10-12-1976 Supporting DocumentsMINUTES M,1. 337
REGULAR MEETING
A Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held in the
Council Chambers on Tuesday, October 12, 1976. The meeting was called to order
at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Claude E. Smoak, Jr. with the following members present:
Councilmen Deals, Byrd and Schroedol. Other officials present were: City
Manager Tiffany, City Attorney Baird, Deputy Clerk Dollar, Finance Director
Sanchez, Director of Community Services Smythe, and Chief of Police Tyndal.
Others present were: Mrs. Sue Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. William Plummer, Mr. and
Mrs. Floyd Wood, and the Messrs. Czech, Ogden, Evans and Norquist. Mr. Joe
Sanchez, Sentinel/Star representative, 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 September 28, 1976, were approved as written.
CITY MANAGERS'S REPORT
City Manager Tiffany reported that the easement document granting
public use for the alley behind Florida Power to DeSoto Street
had been corrected and executed by all parties and that the
repairs to the alley were completed today.
That FmHA had cancelled the scheduled October 19th Bond Closing
and requested that the meeting be rescheduled for October 27th
or 28th; that a quorum of City Council members is required in
order to adopt any last minute resolution changes that might be
required, and that he would like Council's opinion on which date
they desired. Mayor Smoak requested City Manager Tiffany to inquire
of the necessity for Council members to be present for the full
day session, and whether or not Council could be scheduled to
meet in formal session at 2 or 3 o'clock to take any required
action. City Manager Tiffany agreed to pursue this inquiry and
schedule a firm date for the closing to be announced and
discussed at the next Council meeting.
That the Lake County Planning Department had been notified of its
1977 allocation for Boating Improvement Funds from the Department
of Natural Resources and that they are inviting grant applications
for a portion of these funds, and if Council desires, he will
pursue with the Lake County Planning Department to see if Clermont
might be eligible for Boating Improvement funds. Mayor Smoak
stated that he would not anticipate any funds for a breakwater,
but that funds for the deepening of the launching area and possible
assistance with the hydrilla program would be bonafide applications
due consideration, and recommended to Council that the City Manager
be requested to pursue funds for these items. Council concurred
with the Mayor's recommendation and Mr. Tiffany was requested to
pursue the city's eligibility for boating funds with the County
Planning Department.
That Mrs. Tilden of the Library Board had requested that Council
be made aware of a policy of the library whereby public school
students who reside in South Lake County, but outside of the City
Limits, be given free library service; that private school students
residi.ng in South Lake County, but outside the City Limits, be
charged for library service. The Library Board would like con-
currence or guidance from Council whether to continue this policy
because of the substantial amount of city funds appropriated to
support the library. After a brief discussion, motion was made by
Mayor Smoak, seconded by Councilman Byrd and carried,that the City
Council go on record as supporting free library service to students
of South Lake County regardless of the school which they attend.
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STATUS OF CONDEMNED BUILDINGS
Upon inquiry of the Mayor as to the status of the demolition o1'
condemned buildings, City Attorney Baird advised that suit will be
Filed on two of the cases this week and that title search is pending
on two others.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Smoak advised that at their October 12 meeting, the Lake County
Pollution Control Board passed a motion supporting the City in the
marshland study, but would recognize it as a scholarly research
project, on advice of their attorney, and rejected the "full
functioning partnership" arrangement required for partial funding
from the Lake County Water Authority. Mayor Smoak stated that he
did not know how this will effect the Water Authority's participation
with the city in the funding of the project, however, he feels that
the attitude of the majority of the Lake County Pollution Board is
a willingness to assist the city in determining the usefulness of
marshlands for effluent disposal; That the Water Authority will be
asked for a clarification of the definition of "full functioning
partnership" and that he believes that ultimately the study will
be undertaken. He asked the Council members to consider the al-
ternative of the City funding the balance of the amount of money that
will be necessary to undertake the project and during the interim
period continue to seek funding sources to participate in the project;
That from discussion with Dr. Baxley unless some definite position
is taken by the city soon, Drs. Bayley and Zoltek are going to be
forced to undertake some other project.
Advised that the Lake County League of Cities quarter meeting will be
held on Wednesday, October 20th at the Mission Inn in Howey-in-the-Hills
beginning at 6:30 P.M. The speaker will be Stanley Fletcher, City
Manager of Bay Lake (Disney World).
That the State League of Cities Convention will be held in Miami on
October 21, 22, 23; that there is a full agenda and hoped that each
of the officials who go can attend some of the workshop sessions,
particularly concerning the Sunshine Amendment and Labor Relations.
Announced that the City Election of the City of Clermont for seats
in Groups 1, 3 and 5 will be held on December 7, 1976. The deadline
for filing of petitions is November 22, and he urged every interested
citizen who would like to participate in city government to pick up
a petition and get involved.
HYDRILLA PROGRAM IN LOCAL LAKES
City Manager Tiffany reported that the Jaycee and Jr. Women's Clubs
have expressed their interest in participating in a program to control
the spread of Hydrilla and that he had met with Judy Morrison, Sue 3
Wilson and Ken Norquist to discuss a boat inspection program as a i
weed control measure. He pointed out that these organizations will be
able to work both inside and outside the city. Both Mrs. Wilson of
the Jr. Women's Club and Mr. Ken Norquist of the Jaycees assured
Council of their organizations' interest in helping to carry out this
program as projects of their organizations. Mayor Smoak stated that
he felt there were means whereby the organizations could assist the
City and County agencies and expressed appreciation to the organizations f
for their willingness to assist. j
HIGHLANDER HUT AGREEMENT
An agreement with the local DAV Chapter and the City to give the DAV
administrative control over the Highlander Hut for community use was
reviewed and discussed by the Council, and William Plummer, Commander
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of the DAV. Following discussion, motion was made by Councilman
Beals, seconded by Councilman Byrd , and carried that Item 3 under
Appondix "C" (Rental Fees) be amended to read: "For all other purposes
the fee is $2.00 per hour with no maximum and a $20.00 minimum fee
for commercial use" and that Item 14 of Appendix "A" (Rules governing
'may requirethe
advance paynmont enthofnder fees►sand possibleamended
assessmentsTin DAV
discretion of
andthe cityAV and the Clerk and DAVeement be aroved
uthoriities�
Mayor Smoak extended the Council's appreciation to Mr. Plummer for the
Job tthat
tdit
DAV
has
hasdone in renovating the ,Highlander Hut and putting
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COMMUNICATIONS
Deputy Clerk Dollar read a communication from Richard 41. Waters
wherein he acknowledged receipt of Resolution No. 281 and thanked the
City Council kindly for their thoughtfulness and stated that it was
his pleasure to be of service to the Council and to the people of
Clermont.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Motion was made by Councilman Beals, seconded by Councilman Byrd, and
carried that the bills be paid. A copy is attached hereto.
PROPOSED CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
Mayor Smoak called a work meeting of the City Council to be held
following the regular City Council meeting at 7:30 P.M. on Tuesday,
October 19 to discuss the proposed Zoning Ordinance for the Central
Business area and instructed the City Manager to notify the owners of
property in or adjacent to the proposed Central Business District
Zone of the meeting and revised drafts of the proposed zoning ordinance
to be available at City Hall.
RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES
Councilman Byrd offered and moved the adoption of a RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTING
THE WATERWORKS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT and the motion was seconded by
Councilman Beals and unanimously carried. The RESOLUTION was read,
by title only, by Mayor Smoak, and the Number 285 assigned to it.
Councilman Beals offered and moved the adoption of AN ORDINANCE UNDER
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
RESTRICTING THE USE OF AIRBOATS: REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH: PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY: PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE:
AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION, and the motion was seconded by Councilman
Byrd. The Ordinance was read for a second and final reading by Mayor
Smoak, by title only, and upon roll call vote on passage of the motion,
the result was: Ayes: Beals, Smoak, Byrd and Schroedel. Total Ayes:
Four. Nayes: None. Absent: Blackburn. So the Ordinance was adopted
and the number 154-C assigned to it.
There being no further business to be brought before the Council at this time, the
meeting was adjourned by Mayor Smoak at 8:45 P.M.
ClauCdde E. Smoak, Jr. - Mayor
Do ores W. Carroll, City Clerk
ACCOUNTS PAYA13LP OCfOBER 1.976
ORNRRAL FUND
Ace Window Classing Co.
(City Hall)
40.00 '
A & L Automotive
(Alignment)
10.50
Armstrong Smith
(Point•)
27.12_
Bureau of Bunincsn Prncticc
(Safety Pontern)
13.71
Batteries By Fisher
(Wire Set)
16.65
Clurmont• Hardware & Supply
(Maine. Parts)
59.12
Clermont Auto Parts
(Auto Maint. & Repair Parts)
18.38
Cables Radiator & Auto Elect
(Repair Radiator)
14.00
Carve Oil Company
(Petroleum Products)
46.35
Clermont Builders Supply
(Cement & Building Materials)
176.87
Dust -fax Service
(Janitoral Supplies)
16.10
Doctor Jowett & Chatlwm
(Prisoner Supplies)
15.00
5th Street Grocery
(Prisoner Supplies)
12.59
Goodyear Service Store
(Tires)
419.76
Hunts Garden Center
(Dog & Swan Food)
13.00
Hilltop Stationery
(Office Supplies & Can Liners)
417.06
JBM Matthews
(Memorials)
125.00
Jack Cocks & Co., Inc.
(hose)
295.00
Lake Apopka Nat. Gas Dist.
(Utilities)
32';GOU"-!
Nolan Engine & Mower
(Blade, Chain & Tube)
17.15
Olivenbaum Insurance
(Bond)
123.75
Olivenbaum Insurance
(Work Comp.)
16369.50
Plectron Corp.
(Repair Plectron Reciever)
26.16
Rally Chry-Ply
(P/S Fluid)
5.56
G:
South Lake Press
(Publications)
11.80
Sloan's Grove Service
(Lot Mowing -to be reimbursed)
128.00
Standard Auto Parts
(Auto Maint & Repair Parts)
54.34
W. M. Teal
(Petroleum Products)
399.20
18912.27
UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
Curtin Matheson Scientific
(Chemicals)
59.76
Clermont Auto Parts
(Auto Parts)
22.67
Davis Meter & Supply
(Meters)
372.00
Hilltop Stationery
(Office Supplies)
8.18
Olivenbaum Insurance
(Bond)
41.25
Olivenbaum Insurance
(Work Comp.)
5456.50
Southern Meter & Supply
(Inventory)
2.01
Standard Auto Parts
(Auto Part)
3.42
Tuckers Heavy Equip Ser. Inc.
(Repair Pump)
162.92
6128.71
4 October 1976.
TO: CLERMONT MAYOR CLAUDE E. SMOAK, JR., AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: RICHARD W. WATERS
SUBJECT: LLITER5 OF THANKS AND APPRECIATION
Received your Roolution Number 281, wherein you oxpr000 your thanks and
appreciation for my services as your municipal judge from August 8, 197a_-
through September 309 1976. Thank you kindly for thin wonderful thought and
kindness. It was my pleasure to be of service to you and the people of Clermont.
RichFe W. Waters
Routol, Box 390
Clermont, Florida 32711