05-25-1976 Supporting DocumentsMINUTE'S Nq 1290
REGULAR MEETING
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held in the
Council Chambers on Tuesday, May 26, 1976, The meeting was called to order at
7:30 P. M. by Mayor Claude E. Smoak, Jr„ with the following members present:
Councilmen Byrd, Deals, Blackburn, and Schroadel, Other officials present were:
City Manager Tiffany, City Attorney Baird, Director of Community Services Smythe,
City Clark Carroll, Building Official Nagel, and Chief of Police Tyndal. Others
present were: Mesdames Sheldon and Cunningham, and the Messrs. Fleming, Czech,
and Cooper, Ms. Gayle Carpenter, representative of Radio Sation WSLC, was also
present.
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 May 18, 1976 were approved as written:
Variance Request: Vivienne J. Thompson
Mayor Smoak announced the first order of business to be consideration
of a request from Vivienne J. Thompson for a variance to the existing
sign ordinance as regards maximum area and width, distance between
signs, and setbacks, in order to construct two signs on her property
described as a portion of Block AA in Minnehaha Estates Subdivision.
Mrs. Thompson submitted a letter to council in support of her request
wherein she advised an indentical variance requested has been granted
her previously, but that construction had failed to materialize
prior to the expiration date for implementation of the variance,
but the proposed signs were now on order for an approximate delivery
date of June 14th, should the variance be granted; That the required
county and state permit had already been obtained; and, that income
generated from the signs would enable her to care for and maintain
this property in a proper manner.
City Manager Tiffany advised Council that four nonconforming signs
presentingly existed on this property, and that according to the
existing sign ordinance, all nonconforming signs, including those
permitted under variance, with an original cost of $6,000 or more
shall be removed by January 25, 1977, except, one shall be allowed
to remain if it was in existence prior to adoption of the existing
ordinance on January 25, 1972.
Mr. Rick Cooper, representative of White Advertising International,
lessee of the property, appeared before Council in support of the
request, and advised he had not previously been aware that a permit
from the city was required in addition to the one as required by
the state DOT, which he had in hand; That earlier construction
had not been effected due to economic conditions, which would have
been within the allotted time of the original granted variance; That
construction and placement of the signs in a V shape as proposed,
would enchance the area more than existing signs which expose sign
construction; and, that he felt a hardship to both Mrs. Thompson
and his company existed, fallowing their lengthy time and efforts
expended in obtaining the necessary proper permit from the state.
Mr. Cooper continued that he was also unaware of a city ordinance
providing for mandatory sign removals at a given time, and inquired
if council was aware of the existing federal law, under the Federal
Beautification Act, wherein sign companies and property owners will
be compensated for signs that are required to be removed.
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Following considerable discussion of the natter, it was the final
conclusion that the intent of the ordinance at time of its adoption
was to restrict a proliferation of signs at any location within
the city, and until such time as the ordinance is amended, if ever,
that it should be enforced. Council could not Justify action to
allow construction of the proposed signs at this location as requested,
only to demand that they be removed in an eight month time period
as the ordinance mandates, and then the property owner and sign
company compensated with state funds because of the mandate, whereupon
motion was made y Councilman Beals, seconded by Councilman Schroedel
an unan mous y carri'od that the request -lie denied.
Variance Re guest: Cunningham Realty_
Mrs. Jo Cunningham of Cunningham Realty, appeared before Council
in support of the previously submitted written request for a variance
to the sign ordinance as regards heighth requirements for ground
signs placed on or behind the established building line, in order
to construct a ground sign of less dimension than required on their
property located at 400 East Highway 50. Mrs. Cunningham advised that
due to the extreme difference of the grade level of the building lot
and that of the highway roadbed, a ground sign constructed as
required and placed behind the building line, which is fifty feet,
would be of no benefit to identify the location of their business
from the highway. From the site plan of the property which she
presented, it was determined there would be a distance of 19' above
the roadbed to the bottom of the ground sign, if constructed and
placed as required, whereupon Council was in agreement that this was
a specific and illustrative case of hardship due to the topography
of the property. Motion was then made by Councilman Schroedel and
seconded by Councilman Byrd that the request be granted. Mayor
Smoak inquired if there be any discussion regarding the motion,
at which time Councilman Blackburn advised that he would abstain
from voting on the motion inasmuch as he held a real estate license
with the petitioners. The motion carried unanimously, with Councilman
Blackburn abstaining.
City Manager's Report
City Manager Tiffany reported that on -site work had begun this date
by Delta Marine Contractors, contractors engaged for the construction
of a swimming pier at Jaycee Beach, and, that the required DER permits
for construction of a fishing pier were still pending, but it was
anticipated they would be received in time that the fishing pier
construction could be started immediately upon completion of the
swimming pier.
Comments by Council Members
Councilman Schroedel, liaison representative to the Library Board,
reported that the Library Board had requested that Council waive the
normal use fee and allow them use of the Jenkins Auditorium for 6 days
during June in which to sponsor a summer reading program for the youth
of the area between the hours of 12 noon and 3:00 P. M. Motion was
made by Councilman Blackburn seconded by Councilman Schroedel and
unanimously carried that this request be granted
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Councilman Byrd inquired if there had been an consideration of a city
sponsored summer swimming program, and he was advised there were
budgeted funds availible for such a program, but that a definite
plan had not been fonnulated. City Manager Tiffany was requested to
conside^the matter and develop a plan formulation of his recommendations
to sponsor such a program. It was the suggestion of Mayor Smoak
that Mr. Tiffany inform the public of an anticipated time table
as to the beginning date of the program, as soon as is possible.
Air Boat Problems in local lakes
City Manager Tiffany reported it was his understanding that the Board
of County Connnissioners proposod enactment of legislation to provide
enforcement powers to eliminate problems as reported to exist from
air boats. City Attorney Baird advised that municipalities have
police control jurisdiction over that portion of the lake which lies
within its municipal boundaries, and he would thereby recommend that
should such enactment as proposed by the county be effect, that the
city also enact such an ordinance regarding infractions occuring
within the corporate limits in order to provide a more stable
background in case of need for prosecution.
Payment of Bills
Motion was made by Councilman Blackburn, seconded by Councilman Schroedel
and carried that the bills be paid. A copy is attached hereto.
Minneola Police Dispatching & Jail Use Request
City Attorney Baird reported that a work session had been held on ---
Monday between himself, City Manager Tiffany, Police Chief Tyndal,
Minneola Town Manager Chastain, Minneola's Police Chief, and Minneola's
Attorney, Mr. Bill Stone, to formulate a formal proposal for the use
of the city's facilities by the Town of Minneola; That he was now
prepared to develop the tentative agreement in writing for consideration
by the Minneola Council and that he anticipated it would be back for
Clermont Council consideration about the middle of June.
Replacement of Grand Highway W211 Motor
City Manager Tiffany reported he had solicited price quotations from
several different firms in addition to the ones received from Layne
Atlantic Company, and had received response from three; That the lowest
quote received on a motor sufficient to meet the city's need, was
the previous quote received from Layne Atlantic Company to furnish
and install a U. S. Motors Hollowshaft motor @ $4,531.00, and he
would recommend that this offer be accepted. Motion was made by
Councilman Blackburn seconded by Councilman Byrd and unanimously
carried that the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted.
There being no further business to be considered by Council, the meeting was
adjourned by Mayor Smoak at 8:25 P. M.
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Dolores W. Carroll, City Clerk
a�4 �ClSmoak, Jr. , mayor-
TO: Board of Adjustment
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: Sign Variance Request
DATE: May 21, 1976
Ben Cunningham of Cunningham Realty has requested a variance
under Section 26-79.30.
The attached site plan and sketch of the sign show that the
proposed sign would be located approximately 10 feet above the
pavement level on Highway 50, and would be six feet high, for
a total elevation of 16 feet above pavement.
Our ordinances require measurement from ground at the sign
location to the bottom of the sign to be no less than 9 feet
if the sign is in front of the normal building line.
Gordon Tiffany
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LEGAL NOTICE
Pursuant to State Law notice is hereby given that the
City Council sitting as a Board of Adjustment will hold
a Public Hearing in the Council Chambers located on the
corner of West Avenue and Desoto Streets on Tuesday, May
25, 1976 at 7:30 P.M. for the following purpose:
To consider request of Cunningham Realty Company for a
Variance to Article X (SIGN REGULATIONS), Section
26-79.30 (HEIGHT, SETBACK AND LOCATION MEASUREMENTS) of
the Zoning Ordinance in order to place a sign on his
property located on Lots 73, 104, 105, in Clermont Heights
Subdivision.
All interested parties will be given an opportunity to
express their views on the above mentioned matter.
Dolores W. Carroll, City Clerk
City of Clermont, Florida
May 20, 1976
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The reason given by Lhe Offlcfe.l for the decision in rPfusIn(,, to issue a
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Ground signs with proposed measurements of less than nine (9) feet from bottom -
of sign to ground level, must be placed on or behind the established building line.
;j", alipu-1i to your Board is ;-:tscod o!i i,j,, .,oiitention that cr',)atc-S a
on me fo - the i`ollet.rlw, rvaso,i, o;, roUSOnj;
Due to the topographical grade level of the building lot, in relation to the grade
level of the right-of-way of highway, sign would not be of any value for identification
of business location, if placed behind the established building line of fifty (50)
feet. There will be no traffic hazard as sign will be positioned 138 feet from the
intersection of Anderson and Highway 50.
All necessary flciois- plaii-,,, ploi: plans, diwl other pertirjaiiii; are attaclirnd
hereto,, on paper size! 8,!�" x 14" For GOP.!/ ve"Wriductions.
Varldnce Application must be filed alth ;;he City Clerk no lager tha-P 5:10 P.R. oil
Friday, ti-to (2) weeks r)rlor to fha crjuilcl'! at 1111-yall Vaoiallcc will bs coils Worod.
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ACCOUNTS PAYABI.R - MAY 1976
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ISlshnp I, (Slack
(I'ainting-Jonkins Bldg.)
78.00
25.94
Bob Wade Pord,ine,
Bureau of? BLI5.Practie0
(Alignment)
(B1dg.flopartment Bill lot.ina)
13.89
Cash Oil Company
1 y
(Koresono)
46.53
9.00'untrol)
Clements
(runt L
(Copystat Supplies)
214.20
Cal Ilogstrom
Must/Tax Service
(Janl.tortnI Supplloa)
14.20
6.50
lickurd Urults
(1:1 Lm f, Prints)
13.25
11 G it Officu Supplies
(Office Suppliot;)
124.32
Hughes Supply,Inc.
(Galvanized 2" Pipe)
56.00
Jas.11.Dlatthews I) Co,
(14omorial)
13.30
John's Standard St,. toil
(40W Oil)
(Parts for Trash Boom)
14.42
Konslur Stool Company
Lanier Business Products
(Recorder Supplies)
5.10
Municipal Code Corporation
(Codiflcntloll of 1,11-142-143 li
1478.3G
Chnrtor Changes)
78.16
municipal Equipment »matt Co.
1 1 1
(ISonrings 6 Washer)
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,7, 71
Mobil O11 Company
Madden's Electrical Service
(Petroleum Product:;)
(Lighting Circuit -Bishop field)
29.80
National Band I; Tag Co.
(1)011 'fogs)
(Repair Piano-.loaki.ns Bldg,)
17.75
18.00
Reginald Cook
Spriugstead h Assoc. ,Inc.
(Bnginaoring 1, vico-swimminit Pior)
125.00
40.00
Southern llldg.Codo Congress
(Annual Ronetaal)
(Auto Maint, & Itepair Parts)
124.35
Standard Auto Parts,Inc.
31.00
Sca-Vic Scrvicc,Inc,
(Tire C,, Plap)
8.53
The Economics Press
(Admn. Bulletins)
(Petroleum Products)
63.80
Texaco,Inc.
Wood floating It Cooling
(Monthly Air/Cond.Mnintcnance)
130.00
Orlando Paving Company
(Asphalt Mix)
s�1405..
$ 3422.94
UTILITIES ULPARTMENT
Bill Rector Lumber Co.
(Lumber)
(Meters f, Gaskets)
277.44
1145.70
B P, 11 Salcs,Inc.
Burt Woodruff,Inc.
(Control Switches)
80.60
168.80
Chemical Equipment Service
(Chlorinator Maintenance)
Stock)
50.58
Davis Meter f, Supply,Inc.
(Water Dept Inventory
14.91
Eckord Drugs
llughes Supply,Inc.
(Film)
(Fire hydrant f, Couplings)
272.49
105.50
Motorola,Inc.
Orlando Laboratories,Inc.
(Radio Maintenance)
(Chemical Determination)
35.00
S.O.U.S.,Inc.
(Small Tools)
(Regulators A Silent Giants)
5.90
252.78
Sta-Con,Inc.
standard Auto Parts,Inc.
(CRC Spray)
4.52
280.90
Standard Sand 6 Silica Co.
(Sand for Sludge Beds)
$ 2695.12
TO: Board of Adjustment
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: Thompson Sign Variance Request
DATE: May 21, 1976
Vivienne Jan Thompson has requested variances from the recuirements
of Section 26-24 (D)(1) (C) 1 ,Maximum Area and width, (2� Distance
between Offsite Signs, and �3; Setbacks.
The attached site plan shows the proposed Class B signs with areas
of 5640 sq. ft. each (320 sq. ft. permitted); distance between signs
of 550 feet and 275 feet (1000 feet required), and 14 foot and 12
foot setbacks (50 feet required).
There are already four nonconforming signs on this property. Under
Section 26-73, nonconforming signs with an original cost of $6,000
or more shall be removed by January 25, 1977 - except one sign may
remain if in existence prior to January 25, 1972. This requirement
includes signs permitted under variance, so that, if this requirement
is enforced, all but one existing sign and all new signs that
might be erected with variance must be removed in eight months.
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LEGAL NOTICE
Pursuant to State Law notice is hereby given that
the City Council sitting as a Board of Adjustment
will hold a Public Hearing in the Council Chambers
located on the corner of West Avenue and DeSoto
Streets on Tuesday, May 25, 1976 at 7:30 P.M. for
the following purpose;
To consider request by Vivienne J. Thompson for a
Variance to Sections 26-24 (D) (1) (MAXIMUM WIDTH
AND AREA), Section 26-24 S(D)) ((2)) (DISTANCE BETWEEN
SIGNS) and Section 26-24 (D) (3) (SETBACKS) of the
Zoning Ordinance in order to alter and/or construct
two signs on portions of Block AA of Minnehaha
Estates Subdivision, a C-2 Zone.
All interested parties will be given an opportunity
to express their views on the above mentioned matter.
G. D. Tiffany, City Manager
City of Clermont, Florida
May 12, 1976
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Subdivision MinnehahR E Ad" -,.Us 27, South of Ilook St C 2- SecUun of Codo-26-24 (D) (1) In the City of (1t2tviollt, Florida.
the decision in rdus�w to issue a
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building petlilit Is: Prior Variance dated 8-13-74 had expired and the requirements of
the following sections of the Zoning Ordinance have not been met:
Section 26-24 (D) (1) Maximum width and area
26-24 (D) (2) Distance between Offsite Signs
26-24 (D) (3) Setbacks
J-y appeal to your Board if. b�sc-d on j�t,/ cklIltent,1611 tll,,It this decl.,.,Ion creates a
hvll".iMp On Ille for the follo'.-Ijilc rLasoT, , or reaSong, The rental of the sign locations
generate income which is used to maintain the property. Loss of thin revenue would limit
my ability to care for the property in a proper manner. The Sign Contractor who leased
these sites immediately after the prior Variance was granted, failed to install signs in
a reasonable period of time, thus allowing Variance to lapse.
All necessary floor plans, PlGi: OaII5, and other pertln(ini ill,"oomal-ion j-rc attUdlcd
heretoon paper size 31�." g I'll' f;j)- ccnY reprzlductlons.
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TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: Grand Highway Motor quotations
DATE: May 24, 1976
At the request of the City Council, quotations were solicited
from several firms last week for replacement of the Grand Highway Well
motor. The following quotations were received:
(1) Locke
weekdelivery, for r7. oi$4,6350on U. S. Motors,
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(2) Central Florida Pump, on U. S. Motors, 4 week delivery
for $4,600.00
(3) Meridith Corporation, on U. S. Motors or
General Electric, 8 week delivery , for $5,157.00
(4) Layne Atlantic
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(previous quotation), on U. S. Motors,
week
(Several other companies were contacted but did not quote.)
Layne's quotation last week was for the above price with 12 week
delivery. This week, however, they learned that a motor meeting our
needs will be available earlier. The two low quotations, Central
Florida for $4,600 and Layne Atlantic for $4,531, are on the same motor from
the factory. Layne's price is slightly lower, and they are familiar with
our well.
I recommend that Layne Atlantic be authorized to furnish and
install at the Grand Highway Well, a U. S. Motors Hollowshaft motor
for $4,531 with work to be completed as soon as possible.
Gordon Tiffany
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager I
SUBJECT: Grand Highway Well
DATE: May 14, 1976
Attached is a letter from lldl Chittum of Layne Atlantic Company giving
prices for repair or replacement of the Grand Highway Well motor. Total for
parts and labor is estimated at $3,109, and would take 40 weeks (Oy months) for
parts delivery.
Our present motor is obsolete, according to its manufacturer and I doubt
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that $3,109 is justified to repair an obsolete motor that could be used at only
one of our wells. Novi that we have emergency diesel power at the well, repair-
ing this motor for a spare that would be useable at a single well is certainly
unnecessary.
A new motor could be purchased and installed for a total of $4,531
within an estimated 12 weeks:
U.S. Motors Hollowshaft Motor $3,900
Freight 156
Shaft (estimate) 175 j
Labor (estimate) 300
4,531
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This expenditure could give us a new motor, with replacement parts - -- -
readily available,for $1,422 more than the price to repair our old, obsolete
motor, and we would have the Grand Highway Well operating six months earlier.
We cannot depend on the Highland Well for an extra six months. The
water quality is alarmingly poor. A failure of the Chlorinator System at the
well would cause a serious health hazard, and contaminate our water distribution
system.
I recommend that Layne Atlantic be authorized to furnish and install a
new U. S. Motors Hollowshaft Motor and new shaft for a price not to exceed
$4,600 with work to be completed as early as possible.
Gordon Tiffany
cc: City Clerk Agenda 5-18-76
RECEIVEn t;
lno At`/antic oompany A 0milon of 1 nyou Wunlorn Co.
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May 12, 1976
Mr. Gordon Tiffany, City Mannler
CITY OF CLliRMCN'I'
Cloinont, Ft. 32711
Ro: Islectric Motor Grand Avenuo Wol'I
Dear Sir:
Wo have still not revived official pricing and delivery for Lhe repair parts
for your Westinghouse Motor. It appears that they are more interested in sell.-
ing a new motor than in helping repair the old one. 'Ibe following; was quoted
verbally by Mr. George W. hiaster of Wostinghouse:
1 - Drive coupling $ 325.00
1 - Upper bearing nncmt 110.00
1 - Complete ratchet assembly 300.00
1 - Lot upper & lower bearings 464.00
2 - 'Ibrust bearings, 1 guide 60.00
$1,259.00
We estimate labor to rebuild the motor, baking and varnishing the windings, etc.,
to total about $1,550.00. Parts could Lake (10) weeks after order. Estimated
Layne labor to replace the nntor on the pump and Switch shafts - $300.00.
We can furnish a new U. S. Motors Vertical Iiollowshaft Motor to replace your present
rmtor for $3,900.00. 'Ibis includes no freight which will he prepaid and added.
(The old Frame Motor in Pasco, Washington has been sold so new frame size will
require a new head shaft). 14e located a Nenneln Motor in Houston, Texas which
will cost $4,217.00 and freight. It is available in about one week. A ncnv West-
inghouse Motor Would cosL $4,010.00 plus freight and should ship in 10 weeks.
Both the Neuman and Westinghouse Motors would be on a more modern frame than your
old motor, so a new shaft would be required to connect the pump.
We would suggest that a new motor be purchased and that the old motor be repaired
and stored in dry storage as a spare for the Grand Ave. Well Pump. If I can explain
anything in person or clarify anything not clear in this letter, please call.
Very truly yo s,
Hal Chittum, Sales Enginvr
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