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08-21-1975 Supporting DocumentsMINUTES NI!' 1.177 REGULAR MUTING A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, August 26, 1975. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P. 14, by Mayor Claude C. Smoak, Jr. with the following members prosent: Councilmen Byrd, Schroodel, Blackburn, and Oswalt. Other officials present were: City Manager Hopkins, City Attorney Baird, City Clerk Carroll, City Controller Fleming, Director of Community Services Smythe, Building Official Iiagel, and Chief of Police Tyndal. Others present were: Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Perry and the Messrs. Spalding, Britt, Prunier, Sargent and Evans. The InvocAllegianceation was given bo bytCuncilman Byrd, followed by repeating of the Pledge of ison se t. The Minutes of the Meeting held August 19, 1975 were approved as written, Dump All, Inc., container waste service company holding a franchise contract with the city since October 1, 1973, previously submitted a written request to Council for a 10% rate increase to become effective on the second anniversary of the franchise contract, advising that terrific operating expense increases over the past two years had made this request necessary. Mr. Bernard Prunier appeared before Council in behalf of this request. Though provided for in the franchise contract, no negogiations for rate increases were requested on the first anniversary, and Council was in agreement that a nominal rate increase would be justified at this time due to the ever increasing costs, whereupon motion was made by Councilman Black rlptt by Councilman Schroedel and carried that this request ne grpntncrreasethe Mr. Bill Britt of Florida Power Corporation, appeared before Council to apprise them of changes made in their franchise agreements, effective immediately, as prescribed by the Public Service Commission. Mr. Britt advised that whereas previously the an operation expense item of the total system franchise fees had been included as and base rates concluded from that, with the municipalities being the recipients of the franchise fees, those customers outside the urban areas would no longer be included nor contribute inasmuch as they were not receiving the benefits and therefore there would be an increase to the customers within the municipalities. He further advised that the customer's cost for the franchise fee wouldnow eeseparate item from the energy Ile designated as such on the billings and a sep9 t for the City of Clermont customers still further advised that the franchise fee cos would be .329% icharge of the total billng cge as opposed to a 3+ pe be5dthe in the past vrwas included in the total billing charge. With regards e increased cost to the city for energy anf fixture rentals. effective August 22nd, Mr. Britt advised the largest increase was in the street lighting area. In view of such a considerable increase, Mayor Smoak inquired of Mr. Britt if he would analyze the city's street lighting with regards possible elimination of some and/or reduction in the size of some, etc. and formulate any alternatives which the city might have in order to offset at least a portion of the increase, and Mr. Britt replied he would be glad to. Mayor Smoak reported he had received complaints regarding the lights being left on all night at the tennis courts, and inquired if Mr. Britt would also submit any recommendations which he might have as to an automatic control/timer switch, etc. for these lights and an estimated cost for same, and he replied that he would. City Manager Hopkins reported as follows: That he and Mr. Crowson, the city's consulting engineer, were to meet with officials of FHA in Gainesville on Thursday, August 26th; and, That Dr. Russell Fogler, the city's pension plan fund consultant, was scheduled to meet with Mr. Carle, the pension plan trust fund officer, in Leesburg on that same date. The specifications for bidding of the city's insurance needs as devised in 1972, restricted ,prospective bidders to those, maintaining offices within Lake County. It was consensus of Council that in order to receive more competitive bidding and possible greater savings, that this restriction should be lifted, whereupon motion was made b Councilman�Blackbur�, s rreaudirementsnfromafirmsrestablishedainiLake MINU'I'LS M 1178 Inasmuch as this was the last meeting to serve in the official capacity as city controller for John W. Fleming, Mayor Smoak once again expressed his appreciation to Mr. Fleming for his dedicated interest in city affairs and excellent porforniance of duties whilo serving as controller, and thereupon presented him with his name- plate. City Manager Hopkins commended Mr. Fleming for the excellent cooperation which he had estonded and his erstwhile efforts afforded while serving as controller In view of the considerable increase in electrical energy costs to the city, Councilman Byrd asked that Council consider the possibility of limiting the use of Bishop Field for ballgames to daytime use only and charging the energy cost of the Little League and Softball Fields to the participants using those facilities at night. Motion was made by Councilman Schroed_ol, seconded by Councilman Blackburn and cartea e tt the bi11s-fie pEa cam- - Councilman Blackburn advised that in view of the report just received from Mr. Britt as to increased energy costs, and the possibility of reincluding items in the proposed budget which had been deleted prior to receiving certification of the city's tax millage from the County Tax Assessor, he would thereby move that the tax millage be set @ 5.12 mills. _The motion was seconded by Councilman - Councilman Byrd opined that taxation in every conceivable way possible was becoming greater, and if there was any chance of reducing taxes he would be for it, whereu o ha mnvad that the tax millaae be set @ 5.00 mills. The motion was seconded_ Councilman Oswalt offered and moved the adoption of a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE AD VALOREM TAX RATE OF 5.00 MILLS FOR LEVY AND ASSESSMENT AGAINST REAL PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY OF CLERMONT FOR THE YEAR 1975 and the motion was seconded by Councilman Byrd. The RESOLUTION was read by City Clerk Carroll, by title only, and upon vote on passage of the motion, the result was: Ayes: Oswalt, Byrd, and Smoak. Nayes: Blackburn and Schroedel. The RESOLUTION was adopted and the Number 260 assigned to it. Councilman Oswalt introducted AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE OF ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 76-M, ADOPTING THE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF CLERMONT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1975-76; AUTHORIZING RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS CONTAINED THEREIN: REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH: PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY: PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE: AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION and the ORDINANCE was read by City Clerk Carroll for a first reading, by title only. Councilman Byrd introduced AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING A BUDGET OF EXPENSES FOR THE GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OF 1975-76 AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFORE: PROVIDING A TAX LEVEY ON ALL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR THE YEAR 1975 FOR THE GENERAL OPERATION EXPENSE OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA and the ORDINANCE was read by City Clerk Carroll for a first reading, by title only. Mr. Hugh Spalding, owner of a Used Furniture Store at 792 Montrose Street, urged that Council reconsider their decision to eliminate the traffic signal at 8th and Montrose Streets. He opined that this was a step in the wrong direction due to the continued growth in the city, and would also necessitate the removal of existing MINUTES N4 1179 parking places which were badly needed in that area. lio suggested the possibility of making the intersection a 4-way stop instead of the present thruway on Montrose Street and Stop on Oth Street, Mayor Smoak thanked Mr. Spalding for his suggestions, and advised the existing situation was on a trial basis for a tiirty day period. The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Smoak at 0:50 p. M. 2L�•0`LI- Claude E. Smoak, Jr., Mayor Dolores W. arro11 9ty Cler TO: City Council FROM: City Kinager SUBJECT: Rate Increase - FPC DATE: August 26, 1975 i We have been advised of increased energy charges for our electric power as well as 'increased fixture rental charges for street lighting effective August 22, 1975. Enmy Charges Old Rate New Rate Up to"5000 KWII 0 .0364 .0528 5000 to 10,000 KWII Id .0243 .0404 All over 10,000 KWII 0 .0182 .0341 Note: The old rate included a $3.79/1000 KWH "built in" fuel adjustment. Tho new rate includes an $18.80/1000 KWH "built in" fuel adjustment For the first seven (7) months of 1975, our average consumption has been 167,659 KWH and the average fuel adjustment (above the built in of $3.79/1000 KWH) has been $14.71/1000 KWH. Based on our present consumption and the rate adjustment, our - monthly energy bill will go up about $200 a month. Street Lighting_ We have 700 street lights for which we pay an energy charge and an equipment rental charge for poles and fixtures. The energy charge is based on a fixed KWH consumption for a particular type of light. Old Rate No. Size KWH/Light Total KWH 2 2500 63 126 426 4000 42 17892 201 8000 68 13668 71 20000 150 10650 New Rate 2 2500 68 136 426 4000 44 18744 201 8000 71 14271 71 20000 158 11218 Page 2 City Council August 26, 1976 fie: Rate Increase - I -PC 44369 42336 _ '2b� KWII increase/month 12 2 , 9 _ KWII increase/year The fixture rental charge is based on a flat rate for a particular type of light. Old Rate No. Size Rate/Fixture Total 2 2500 $ --- $ -- 426 4000 1.00 426.00 201 8000 1.00 201.00 71 20000 1.35 95.85 $ _7_2FMTM6 x 12 $8,674.20—Ty _r. Budget New Rate ' No. Size Rate/Fixture i Total 2 2500 $ 1.50 $ 3.00 426 4000 2.25 958.50 201 POGO 2.25 452.25 71 20000 2.65 188.15 $1,601.90/Mo x 12 $ TF,222. 0/yr $19,222.80 8,674.20 10,548.60 increase/yr (82%) 74-75* 75-76 Administration $ 1000 $ 1200 Police 2200 2100 Fire - 110 Community Services 31000 37000 Water 12214 16500 Sewer 30977 35000 Total 77391 91910 19% increase *Estimated Page 3 City Council August 26, 1975 Re: Rate Increase - PPC Summary At the time of budget preparation, we anticipated an increase in the energy charge and budgeted accordingly. In addition, we believe our energy conservation measures will continue to assist in offsetting rising costs. However, it appears we were too conservative regarding street lighting. As can be seen from the budget, Community Services was increased from $31,000 to $37,000. Since this is the account which includes the street lighting, it appears to be inadequate. This matter should be given consideration as the budget is finalized. . 14WHoknes.' 1 cc: City Clerk Controller TO: City Council FROM: City Manager SUBJECT: Insurance Specifications DATE: August 26, 1971i Toil. I r�iet with Mr. Richard Chamberlain oI the Revere Corporation re- garuing the city's insurance specification~. One aspect of the specs requires Council input. The specs in 1972 required the following: Successful bidders must comply with all city regulations And license requirements. Agents must maintain offices in Lake County and agency must have been established at least five (5) years in the County to be eligible to bid. Company must be rated A+AAAAA in current Best's Guide or automatically reinsured by an AAAAA company. Council input regarding the above, particularly the Lake County require- ment would be appreciated. cc: City Clerk / City'Attorney Controller ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - AUG11NT 1975 AMOL qP GENERAL FUND A 4 I, Automotive Uorvico (Whool Alignment) 14.50 Bureau of Businosa Prnctico (Bulletins) 13.08 Cal Ilegatrom Co. (Copystat Supplies) 19.95 Clermont Marina (Gna Tusk) 10.00 Cront Rostaurant (Prisonor Moak) r 62.35 Clemontn' (Pont Control) 9.00 Clermont Hardware (B1dg.Maint.Mat's, 1; Cord) 32.45 Ed fs Clairo's Restaurant (Prisonor Meals) 4.05 Eckord Drugs (Film) 25.37 Fire Chief Magazine (Subscription Itonewal) 9.00 Froomon's Repair (Metal) 13.00 Gem Chemical (Janitorial Supplies) 74.85 Kidder's Restaurant (Prisonor Meals) 27.00 Konslor Steel (Acetylene) 11.30 Mobil Oil Corp. (Petroleum Products) 631.29 Richard J. Klaas (Painting) 420.00 Scars (Boat Oars) 17.99 Standard Auto (Vehicle L Equip.Maint.Parts) 144.34 The. A.W.PetersonGun Shop (Bullets) 16.90 Transtat Equipment,Inc. (Trash Toters) 123.60 The DAily Commercial (Advertising) 8.40 Van's Sod Company (Sod) 23.00 1,711.42 UTILITIES DEPARTMENT Chemical Equip.Service (Chlorinator Repair) 51.56 Clermont Hardware (Couplings, Bulbs) 8.88 Hughes Supply,Inc. (Cplgs.,Nipplies,Lamps,etc.) 233.92 Moffatt Bearings (Bearings) 56.12 Neisner's (Lawnmower) 79.95 Orlando Laboratories (Water Analysis) 165.00 Sparling (Kit Assembly -Ink) 26.50 Standard Auto Parts (Vehicle Maint.Parts) 42.50 South Lake Press (Office Supplies) 26.05 690.48 AMP MP 411, Sn c• CONTRACTOR �/ i'�Il M P' .1 UMMA ® CONTAINER WASTE SERVICE 1410 VINMAND ROAD • P. O. nox 0077 OIILANDO, PI.A, 02000 v PIIONx 040.7370 RviceIvsp po 2 1 1�J75 August lli, 1975 The City Council City of Clermont 1 West Gate Plaza Clermont, Florida 32711 Re: Ordinance 1157-M Gentlemen: Under the provisions of sub -paragraph (c.) Section 5 of the above referenced City Ordinance, Dump All, Inc. hereby respectfully requests the following rate increase. The second anniversary of the franchise contract will be October -1,--- - . 1975. On the first anniversary, no rate increase was requested or discussed, as provided for in the ordinance. Increased operating expenses over the past two years make it necessary to request a nominal rate increase at this time. Diesel fuel costs today are $.42 per gallon as compared with $.26 per gallon in September 1973, an increase of 61.5%. Further increases are anticipated in the next few months. Clew truck prices have had two G% upward adjustments in the same time period, as well as substantial additional costs for required safety equip- ment, such as non-skid brakes and fail-safe brakes. Labor rates have increased approximately 16% in the past eighteen months and this pattern is likely to continue. Available dumping sites are becoming more remote, necessitating longer and more expensive hauls. In view of these facts, we feel that the City Council will approve a rate increase of 10%. The percent factor is in line with the Consumer Price Index for the 12 months ended June 30, 1975. Clermont City Council page 2 August 10, 1975 This rate adjustment would affect approximately 43 commercial customers, now paying a total of approximately $1,959.00 per month. Thank you very much for this opportunity to come before the Council with this important request. Very truly yours, DUMP ALL, INC. ✓Dernard J. Pruhi DJP/pr CONTAINER WASTE: SERVICE 1. ` CONTRACTOR !A 3410 V(N/LANq Rgdp • P. O, box 4be" , .,LA".., FL A. 321100 • PMMX n4X.7370 S+ August 1, 1975 I, tell^ ! CLERMONT ACCOUNTS � ( r ' p �• t' � yl � CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS SIZE CONTAINER GAYS COST FRAI ! TOTAL':;; TOTAL,,,.'' SERVICE MONTHLY'c' FEE Advance Elect :'''' 1-2yd W $19.00"..'51.00 +;20.00 Ee11 Ceramic I 1-6 W 36 00', 1.75 w i 37 75 Clermont Auto Parts Clermont Elementary 1-2 W t 1 19 00 1.00�0`00 "S. 1-6 W-F 56 00 2.75 1,'�]ermont Hardware � tiermont Nigh 1-6 W 36 00 1.75 V' . ' . ; �,� 37,75 1-6 .' :, a W-F 5� 00. 2.75 l" .1 X 58:i5 , ClermoD. nt.Jr. High 1 1-6 1,' W_F 56 00 ' ' '( 2,75; . , 50 5 Clermont Lanes •; •( 1� „ •I ;I F ",•'.. 19 00�' N oo� xt f�ti� 2000. _. Crest Restaurant 1-6 I M-F 56 00 , 275' ;088 Fifth Str. Gr, oc 1 1 -3 d I ' M 25 001.25 y 26 85d�,j ;Eagle Army d Navy Store' 1-4 I? , I r ' + M-F 41150 '>. =2.25 ,a `••, ��ya.,, : i Eekerd Drugs 1-8 `' .,: 43 M-Wes_-.- 0 5.25 Florida Power ItiU110H DATE RCC('D. �(tijckl`NT MsF+ -- lOg,25 �I Florida Telephone W- - - - cllccdi4 1.0 0 cif 61(.A, c, 20 Grandview Apts. 1-2 y %J� as 1 19.0 1. 00 , , ( ' 20.11Do Highland Inn /�Oi' �1 1-3 r[�" aiMi�(i 13Y ^� ; 6.50 135.50 r i, ra�l House of Causey 1-4 M-W-F ••• ���6•••1.0 3.00 u1?- � 0 1.50 64.00 Jiffy Market 1-6 IF ;<il L 4C_- 30.50 ¢ Kennedy Co, 2.75 Kidders Restaurant 1-2 1-2 F 19:00 •1",; ;1 20.00 i :; f Konsler Steel 1-6 W 19.00 - Market Basket 2_8 W 36,00 1.75 ! 37 75 M-W-F 208.00 10.50 218,50 ', � /�// c1.J141"p C✓ 14 CONTRACTOR Q SollC. •I Ct CONTAINER WASTE U.M. SERVICE 3410 VINKLAND noon . F. 0. eo. 8a77 ORLANDO. FLU. 321100 . rNON■ 043.7a70, Cl " Ur f,: CONTINUED Page 2 1 McDonalds 1-8yd M-W-F S104.00 $6.25 $109.25� Marshall Pharm. 1-2 W 19.00 1.00 1 20.0011 ,.. Maynard Apts 1-2 W 19.00 1.00 20.00'.• Mid -state Mech. , 1-2 41 19.00 1.00 20.00' Motor Inns of America 1-2 M-F 32.50 1.75 34.25,' Neisners 5610 Stare 1-8 F 42.001 2.25 44 2S`•, Pacer Oil I 1-21 • W 19.00 1.00 20.00�:; •r• �. Phillips 66 Clermont 1-2• W 19.00 1.00 20 00r Postal Colony. Co. ` 2-2 ;W 38.00 2.00 40 004". Publix'Market 1-6 M-W-F 78.00 4:00 t " 82.004'1.. Ready Market 1-6 M-F 56',. 001 2.75 58 7G i+.:.I* . Shell, Clermont 1-2 M 19.00:: 1.00 20 00�� 1-4 . . 0Shop86o .501.` Speedee Shop 1-4 W 29.00, 1.50 30 50 Standard Auto Parts 1-2 W 19.00 1.00 20 00 7 Standard Daye's Sta. 1-21 W 19.00; 1.00 20.60 j Standard Johns Sta.-2; ',' 4J 19:OQj 1:00 Sannyside Plaza 1-6 W 36.00 1.75 37 75 To1n;s Pizza 1-2' I .M-F 32.50 1:75 34 25 Wade's Ford 1-4+ - W-F 45:0Q 2.25 47.25' Webb's Pharni. 1-6 M-F 53.25 2.75 56.00' �I.964.75;;- $94.75 S1959 50 . . Y,�, 1 � ! 1�. 1�1 ,p.. 'Ire � JJJ 1 • P TIriFKs ' sI2! sK COST' O r f.• MONT9 C IsR 2 Y b; 32. 50 $ 1.00 L i 45.00 a 1.7 $ 20.00 '• �'. 2 ti'�, ''+ L 9 1yj� i'.:1 1 f�.2 34.25 ; 3 +;+ +, +, ,: 3 YD 'f9 ;, yg 39.00 47.25 3 1 �� , i 1 53.00 2.00 2 ! 4 YD. r 'V 2975 + 41.00 3 ,r,� ' Y ' 4 YD / $ 29.00 'd : 55.75 J' YD oo 1 ; , ! . , + 161:00 2.25 :�, 30.50 2 Ji, ill YD + l i y 2.00 , 47.25 3 .: 1 J.6 yA, f i"; 36.00 r. t a { i .,� 64.00 . YD f, r 6,1' 00 ti `' 78. 00 2173 i5 37. 75 , 2 r r ' 8 YD Yi 1 + ,pq �+ '41 r 58 75 ., 3 j BYD.', 42.00 i ;r, 82.00„ 8 YD t ' 72.00 f 2'2$ {� ,{ jj ! ' '.i104.00 15Qr" 1!'.r�M, , 44.25' 75.50 it 109.23 4 ATTAC}pOj A MINUTES ml 1180 SPECIAL MELTING A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held in the office of the City Manager on Tuesday, September 2, 1975. The meeting was called to order at 9:30 A. M. by Mayor Pro -Tern Carlisle A. Byrd, Jr. with the following members present: Councilmen Schroedel and Blackburn. Others present were: City Manager Hopkins, City Attorney Baird, City Clerk Carroll, Utilities Superintendent Davis, and Mr. Dave Crowson of Dawkins & Associates, Inc. A representative of the, Sentinel/Star was also present. Mayor Byrd announced the purpose of the meeting was to consider alternatives to the proposed water improvement program, as Mr. Crowson had been requesTed to propose, due to the increase in costs of the proposed program, and following a meeting of Mr. Corwson, City Manager Hopkins, and officials of FHA. Mr. Crowson reported as follows: That with regards FIIA increasing the city's funding due to the estimated $100,000 increase in costs of the proposed program, there was no flexibility in their money allocations; That he had inquired if FHA would be agreeable to decreasing the scope of the project by eliminating certain aspects such as, (1) The auxiliary generator and well house, and, (2) The water supply down Grand Highway across [look Street to service the:ast side of highway #27, and they were agreeable to such changes; That the elimination of these two items would decrease the estimated $100,000 cost increase by $71,700, and, That certain Proposed water line loops could be placed in the bid specs as alternate additives, identified as separate items, thereby obtaining a firm bid cost for such time as final funding has been completed and/or funds are available. It was the recommendation of Mr. Crowson that these changes be made, as were agreeable with FHA, and inquired of Councils' concurrence. Council was in agreement with the recommendation, whereupon motion was made by Councilman Blackburn, The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Byrd at 10:10 A. M. f Dolores W. Carroll, City—Y Cferk- 1 arlisle A. Byrd, Jr., May r Pro em