owners to maintain parkways, it
was consensus of Council that City Manager Hopkins and City Attorney
Bnird study this matter further and submit n firm recommendation for
Councll's consideration.
With regards the Highway 50 drainage basin as proposed by the OUT,
and with which the Council was not in agreement at first sighting,
City Manager Hopkins was requested to arrange for a meeting of
Council with Mr.Hennessey of Lake County Pollution Control as soon
as possible in order to study the matter further for possible for-
mulation of request for a change.
With regards the proposed rezoning of the R1A property annexed to
the city in 1972 as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission,
motion was male by Councilman Blackburn, secondeJ_ by _Councilman Oswalt
and unanimously WISH tl—T rat thus recommendation ba accepteJ tvith the
exception that there 1) a strip 300' in width zone C2 from Hook _
Street south to the city limits a Ijacent to Highway any , and City
Attorney Baird was instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance.
City Manager Hopkins submitted a proposed long range plan (1975-1980)
for the maintenance of city streets for Council's consideration, and
suggested that the $30,000 as budgeted in the current budget be
utilized in a slurry -seal program in the Lincoln Park and Indian Hills
area and a small portion in the downtown area. Council concurred with
this suggestion.
With regards allocation of the anticipated revenue sharing funds for
July 1, 1975 through June 30, 1976 as recommended by the City Manager,
it was consensus of Council that the allocations suggested for Babe
Ruth League 0 $320.00, Little League 0 $570.00, and The South Lake
Neighborhood Center 0 $300.00 be deleted and these amounts be included
in the Street Resurfacing allocation. It was the opinion of Council
that funds for the above mentioned could he included in the regular
budget for fiscal year 175-176.
With regards On -Site Water Rentention, it was opinion of Council that
considerably more study and consideration should be given to the
matter prior to any action, if any, be taken, whereupon the matter was
tabled.
MINU YES N9 .1147
After havinit consnitoil the County I!nglnoor with regarda tho
cxIstlnit urosIoil 1)ru1,1om and l'or bust po:t;tlblu 11tlllz11tIoil of
the borrow pit, It was Cho roconhmondatinn of City Manager Ilopkins
that the height of the dike be reduced by five feet, whleh would
Include bulldozer work unit vlbrittory comprtct1,oit followed by
shouting the sIoIton with rnrtd tar after :IcudInit tit an approximate
cost of $1500.00. Motion was mado b L'ouncllnuuh Ilackburn seconded
hy_ C;ouncl lsan B rd nni carried that t e recornmunt nt un to accepted
and C .tv Munaeer fl.k i as be it tit her I z c (I to nroe aod-_ tEounel-l-mnn
it a:; t it inaa Crab voting oil tno mot Ion.
With regards establishing it tree maintenance Polley, it was tho
recommendation of City Manager Ilopkins that fund.:: for it pilot proj net,
as proposed by Mr. Smythe, to spray the badly infected oak trees and
pruning for removal of mistletoo of those loanted on public property
such as Oakhlll Cemetery, Center Lake, etc. be allocated In the
175-'76 budget, and Council wn!; in agroement. With regards possible
amendments to the existing Code of Ordinances whereby it would be the
responsibility of adjacent property owners to maintain parkways, It
was consensus of Council that City Manager Hopkins and City Attorney
Baird study this matter further and submit a firm recommendation for
Council's consideration.
With regards the Ilighway 51) drainage basin as proposed by the DOT,
and with which the Council was not in agreement at first sighting,
City Manager Hopkins was requested to arrange for a meeting of
Council with Mr.lionnessey of Lake County Pollution Control its soon
as possible in order to study the matter further for possible for-_
inulation of request for a change.
With regards the proposed rezoning of the ](IA property annexed to
the city in 1972 as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission,
motion Was made b Councilman Blackburn seconded b Councilman Oswalt
an unanimousl carried that this recommendation he accepted with the
exception that there be a str>p 300' in width zone C2 from Hook
Street south to the city l�mi.t " jacent to liii; hh—T any 'City
Attorney Baird was instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance.
City Manager Hopkins submitted a proposed long range plan (1975-1980)
for the maintenance of city streets for Council's consideration, and
suggested that the $30,000 as budgeted in the current budget be
utilized in a slurry -seal program in the Lincoln Park and Indian Hills
area and a small portion in the downtown area. Council concurred with
this suggestion.
With regards allocation of the anticipated revenue sharing funds for
July 1, 1975 through •June 30, 1976 as recommended by the City Manager,
it was consensus of Council that the allocations suggested for Babe
Ruth League 0 $320.00, Little League 0 $570.00, and The South Lake
Neighborhood Center 0 $300.00 be deleted and these amounts be included
in the Street Resurfacing allocation. It was the opinion of Council
that funds for the above mentioned could be included in the regular
budget for fiscal year 175-176.
With regards On -Site Eater Rentention, it was opinion of Council that
considerably more study and consideration should be given to the
matter prior to any action, if any, be taken, whorcupon the matter was
tabled.
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MINUTE'S M 1148
Mayor Smonk roportod as follows: 'I'hnt Councl.lmnn Schroodol
wns out of the city and thereby would not bo pronont at tiny of
the thruo moutings hold in Flay, and had su nntifl.od CounciI of
tills in writing,, and, That he had roccivod it rut{uust for it struct
sign dosignating Shady Nook Lane, which was reforrod to Diroctor
of Community Services Smytho.
The meeting was adjourned at 10;30 P.M. by Mayor Smoak.
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May 21, 1975
Dennis L. Horton, P. A.
Attorney and Counselor At Law
620 Montrose Street
Clermont, Florida 32711
Re: Public Defender:
Dear Mr. Horton:
At their meeting on May 20th, the City Council considered your
appointment as Public Defender for the City of Clermont.
The Council proposes that a retainer in the amount of $$50.00 per
month be paid until October 1, 1975. At that time a review would
be made of the case load and adjustments made as necessary. Considera-
tion would be given to continuing on the retainer basis or changing
to a per hour basis.
If this arrangement is acceptable, please sign in the space provided
below and return the original in the envelope. The copy is for
your files.
Your interest in providing this needed community service is certainly
appreciated.
Sincerely,
Claude E. Smoak, Jr.
Mayor
Accepted
Dennis L. Horton
Date
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April 17, 1976
fir. John Greenlee, C.P.A.
Greenloc, Paul G Furnas
P. 0. Box c.400
Clermont, Florida 32711
Dear Mr. Greenlee:
The City Council shalt consider the proposed Auditor Agreement, as
submitted by you, at their meeting to be held on May 20, 1975, and
have asked that you be invited to attend.
This matter was to have been considered at the meeting held on
April 15th, however, inasmuch as both Mr. Hopkins and Mr. Fleming
were out of town and unable to be present, it was consenus that
consideration be postponed until such time as all could be present.
The Council meeting to be held on May 20th shall be in the Council
Chambers, beginning at 7:30 P. M.
Very truly yours,
TO: City Council.
PROM: City Manager
SUIIJI;C'P: Auditor Agreement
DATE: April 4, 1975
Attached .is a proposod agreomont. from Groenleo, Paul r.
Purnas for auditing services.
For the past few years the city has used this firm for
auditing without the benefit of: written agreement•. It is
recommended that the agreement• be reviewed and that Mr.
Greenlee be invited to attend a subsequent meeting, .if
appropriate.
I will not be in attendance at the April 15th Council
meeting, buL John PI-onling i.s hropared to respond to
questions.
-Rb per - 1: Ilo :ins
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TO: City Council
FROM City Manager
SUBJECT: Sand Removal -Lakes
DATE: May 16, 1975
During the past couple of weeks, we have attempted to clean the sand
out of Sunset Lake where it accumulates around the storm sewer outfalis.
This project has proven unsuccessful due to being slow and cumbersome
as we do not have the proper equipment.
Manly Construction of Leesburg has a Gradall with rubber tires which
can perform this work. The cost of the machine with operator is $35.00
per hour. The estimated time to do Sunset Lake and Center. Lake is 16
hours. Total cost - $560.00.
We plan to have Manly Construction do this work. Council concurrence
would be appreciated.
M. o ins
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City Clerk - Agenda 5/20/75
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: Spray Irrigation Temporary
DATE: May 15, 1975
Attached is a drawing showing the proposed spray irrigation layout for the
Johnson property.
It is proposed that the system as outlined be installed on the parcel north
of Osceola Street. The estimated cost for materials is $2,863.50. The system
consists of 25 full circle and 10 half circle sprinklers. The coverage
Is similar to the system installed in the treatment plant yard which followed
the layout drawn by the engineering firm in Gainesville. Funds are available
in Account 9 - Capital Outlay. -
At such time as some additional fill is added to the parcel south of Osceola
Street, a recommendation for the second phase of the system will be made.
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TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: Borrow Pit
DATE: May 15, 1975
On March 25. 1975 the City Council considered a proposal to eliminate erosion
problems at the borrow pit.
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We were instructed to consult with the County Engineering staff as to steps
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to take for best utilization of the borrow pit and then to proceed with
plans and secure a contractor to do the work.
We met with the county engineer and have concluded the following:
1. Only limited renovation can be accomplished due to the close
proximity of the outer slope sides to adjacent property
lines.
2. Much of the excess material generated by reducing the height
of the dikes will fall to the inside of the pit rather than
the outside. This could possibly affect percolation in an
adverse manner.
3. The county does not do in-house testing. Compaction testing
must be contracted.
4. Renovation should include bulldozer work and vibratory compaction.
County engineer also recommended shooting the slopes with RC-2
road tar after seeding. Estimated cost - $1500.
We plan to proceed with the work in an effort to improve the holding capacity
of the pit and reduce dike deterioration problems. Council concurrence would
be appreciated.
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Director, Community Services
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May 19, 1975
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Mr. Bob Hopkins vr�C`/vcQM� t
City Manager ,
1 Westgate Plaza ? 0 19'
Clermont, Florida 32711
SUBJECT: Retention Pond South of SR 50
Dear Mr. Hopkins:
As per your request, Mr. Ponds and I have looked at your
retention pond south of SR 50 with your Public Works
Department.
The only way to get enough density in the existing reten-
tion walls would be to cut the top down to your desired - ---"
elevation and thoroughly compact the walls with a
vibrating roller. Without having engineering borings
taken of the walls after compaction, it will be difficult
to determine to what safe height water may be retained in
this retention area as we have no way of knowing the
composition of the material that was used in building the
original walls. Also, we would recommend that after com-
paction, the slopes should be seeded and mulched to
prevent erosion.
Our concern is, if the walls do not contain enough plastic
material, seepage might occur through the walls leading to
their eventual collapse. Therefore, the City will have to
determine whether the possible collapse of the walls is
worthwhile or whether the entire retention area should be
reconstructed according to engineering principles.
The City has to recognize that there is a safety hazard
involved, and without the proper engineering data, no
engineering decision can be made.
Yours truly, _
Gov �-.-��-
Michael F. Donoghue, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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District One Dlstrld Two Dlstrld Three Dlrtrlct Four District Five
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TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: Tree Maintenance
DATE: May 16, 1975
Attached is correspondence regarding the maintenance of trees on public
property.
It is recommended that the policy as outlined by Mr. Smythe be adopted and
that funds in the amount of $3,000.00 be appropriated in the 1975-76
budget for this program.
It is further recommended that the appropriate section or sections of
the Code be amended to state that the maintenance of parkways, adjacent
to improved property be the responsibility of the property owner.
ARM.A4 �i�ns
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City Clerk w/attachments - Agenda 5/20/75
TO: City Manager
FRO14: Director of Community Services
DATE: May 15, 1975
SUBJECT: Tree Maintenance Policy
It is the opinion of thls'writer that the trees on public
property in close proximity to private property should be the
responsibility of the adjacent property owner as they are the
ones who receive the direct benefit of the tree. All trees
located on common public property would be maintained by the
City. All dead trees on public property should be removed by
the City.
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I would recommend a program to spray the badly infested oak
trees to kill the clump moss and a pruning program to remove
the mistletoe from those so affected.
The cost of such a program is estimated to be as follows: -
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Spraying $ 1,500.00
Pruning $ 11500.00 **
After this program has had time to be effective, a re-evaluation
would be made and further recommendations made.
Robert E. Smythe
* To be done by City forces
** To be done by private crew
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Proms City Manager
Subj: Tree Maintenance Policy
Dater Pobruary 10, 1975
On an increasing baoin, the city in getting requeato to remove moon
and mistletoe from treas an well an requosto for spraying and trimming.
City for000 as wall as contract forces have, from time to time, done
this work. The demand for th000 norviccn, no han been mentioned, is
increasing. The cost of thin typo work avoragoa from about $15.00
per tree to $50.00 par tree.
This oxpanso to the city can become oxtansivo if the city aasumoa
responsibility for doing the work or having it done. At the present
time, we do not have a policy or ordinance to guides us.
Two ordinances are in effect which discuss maintenance of public
property and trace on public property. They don't, however, direct
attention to the maintenance of treats. The existing ordinancoo are
as followsr
sec. 11-22. Preservation of public health and general welfare.
It is the duty and obligation of the owner and occupant of
all real property in the city to help preserve and protect the
public health and general welfare of all residents, and their
property by keeping their reopectivo lots, parcels or tracts
of land in said city, as well as adjacent sidewalks and park-
ways, free from all filthy, trash, weeds, dirt, leaves, grass and
rubbish and to keep down. by mowing, cutting or removal of same
excessive growth of graos, weeds and noxious plants.
Sec. 19-72. Trans and Shrubbery -Unlawful to cut.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation
to cut down or trim Limbs or foliage from any tree or shrub-
bery located upon the streets, avenues and highways, or upon
any other property of the city without a permit to do so,
issued by the city council.
In order to respond to the tree maintenance question, a policy needs
to be established to define the city's involvement and responsibility.
Rober I1opkins
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cc: City Clerk - Agenda 2/25/75
Director, Community services
IJeparinuvll of N1(t111on Control
COUNTY �': y:
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:F• p. 0. Box 1115
FL ORIDA Tuarai, FloriJa 32778
9A.343.5152, Gxt.52
May 16, 1975
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Mr. Tony Bryan ��'ElVE4MAY l g 1975
Department of Transportation
P. 0. Box 47
Deland, FL 32720
Re: Highway 50 Drainage Basin
Dear Tony:
This Department would like to thank the Department of Transportation f
for their sincere efforts to arrive at methods to treat the increased
runoff from this project.
We feel that the City Governments concerned should have ample oppor-
tunity to discuss the proposed facilities and register their comments.
The City Manager of Clermont has gone over these plans and they have
been discussed at one City Council meeting. They have asked for more
time to draft their comments. However, since you have requested my
early response, I am sending in my recommendations, and you will hear
from them separately.
Problems of having raw pits surrounded by chain -link fences on some of
the highest priced property in the City of Clermont is a major objection.
It is not our intention to design these facilities; however, we would
most appreciate a serious consideration on your part of how to blend
these facilities into their surroundings in a more pleasing manner.
I hope that the recommendations enclosed are found to be realistic from
your point of view, as they were from ours. I look forward to discussing
these matters with you further at your convenience. ;
Sincerely,
W. K. Hennessey, Director
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enc. Recommendations of Lake County Pollution Control Board
cc: City of Clermont!/
Mr. Howard Young
Highway 50 Drainage Basins, Orange County Line to Mascotte
Recommendations of Lake County Pollution Control Board
Retention Area 16 Johns Lake: High quality lake must be protected. Due
to son y so s these small basins should be adequate.
Retention Area N5, Unnamed lake of good water quality. Proposed basin
should be adequate due to good soils in drainage area.
Retention Areas /14 113 12: These three basins are located in sand hills
evote arge y to citrus production. No lakes are to be protected
by these structures, and it seems that sheet flow and the good
percolation rates in the area should handle the flow without the
pits.
Retention Area H1 Jacks Lake: This basin appears adequate, again due to good
soi s an tt a evelopment on the watershed.
' Highway 50-27 Interchange: This drainage will remain unchanged. We do
recommend an effort toward increasing the percolation in the area
by raising the inverts wherever possible in the interchange swales.
Drainage Area 3A: Urban section of shopping center, etc., should be easily
handled by area delineated as "sink hole." I was pleased to find
that this was not a sink, but the result of a major earth moving
project by fronting property owners.
Drainage Area 113, Lake Sunnyside: A retention facility is needed for this
flow to deviate a portion of the nutrient load that has begun to
cause algae bloom conditions in this lake. If it is possible to
construct a more esthetically pleasing basin with lower dikes and
vegetative screens rather than chain link fencing, this would
certainly be more desirable and still meet our guidelines.
Drainage Area N2s Center Lake: Both pit alternates would be most difficult
to achieve, and the amount of urban drainage entering this lake
is so large that it does not appear to be worth the expense at this
time. We do however recommend a trash and oil skimmer be constructed
between the R.O.W. and Center Lake.
Drainage Area N1 Sunset Lake: This basin appears both necessary and feasible
a ong w ti a sma er one to accept the drainage from the 561 inter-
section. Again, we do recommend vegetative screening, sod, etc.,
and no chain link fencing if possible.
Drainage West 561, down north side of 50 in grassed Swale and into marsh
throng a "can collector!' screen.
cont. .
Hwy 50 Draiange Basins, cont. 2
Drainage in Palatiakaha Marsh is by sheet flow off road shoulders into
rnars-h. .
West of Muck Farm 1073) A "can collector" will be sufficient to conduct
drainage to -the marsh.
West of Claypit to crest of hill (1033 This water will sheet flow from
road shou ors on south side, and spill into clay pit on north
side.
West of Ridge (1033 to 983): There are apparently no culverts under rail -
roe now, and we recommend sheet flow into groves and delete
retention area (1007).
Eastern Groveland (983 to 930): Urban section to be discharged into 100 acre
marsh through can catcher screening device.
Outfall in marsh west of B & W Citrus Plant: Can catcher at outfall, and
no 'improvements in marsh 896 .
Outfall to south via existing canal: Can catcher should be sufficient at
outfa 8 9 .
5-16-75
BY: LAKE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF POLLUTION CONTROL
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TO: City Council
FROM City Manager
SUBJECT: Annexed Area - Rezoning
Date: May 14, 1975
At their meeting on May 6, 1975 the Planning and Toning Commission
considered the rezoning of R1A zoned property in the area annexed
in 1972.
Attached is a drawing which designates the area which the PR
recommends rezoning and the new classification.
The vote was:
For - 5
Against - 0
Absent - 4
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cc: City Clerk Agenda 5/20U-F' v
Building Official L- '
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TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: Street Maintenance Program
DATE: May 15, 1975
We have developed a long range plan for the maintenance of city
streets (1975-80).
The program provides for an expenditure of $206,000 over a six (6)
year period (1975-80). See attached breakdown for annual expenditures.
A map will be presented at the Council meeting which will show which
streets are scheduled for sealing and which are scheduled for capping.
An appropriation of $30,000 is included in the current years budget.
A determination must be made regarding the streets to be maintained
this year.
Attachment
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TO: City Council
FRO14: City Manager
SUBJECT: Revenue Sharing Funds
DATE: May 16, 1975
For the period July 1, 1976 through June 30, 1976 we will receive $56,695.
It is recommended that these funds be allocated as follows:
PUBLIC SAFETY
Patrol Car $ 4,000
Radar Unit 1,400
Typewriter, Manual 250
Narcotics ID Kit 150
35 MM Crime Scene Camera 570
Communication Recording System 29240
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Street Resurfacing 24,895
RECREATION
Bishop Field Lighting 7,000
Babe Ruth 320✓ ! -
Little League 570✓•,'
LIBRARY
Annual Allocation 15,000
SOCIAL SERVICES
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South Lake Neighborhood Center 300
A resolution should be prepared for the May 27th meeting to support these
expenditures.
cc: City Clerk Agenda 5/20/75
Controller
City Attorney
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: Bikeway - Signs
DATE: May 15, 1975
On March 25, 1975 the Council considered and approved the
proposed bikeway system.
Information regarding the cost of signing the route was requested.
975 which provides
Attached isd May signs.
the cost
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Attachment
cc: City Clerk w/attachment Agenda 5/20/75
Director, Community Services w/attachment
TO: City Manager
FROM: Director of Community Services
fUBJECT: Bike Route
A7E May 1, 1975
A windshield survey would indicate that approximately One Hundred
double face signs and arrows would be required to designate the
two-wayfbike routes as proposed. This does not include any regulatory
or wargdng signs, and is for material only.
The cost per sign is as follows:
2 - 24" x 18" faces "Bike Route" $ 8.30
2 - 24" x 6" It Arrows and Etc. 3.40
2 - 24" x 18" Aluminum Blanks 4.50
2 - 24" x 6" Aluminum Blanks 2.50
1 - 12' Galvanized Post 6.00
Per Si,in Cost $24.70
x 100.
Total $2,470.00
Robert E. 15,ythe
10: city Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: On -Site hater Retention
DATE: March 20, 1975
At their mooting on March 4, 1975 the Planning and Zoning Commission
considered further the matter of on -site water retention.
RECOMMENDATION
Single family, duplex and triplex, residential living units and
commercial development in the Ventral Business District be
excluded from compliance with on site water retention; that
in all other types of construction a certified engineer be
required to approve plans for on site water retention to
accommodate a 5 year rainfall.
VOTE
Unanimously carried.
r alto er P . Nop ' rs
cc: City Clerk Agenda 3/2 /75
City Attorney