06-08-1976 Supporting DocumentsMINUTES M
REGULAR MEETING
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was hold in the
Council Chambers on Tuesday, June B, 1976, The meeting was called to order
at 7:30 P. M. by Mayor Pro-Tem Carlisle A. Byrd, Jr, with the following members
present: Councilmen Deals, Blackburn, and Schroedel. Other officials present
were: City Manager Tiffany, City Attorney Baird, City Clerk Barroil, Director
of Community Services Smythe, and Chief of Police Tyndal. Others present were:
Mr. and Mrs. John Aull, Mesdames Sheldon and Thompson, Miss Smythe, and the
Messrs. Czech, Fleming, Jones, Evans, and fienn.
The invocation was given by Robert E. Smythe, followed by repeating of the Pledge
of Allegiance in unison by those present.
Mayor Claude E. Smoak, Jr., arrived at this time, and assumed the Chair.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 25, 1976 were approved as written.
VISITORS WITH BUSINESS
Mrs. Jan Thompson appeared before Council in support of her
request for a variance to the sign ordinance, which had been
denied by Council on May 25th, and requested that they reconsider
the matter and rescind their action taken at that time. She advised
Council that signs had existed on this property for many years
under federal and state requirements only, but when the property
was annexed to the city and city ordinances thereupon took precedence,
it had been necessary to request City Council for a variance to
the city's ordinances, which she had done, and which Council had
granted, this having been done in August of 1974; That for various
reasons of the sign company to whom she had leased the property,
they had not utilized the granted variance during its allotted
time table, but were ready to start construction now; and, That
to deny her request would create a hardship inasmuch as the taxes
had increased five -fold on the property since it was annexed to
the city, and the revenue derived from the signs was needed to
care for the property in a proper manner.
Council was sympathetic to the existing situation as expressed
by Mrs. Thompson, but was in agreement that the many changes in
the requirements which had been made since her initial request
had been granted in 1974, had been in the best interest of the
citizens of Clermont, and could not justify their violation.
Thereupon, there was no action taken.
PUBLIC HEARING: AULL VARIANCE REQUEST
Mr. John Aull appeared before Council in support of his request
for a variance in the setback requirements of the zoning ordinance
in order to construct a duplex on his property described as
Lots 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7 in Block 4 of Sunnyside Unit Subdivision.
Mr. Aull advised that he was the developer/owner of a rental
complex in this area, and that his own home was located there
also; That because of the unique shape of the parcel on which
he desired to construct another duplex, it had been necessary
that he apply for a variance when the development was first
started in 1973, which he had done, and which was granted by
Council at that time; That he had been unaware at the time of
a time limit in which to utilize the variance, and though he had
constructed many other units in the area, he was only now ready
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to utilize this particular parcel and had been advised that
the variance had expired; That being the sole owner of the
properties surrounding this parcel, with the exception of
one lot idence
and later nsold, hwhich teedesired natvariance ofructed a napproximately gle family s18'
to the rear yard setback requirement in order to construct
a duplex which would meet his personal requirements and thereby
protect his existing rental development investment.
It was the consensus of Council that criteria for a definite
hardship existed due to the terrain and elevation differential,
and the existing retaining wall at the rear of the units facing
on Sunnyside Drive, whereupon motion was made by Councilman
yrd seconded bCouncilman Sc roedel and unan mousy carried
that t g request be granted.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Tiffany reported that plans for a summer swimming
program were being finalized, and a tentative beginning date of
July 7th had been set at which time the new swimming pier would
have ng pier wereetoabe brought downeonaWednesdaypandswork begun
fishing p
on it concurrently.
It was the suggestion of Mayor Smoak that City Manager Tiffany
contact the proper governing bodies with regards permission to
deepen the boat ramp at the discharge area in order to accommodate
the launching of large boats, and which could be done during con-
struction period of the fishing pier. Mr. Tiffany advised he
would be happy to.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
City Attorney Baird reported the proper document of release to
Michaels-Stiggins, Inc. had been prepared for the Mayor's
execution, and a necessary RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING A SETTLEMENT
OF CLAIMS PROPOSAL FROM MICHAELS-STIGGINS, INC., ENGINEERS AND
ARCHITECTS: AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A GENERAL RELEASE,
and recommended their authorization. Motion was made by Councilman
Blackburn seconded by Councilman Deals and unanimously carried
that the recommendation of the City Attorney be accepted The
RESOLUTION was read in full by Mayor Smoak, and the Number 278
assigned to it.
MAYOR SMOAK'S REPORT
Mayor Smoak reported that plans were being finalized for an
excellent bi-centennial celebration to be held in the downtown
area on July 3rd, and urged all present to attend and encourage
others to do so; and, That the variance granted the city on the
sewage disposal system would expire this month, and he and City
Manager Tiffany would be meeting with Pollution Control Authorities
oin thervmembersxofweek the Councilng the attendmthisrmeetingrther urged that
also,
REMARKS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilman Beals advised there was a real estate listing on the
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former Exchange Bank building, and he urged that Council
pursue the feasibility of purchasing the building for a city
hail if a sale of the existing city hall could be realized for
a comparable amount; That his firm had a co-op listing on
the property, but if it resulted in the city having an interest
in the property, he would immediately remove himself from any
monetary involvement. Council was in agreement with this
suggestion, and City Manager Tiffany was requested to investigate
the matter.
Councilman Beals further reported that, along with Messrs. Creech
and Davis of the Utilities Department, he had attended an East
Central Florida Regional Planning Council "208" Committee Meeting
on June 2nd in Altamonte Springs, at which time Mr. Aaron Dowling,
Director of the "208" Water Management Study Committee, presented
the current status of the "208" Plan, and a briefing was held on
the ground water sampling program. Mr. Beals advised he was not
in agreement with the concept of regional government, and an
observation he gained • at the meeting was how much the bureaucracy
had expanded in just the two years time that he was not a member
of the Committee.
Councilman Schroedel inquired if the city could not take prompt
action to remove the burned out church building near the intersection
of Highway #50 and 5th Street, and the pool hall building at the
intersection of Chestnut and 4th Street, both of which had been
condemned by the city a long time ago. City Manager Tiffany was
requested to investigate the status of condemned buildings in the
city that have exceeded the condemnation time period, and report
back to Council at the next meeting.
Councilman Schroedel inquired if something couldn't be done to
correct the existing "eye sore" condition of the city owned street
right-o-way between Desoto Street and the alley to the north on
the west side of Hunt's Garden Center, and the privately owned
street in the same area, except on the east side of the Garden Center,
which has been washing out badly from recent heavy rains and dumping
into Center Lake. These matters were referred to City Manager
Tiffany for his investigation and report back to Council.
Councilman Schroedel reported he had received numerous complaints
regarding door-to-door solicitors in the city recently resulting
in many cases of vandalism and thefts, and inquired if something
could be done to prohibit this practice. City Attorney Baird was
requested to prepare the necessary ordinance for protection of
the city from solicitations., for, consideration at the next meeting.
Councilman Schroedel reported he had received complaints, and had
personally observed, the reckless actions of skateboarders in the
Sunnyside Plaza Shopping Center area, and inquired if something
could be done to prohibit it. City Attorney Baird advise the
most effective deterrent would be for the property owners and/or
business lessees to file complaints with the Police Department
under the existing city nuisance ordinance, and have the matter
resolved in municipal court.
COMMUNICATIONS '
City Clerk Carroll read a communication from R. W. Waters,
President-elect of the Lake County Shriners, requesting reserva-
tion of the pavilion at Jaycee Beach for the Club's annual family
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picnic to be hold on Augst• 13th. Motion was mndr. by Councilman
Byrd, seconded by Councilman Blackburn and carried thatthe
recLuest'1iearanted jirovided_normal ma ntenance.nnd clean-up _is
oliscr'vo fc .
City Manager Tiffany was requested to formulate a policy in
writing for the reservation and use of the pavilion, for Council's
consideration.
SOUTH LAKE PRESS SEWER
City Manager Tiffany reported the city had received an offer
from Mr. Jerry Lake, abutting property owner to the South Lake
Press, of a 5' wide casement across his property at a cost of
$500.00, in order that the Press building might be served with
sanitary sewer, and reconmiended that the offer be accepted and
the necessary sewer lateral be installed by city crews from
DeSoto Street. Motion was made b Councilman Beals, seconded
b Councilman Blackburn an unan mousl carriedthat the recommen-
at on a accepted.
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PAYMENT OF BILLS
Motion was made by Councilman Blackburn, seconded by Councilman
Beals and unanimously carried that the bills be paid. A copy is
attached hereto.
FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONSE OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS -
A written policy for fire department response outside the city
limits, formulated by City Manager Tiffany and Fire Chief Smythe,
was submitted for Council consideration, as follows: "The
City of Clermont will respond to fire calls
outside the Clermont city limits only when
and where a dire emergency exist and loss
of life or extensive damage to more than
one building is eminent. In case of con-
flicting calls, priority shall be given
to fire calls within the City of Clermont.
After any response to an out of town fire
call, the Fire Chief shall estimate all
cost to the city of responding and shall
bill the appropriate party for the
service."
Following consideration discussion of the proposed policy, it
was reduced to "--------only when a dire emergency exists or
possible loss of life------", whereupon motion was made by
Councilman Byrd and seconded by Mayor Smoak that the policy as
amended be accepted Upon voice vote the motion failed to carry
with Councilmen Beals Blackburn and Schroedel voting in
the negative.
Councilman Blackburn offered and moved the adoption of the
policy if it be still further reduced to '-----only when life
is in jeopardy and the location is within
fec an eftive response area-----"
The motion was seconded by Councilman Beals and carried, with
Councilman Schroedel voting in the negative.
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FLAT BGD DUMP TRUCK PURCIUISE
City Manager Tiffany reconunended that a flat bed dump truck, as
allocated in the '75-76 budget, but which had been held in
oboyance due to unanticipated insurance costs, now be purchased
inasmuch as the revonuo/expenditure report at the and of
eight months reflected there were funds available. Motion was
made by Councilman Schroedel, seconded by Councilman lilac urn
aRn unan mous y carr a to i e recomnenda on .e accepted-`
TRAILER STORAGE AT M-1 AND M-2 USES
According to existing ordinances, storage trailers for construc-
tion
n
nstruction sites
construction, orbeoffice tweenjobst,sin thee on industrial during
industrial zones ofMnl
and M-2 are prohbited. It was the opinion of City Manager
Tiffany that this appeared to be quite restrictive in that
existing ordinances allow for the parking of recreational
vehicles, which includes camp trailers, in residential zones.
Motion was made b Councilman Beals seconded b Councilman
D ackburn and carried that t e C t Attorne re are the necessar
amen3 ng or
wherein construct on shed/tra ler storage would
be allowed in M 1 and M 2 zones.Councilman Blackburn voted ,_Nave
on passage of the motion
MINNEOLA / CITY OF CLERMONT AGREEMENT
City Attorney Baird presented the document agreements to serve
the Town of Minneola with police dispatching service and use of
the jail facilities, and advised they had been executed by
Minneola officials at the direction of Minneola's Town Council.
Motion was made by Councilman Schroedel seconded by Councilman
Beals and unanimously carried that the agreements be accepted
and executed by Mayor Smoak.
During discussion of this motion, Councilman Beals advised he was
in full support of it, but inasmuch as the proposed submitted as
to whetheror not the citizens of Minneola and Clermont desired
to discuss a possible merger was so badly defeated, he queried
if they would be in favor of a cooperative arrangement such as
this, and therefore he would like to see this question placed
on the General Election ballot.
ABATEMENT OF NON -CONFORMING SIGNS
City Manager Tiffany advised Council that according to Section
26-73 of the City Code (SIGNS), all non -conforming signs,
except one by each busines, must be removed according to a time
schedule, and upon a recent survey it was determined there were
over 100 existing signs in violation. Motion was made by Council-
man B rd seconded by Councilman Blackburn and unanimously carried
that Cttv Attorney Baird prepare the necessary amending ordtnance
to repeal that portion of Section 26-73 requiring that non con
forming signs be removed according to a time schedule.
P & Z RECOMMENDATION REGARDING FIRE PERSONNEL
Following a recent residence fire in the city, the question of
the response time by the fire department was discussed by the
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p & '7. commission at their meeting held on June 1st, and a motion
was passed (5 to 2) "That City Council employ at least one full-
time person to be available 24 hours a clay, on a rotating shift,
to be responsible to get the fire truck to a fire".
An investigation was made by City Manager Tiffany regarding fire
response time schedules, and he submitted documented response
times and the locations in chronological order from December
of 4.57 waslan4excellentfrating andwhich relected anadid veranot justify Itheucest for
whifulcomploying he felt
waslinime agreementnel andin the desiredire to expressent at this time. their commendationOtoncil
the Volunteer Fire Department for such an excellent record,
whereupon such a motion was offered by _Councilman Byrd seconded
by Councilman Dlac urn and unanimously Carr- ied•
ORDINANCE NO. 147-C
Councilman Blackburn introduced an ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE OF
INACETEEREGARDINGTREES FLORIDA
ANDAMENDING
SECTION 19-772 OFTHE CODE OFORDINANCES
SHRUBBERY: REPEALING ALL ORDIANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH: PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY: PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE: AND PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION, and the Ordinance was read for a first reading
by Mayor Smoak, by title only.
ORDINANCE NO. 148-C
Councilman Beals introduced AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE OF ORDIN-
ANCES OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING
ARTICLE V1 OF APPENDIX A OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES: PROVIDING
FOR A CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT: REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CON-
FLICT HEREWITH: PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE: AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION, and the Ordinance was read
for a first reading by City Clerk Carroll, by title only.
ORDINANCE NO. 146-C
Councilman Byrd offered and moved the adoption of AN ORDINANCE
UNDER THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, PROHIBITING THE EXPOSURE OF CERTAIN MATERIALS TO MINORS:
PROVIDING THAT CERTAIN MATERIALS FOR SALE BE KEPT FROM THE VIEW
OF MINORS: REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH: PRO-
VIDING FOR SEVERABILITY: PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE: AND PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION, and the motion was read for a second and final
reading by City Clerk Carroll, by title only, and upon roll call
vote on passage of the motion, the result was: Ayes: Beals,
Blackburn, Schroedel, Byrd, and Smoak. Total Ayes: Five. Nayes:
None. So the Ordinance was adopted and the number 146-C assigned
to it.
RESOLUTION NO. 277
Councilman Beals offered and moved the adoption of A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS, and the
motion was seconded by Councilman Blackburn and unanimously carried.
The Resolution was read in its entirety by Mayor Smoak and the
Number 277 assigned to it.
There being no further business to be broght before Council, Mayor Smoak adjourned
the meeting at 10:00 P.M.
z Cd:t4g—
Claude E. Smoak, Jr., Mayor
Dolores W. Carroll, City Clerk
ACCOUNTB PAYABLE IUMIe 1976
GIiNRIIAL FUND
A & L Automotivo
(Tine Alignments)
17.00
Ace Window Cleaning Co.
(Clay hall)
00
Bstterion By Fishor
(Auto Repair Parts)
.61
63.
Bureau of Business Practice
(Safety Pastern)
13.71
Cares Oil Co.
(l'atrolcum Products)
t �3.25
Clermont Auto Parts
(Auto I•Isint & Repair Pans)
33.65
Clermont Hardware & Supply
(Sink parts)
7.75.
Credit Bureau of HuaL'ie
(Property Transfers)
18.00
Colonial Chry-Ply, Inc.
(Brake Booster)
62.44
Eckerd's
(Film & Tapes)
21.16
Elactro-Mcch Corp
(Scoreboard Repair)
48.80
F & R Office Supply, Inc.
(Office Supplies)
11.36
Hilltop Stationery
(Office Supplies)
349.82.
Hunts Garden Center
(Dog & Swan Food)
32.20
Goodyear Service Store
(Tires)
559.68
Inland Equip Co.
(Pulley & Seal)
7.76
Jim Willis Hardware
(Gloves,Pitch Forks, Rope, act)
26.80
Jae H. Matthews Co.
(Memorials & Time Capsule)
519.50
Kessler Steel Co.
(Welding Rods)
12.12
Lawton Bros, Inc.
(Janitorial Supplies)
22.50
Lakeland Frame & Axle
(Axle Shaft w/parts)
116.96
Lake Apopka Nat. Gas
(Utilities)
36.24
Morgan Auto Parts
(Auto Repair Parts)
57.10
Maddens Else. Service
(Repair Service Wiring-LL Field)
27.90
Mobil Oil Corp.
(Retroleum Products)
645.24`--'--;
National Recreation & Park
Assoc. (Subscriptions)
10.00
Orlando Paving Co.
(Asphalt)
74.02
SoutlLake Press
(Publications)
20.77
Shelfer Ford Tractor
(Tractor Parts)
40.02
Sears, Roebuck & Co.
(Took Kit -Shovels)
105.85
Standard Auto Parts
(Auto Maint & Repair Parts)
82.01
Western Auto
(Keys)
1.98
Whites Blue Print Service
(Zoning Maps)
12.50
3141.70
UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
Clermont Hardware & Supply (Seal & Bushing) 5.55
Clermont Med. Center (Injections -Treatment Plant Personnel) 8.00
Dyne. Systems Inc. (Chemicals) 54.11
Jim Willis Hardware (Adapters -Ells, ETC.) 10.63
Hunts Garden Center (Sprinkler Nozzles) 2.78
Hughes Supply (Pipe & Fittings) 89.52
S.O.U.S. (Screw Driver) 1.70
172.29
LEOAI, NOTICE
Pursuant to State Lnw notice is hereby given
that the City Council sitting; aS it Board of Adjustment
will hold a Public Hunring; in the Council Chambers located
on the corner of Wert Avenue and De Soto Streets on Tuesday,
Juno H, 1976 at W U P.M. far the following purpose:
To consider ruquest of Mr. & Mrs, Jahn Aull for Vnrinnces
to Suction 26-23 (li) (3) (RBSIURNTIAL PNDPESSIONAL DISTRICT
SETBACKS) of the Zoning Ordinance in order to construct a
Uuplcx on their property described as:
Lots 2, 3, d, G, and 7
Block A
Sunnyside Wit Subdivision -- -
All interested parties will be given a❑ opportunity to
express their views on the ❑bovo mentioned matter.
Dolores W. Carroll, City Clerk
May 27, 1976 City of Clermont, Florida
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variance requested as per platted lots submitted.
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that the development could be clone In stages, but apparently the original variance
did not call for stages of development and the variance lapsed after two years.
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TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: Jan Thompson Sign RoqucsC
DATE: June 2, 1976
Jan Thompson has asked for time at the June B City Council
Mayt25g tThissweek Mrs.sThompsonatold rthoeMayor st athat sfour ned 4m
signs
south of her property along Highway 27 were erected without benefit
of City Permit. s dated
The four signs in question have State license ordinance 6Bh-C
1969, and 1971. The land was annexed to the City by
on February B, 1972. The signs in questieon" ere therefore erected
before annexation and required no City p
Section 26-79.5 of the Zoning Code states "Signs in annexed
areas are permitted to remain until the land is zoned for use a
wich theyust timethe
limitsrfornremovvalfor tiappropriate
of signs
Such time limits start with the effective
stated in Section 26-73.
date of zoning.'
Gordon Tiffany
cc: City Clerk (64-76 Agenda) V/I
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: South Lake Press Sewer
DATE: June 3, 1976
After several months, we have obtained a price from Jerry Lake, owner
of the property south of the South Lake Press, for the required 5 foot wide
easement that would be required to make a standard sewer connection for
the South Lake Press building.
Mr. Lake said that he would sell the 5 foot easement for $600. Although
not much land is involved, the property is in the Central Business District
where 100% lot coverage is permissible, so the easement would give up
buildable land.
Our estimated cost for extending a lateral from Desoto Street to
serve the South Lake Press building is $638.58, plus the $500 easement, for
a total cost of $1138.58. Alternate plans would serve the building to
a line in the alley to the north (uphill) for an estimated cost of $1154.82,
This alternate plan may not work, however, if on excavation it is found that
the building's plumbing is not conventional or too deep to allow the
alley connection.
I recommend that Mr. Lake's offer to sell the necessary easement._
for $500 be accepted, and that City crews install a lateral from DeSoto
Street to serve the South Lake Press building.
Gordon Tiffany
cc: City Clerk (6-8-76 Agenda)
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: Fire Departm ant Response Outside City Limits
DATE: June 3, 1976
At your request, Fire Chief Bob Smythe and I have considered City
policy regarding response of the Fire Department outside the city
limits, and recommend the following policy statement:
"The City of Clermont will respond to fire calls ,a -
outside the Clermont city limits only when and `,-�
.whore a- dire -emergency- -ex-ists a�1d loss of life or v/(0, I
-extensive _damage to more -than -one building. is i l
eminent. In case of conflicting calls, priority
shall be given to fire calls within the City of
Clermont. After any response to an out of town fire
call, the Fire Chief shall estimate all cost to the
City of responding and shall bill the appropriate
party for the service."
Gordon Tiffany
cc: City Clerk 6-8-76 Agenda
T0: City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: Flat Bed Dump Truck Purchase
DATE: June 1, 1976
Our current budget provides $7,640 ($7800 less $350 trade-
in) for purchase of a flat bed dump truck. This item was placed
on "hold" at the beginning of the fiscal year because of unanticipated
insurance costs.
Now, eight months into the fiscal year, it is clear that
our total revenue -expenditure picture is healthy enough to purchase
this needed piece of equipment. Year-end budget estimates included
in my May 20 report anticipated purchasing the truck this year.
I request that the City Council authorize advertising for
bids for the purchase of one Flat Bed Dump Truck to replace a 1962
Truck as anticipated in the current budget.
1
Gordon Tiffany
cc: City Clerk 6-8-76 agenda
TO: city Council
FR014: City Manager
SUBJECT: MayTrailer
ile, 19orrage at M-1 and 14-2 Uses
DATE:
We have at least three cases of trailers being stored at M-1
and M-2 businesses. These trailers appear to be construction sheds
storedween jobs. co(io a duly licensedection trailernprovides for
park.
Recreational vehicles, including camp trailers, may be stored
in residential zones behind the front building line.
It appears to me that storage of a construction shed trailer
M-1 or M-2 use is no more
at an offensive than storage of recreational
trailers in residential areas. Until now, we have not enforced the
prohibition against trailer storage in industrial areas, but I feel
that our ordinance must be enforced unless the Council desires
to change the ordinance.
Gordon Tiffany
�cc: City Clerk - Agenda 6-8 76 �,'',
T0: City Council
FROCity 14anager
SUBJECT. Abyt "c"tO f Nonconforming Signs
DATE:
ming
gns
Section 26-73 of our Code
to a schedule hasedron original ,s that ccost
rocctlaliexle ception
removed according
This requirement holds true for signs permitted under special
or variance, except that one nonconforming sign may be retained by
each business. been
urvey Of
This requirement has so far not showed thatrover 100ssigns should
nonconforming signs taken last y
ear be removed. giving
Because we have not been enforcing this requirement or
you may wish to review the
policy options include:
notice that signs will have to he remove"I' Y beginning notification
POI)
before we begin an enfor:emeot program.athe ordinance to
(1) Making no change in ordinance and2) Changing the
and notifying owners of the
(I the requirement to remove signs; ( )
set up a new schedule for sign
removance.
requirement; (3) Repealing the
I feel bound to enforce the present ordinance, despite adminis-
trative difficulties, unless you indicate that a policy change is
desired.
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT Revenue Sharing Planned Use Report
DATE: May 27, 1976
We must publish and submit our Federal Revenue Planned Use
Report for Entitlement Period 7 (July 1, 1976 to December 13, 1976)
by June 25.
Our anticipated total payment for this six-month period is
$28,097. Last year we received $56,695 for a 12-month period, with
$28,785 planned for street resurfacing.
I recommend adoption of the attached resolution obligating
ALL $28,097 anticipated Federal Revenue Sharing for entitlement period
7 for street resurfacing.
J `I
Gor on Tiffany
cc: City Clerk Agenda 6-8-76
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: P and 'L Commission Recommendation - Fire Personnel
DATE: June 3, 1976
At the June 1 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting a motion was passed
(5 to 2) "that City Council employ at least one full-time person to be available
24 hours a day, on a rotating shift, to be responsible to get the Fire truck to
a fire".
The motion was made in response to Tuesday's fire at the home of Ed Stephens
at 640 E. Lake Shore Drive. The following chronology gives events relating to
our response Tuesday:
12:40 P.M.- Police Desk received call reporting that a grass fire
etween tinnehaha Trailer Park and Stephens' residence was "growing in
the last half hour" Second call received from second party reporting
smoke from a controlled grass fire at foot of Sunset Drive; complained
of smoke and wanted to see an Officer. Car 106 dispatched from station.
12:42 P.M.- Received two calls that fire was not controlled and that
ouse was involved. Car 106 dispatched 10-16 (lights and siren).
12:43 P.M.- Fire Department dispatched for "house and grass fire at
Lake Shore Drive and Hook Street".
12:45 P.M.- Car 106 arrives at fire, reports situation by radio. iI
I
12:50 P.M.- First fire apparatus arrives (Brush truck)
12:52 P.M.- Primary Pumper arrives (Ford)
12:53 P.M.- Secondary arrives (GMC)
Times of fire equipment arrival are estimated because the men were ton i
busy fighting the fire to check time of arrival. The primary pumper responded
from the City garage where it had been taken for repairs. Luckily, repairs had
just been completed and the truck was ready to roll.
The SENTINEL -STAR quoted a woman saying that she had reported the fire at
12:15. This report may have lead some people to think that our equipment did not
arrive for over thirty minutes. Three calls came in on the fire phone between
12:40 and 12:42 - but they referred to smoke only, but no house fire.
Time from first report of a house fire until arrival of first truck was j
eight minutes, with the primary pumper arriving about two minutes later.
Fire Chief Bob Smythe saw smoke from the direction of the Stephens home
at 12:25 P.M. - but it appeared that the smoke was farther away, out of the City
limits. Thus, the fire had been burning at least 17 minutes before the first
report was received, and the first call at 12:40 referred to smoke for "the
last half hour.".
L.
2 )
Council
The Stephens home is entirely wood construction (Pocky Cypress) built
In the 1920's. Investigation showed the fire to have started from an electrical
short in a baseboard type strip plug-in unit.
Our Fire Department's response time is excellent, and I believe that under
the circumstances of the Pumper at City Garage for repair, response time to
this fire was reasonable. The attached sheets give response time for 28 fire
calls since December, 1974 (less than P,; calls per month) with response times
averaging less than five minutes for these calls. The fire equipment was rolling
(10-51) an average of under three minutes from time of call.
Having one man at the station at all times would require adding 31; new
employees to work a rotating 24 hour on, 48 hour off shift of 56 hours per
average week (covering holidays, vacations, etc.) - a standard fire shift.
First year cost would be at least $29,750, I feel that this cost is not justified
at this time in light of our excellent record of fire response time of under 5
minutes, our under 3 minute 10-51 time, and our average of 1.5 fire calls per
month.
(Note: There were no injuries in the Stephens' fire, and structural fire
damage was restricted to one-third of the house. Most furnishings were saved).
Gordon Tiffany
CLERMOIJT FIRE
DEPARTMENT
RESPONSE
TIME
10=51 E
(ant Rolling
10-97 Arrived at Scene
10-22 Dinrognrd
Time of
Response
call
10:51
10:97
Time
Data
Addrm:++
10:38 PM
10:41
10:45
7 min.
11/1/75
S.R. 50 - U.S. 27
12:15 PM
12:17
12:18
3
12/8/75
Lake Highlands
12/11/75
South T.nko Memorial Flos;:ital
8:45 All
8:46
8:47
2
9:38 AM
9%40
9:42
4
12/23/75
637 Disnton
12/27/75
U.S. 27 - Grand Ilighwny
1:33 PM
1:35
1:39
6
3:50 I'M
3:52
3:55 Est. 5
2/16/76
Borrow Pit - Pitt Street
1:04 PM
1:05
1:07
3
3/6/76
382 W. llinnehaha
6:09 AM
6:13
6:14
5
4/30/76
819 Montrose
8:02 I'M
8:03
8:05
3
7/3/75
646 8t1: Street
3:20 PM
3:23
3:27
7
7/4/75
D & D Truck Brokers
5:41 PM
5:43
5:44
3
-7/6/75
Puhlix Market_
5:38 PM
5:39
5:40
2
7/22/75
S.R. 50 - 4th Street
6/3/75
South Lake Memorial Hospital
12:54 PM
12:54
12:56
2
3:14 PM
3:16
3:18
4
6/7/75
Sth - Plinneola
50
10:02 AM
10:06
10:08
6
6/28/75
444 W. Highway
5/1/75
465 Lake Shore Drive
3:59
4:01
4:03
4
5/26/75
S.R. 50 - U.S. 27
5:50 PM
5:58
6:01
11
3:46 PM
3:48
3:49
3
4/7/75
Dick's Texaco
8.43 AM
8:46
8:46
(10-22) 3+
4/18/75
Lake Highlands
50
10:48 AM
10:50
10:51
3
3/14/75
398 W. Highway
11:09 AM
11:12
11:14
5
3/22/75
478 Osceola Street
1:58 AM
2:04
2:07
9
2/26/75
A.M.E. Church
9:53 AM
9:56
9:58
5
2/25/75
Crest
1/17/75
658 W. Broome Street
2:57 PM2:59
3:01
4
12/8/74
I
340 E. Lake Shore Drive
2:07 AM
2:14
2:17
10
y_
PnRa 2
'rime of
Rcoponno
Date
Addronn
call
10:51
10:97
Time
12/10/74
Bacon'o Auto Partn
2:18 AM
2:22
2:21
5
12/19/74
South Lake Memorial Ilonpital
1:16 PM
1:18
1:19
3
12/23/74
8loxam - Montrone
3:55 PM
4:01
4:04
9
Avr,m , -
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- - - 4.857 Min.