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REGULAR MLETING
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was hold in the Council
Chambers on Tuesday, January 9, 1973. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M.
by Mayor Don E. Smith with the following members present. Councilwoman Watson and
Councilmen Schroedel, Beals and Smoak. Other officials present were: City Manager
Hopkins, City Clerk Carroll, City Controller Fleming, Director of Community Services
Smythe, Chief of Police Tyndal, City Attorney Langley and consulting engineers,
Messrs. Westbrook and Rapalje. Representatives of the Orlando Sentinel and the local
Press were also present as well as a large group of interested persons from the
Lake Minnehaha Chain-o-Lakes and Minnehaha Shores area.
The invocation was given by former Council member, Mr. J. M. VanderMeer, followed by
repeating of the Pledge of Allegiance in unison by those present.
The Minutes of the meeting held on December 26, 1972 were approved as written.
Mayor Smith advised the first order of business to be a Public Hearing to consider
proposed construction and maintenance, with all appurtenances, of a sanitary sewer
system in the Lake Minnehaha Chain-o-Lakes and Minnehaha Shores area. City Manager
Hopkins reported that basic plans had been completed and notices of front foot
assessments based on $4.00 per front foot had been mailed to the property owners
in this area. Messrs. Westbrook and Rapalje were present and answered numerous
questions from persons present with regards these assessments, proposed location of
the lines, etc. It was determined during this hearing that the following errors had
been made in the proposed assessments and were to be changed:
Eddie Purvis: To be reduced from 50.12' to 50'
Franklin G. Bushey: To be reduced from 175' to 1,50.06'
Jan Thompson: To be reduced from 315.83' to 300' -
Thomas J. George: To be increased from 218.95' to 231.5'
Mayor Smith declared the Public Hearing closed and it was consensus of Council that
the City Attorney proceed with the necessary drafting of Ordinances/Resolutions
confirming the assessments.
Councilman Beals offered and moved the adoption of AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING APPENDIX A ZONING
ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA, UNDER THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FOR NEWLY ANNEXED PROPERTY,
ADDING A PROVISION FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL OF TOWN14OUSES AND MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLINGS,
DELETING THE TABLE PERTAINING TO YARD AND HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS, ESTABLISHING SETBACK
REQUIREMENTS FOR MOBILE HOME PARKS AND CHANGING REQUIREMENTS FOR OFF-STREET AUTOMOBILE
PARKING and the motion was seconded by Councilman Schroedel. The ORDINANCE was read
in full for a second and final reading by Councilman Smoak and upon roll call vote
on passage of the motion, the result was: Ayes: Smoak, Smith, Beals, Watson and
Schroedel. Total Ayes: Five. Nayes: None. So the ORDINANCE was adopted, the number
81-C assigned to it and a copy ordered posted.
Motion was made by Councilman Smoak, seconded by Councilwoman Watson and carried that the
bills be paid.
Mr. Martin J. Graham, developer of the Winn Dixie Shopping Center, appeared before
Council and requested that the city extend a credit in the amount of $7,575.00 toward
the first tax payment due in order that he might install the necessary drainage
improvement at the shopping center, which he did not have the necessary monies for.
City Attorney Langley advised that the city could build such a drainage system at
their own expense, but that it would be unlawful. to extend either direct or. indirect
tax credits. It was consensus of Council that inasmuch as this was a problem derived
from private property development and in order to refrain from setting a precedent
toward proposed future private developments, that no relief could be offered by the
city. Motion was made by Councilman Smoak, seconded by Councilman Beals and unanimously
carried that Mr. Graham's request be denied.
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City Attorney Langley reported that the week of January 23rd had been set for
condemnation hearings, but that he hoped all would be settled out of court. He further
reported that the final judgment had been rendered this date on the Bond Validation.
Mayor Smith extended a welcome to the many persons who were present and encouraged
them to attend future meetings.
Councilwoman Watson extended thanks and appreciation to fellow council members for
their cooperation during her term as a council member and advised that it had been
an informative, educational and pleasant two year term and she wished them a very
successful year. Mayor Smith gave a like response to Mrs. Watson and upon suggestion
by Councilman Beals that it would be most appropriate, presented to her, her
nameplate used at council meetings.
Councilman Smoak reported briefly on his attendance at the Oklawaha River Basin
Improvement Council meeting on January 5th.
Councilman Schroedel reported briefly on his attendance at the Cooper Memorial Library
Board meeting. He advised that their annual fund raising drive is now underway
with hopes to raise enough funds to purchase many new books and records and other
equipment not included in the normal operating budget, and, that they are proceeding
with plans for expansion of the Library.
Councilman Smoak reported that Radio Station WWFL had offered to record council meetings
and replay portions of the meetings over the air as a community service provided
the city would purchase the necessary tapes and at a cost of less than $10.00 per
meeting.
The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Smith.
Immediately following adjournment of the Regular Meeting, the Oath of Office was
administered by City Clerk Dolores W. Carroll to Mayor/Councilman Don E. Smith,
and Councilmen Charles B. Beals and Carlisle A. Byrd, Jr. for a two year term.
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ORGANIZATION MEETING
Immediately following the seating of incumbents Mayor Smith and Councilman Beals,
and newly elected Councilman Byrd, Mayor Smith called the meeting to order.
Mayor Smith reminded Council of the Board and Commission Appointments to be made and
urged that they be considering persons for reappointments and/or new appointments.
Mayor Smith further advised that it was ncessary that the appointments of the
municipal judges be made immediately. Motion was made by Councilman Smoak, seconded
by Councilman Schroedel and unanimously carried that R. W. Waters and John W. Parks
be reappointed to the offices of Municipal Judge and Second Judge, respectively,
for a one year term and that their salaries be set as allocated in Budget Ordinance
No. 50-M.
Mr. Don Bloebaum, owner of the Highland Inn and Lounge, appeared before Council and
requested an extension of the closing hours to 2:00 A.M. six nights a week. Mr.
Bloebaum was advised there was no existing Ordinance which allowed establishments
selling and/or serving alcoholic beverages to remain open past 12 midnight which had
seating capacity for less than 200 people, square footage of less than 4000 feet and
not having food available at all times, and that those establishments which met all
these requirements were allowed to remain open until 2:00 A.M. seven days per week.
Mr. Bloebaum advised that Highland Inn could meet the seating capacity and that
ready prepared food was available at all times, but that this building was short of the
required square footage, however, he was not requesting a 7 day extension, only for
6 days. Councilman Beals advised that he felt these restrictions of so many square
feet and seating capacity to be discriminatory and should be stricken, however he
would not favor Sunday openings for those places not serving meals and thereupon moved
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that an Ordinance Amendment be drawn wherein the footage and seating capacity
requirements would be deleted but providing that only those licensed restaurants with
beverage licenses be allowed to serve alcoholic beverages in conjunction with meals.
The motion died for lack of a second.
Councilman Beals thereupon moved that City Attorney be instructed to prepare the
necessary Ordinance Amendment to Ordinance No. 77-C whereby the required square footage
and seating capacity would be deleted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Smoak
and upon roll call vote on passage of the motion, the result was: Ayes: Schroedel,
Beals, Smith and Smoak. Total Ayes: Four. Nayes: Byrd. The motion carried. Upon
inquiry by City Manager Hopkins as to whether or not such proposed Ordinance be
published prior to passage, there was no action taken.
Mr. John Harder, representing the Greater Clermont Chamber of Commerce, appeared
before Council with a presentation and proposal of constructing a recreational
pavilion at the Jaycee Beach at an approximate cost of $6,000.00 for a structure
40' x 60' and 10' feet high, with $5,000.00 of this cost having been donated by the
First Federal Savings and Loan of Tampa, Clermont Branch, and that upon completion
of the project that it be turned over to the city for ownership and maintenance.
Council expressed their deep gratitude for the project to both the Chamber of Coomerce
and the First Federal, whereupon motion was ma&;by Councilman Byrd, seconded by
Councilman Schroedel and unanimously carried that the city would accept and maintain
the building and give any help needed in the project.
City Manager Hopkins reported that he had received a request from the Clermont High
School F.H A to hold a teenage dance in Jenkins Auditorium on March 17, 1973 from
B:oO P.M. to 12 midnight with the chaperones listed as Mrs. Ohnstead and Miss Williams,
Teachers, and parents of the FHA members. Motion was made by Councilman Schroedel,
seconded by Councilman Smoak and unanimously carried that the request be granted
provided all rules and regulations pertaining to dances held in the Auditorium are
met.
City Manager Hopkins reported the legislative delegation public hearing to consider
requests for changes in charters and local bills would be held on Thursday, January
25th. Mayor Smith called a Special Meeting of Council to be held on Tuesday, January
16, 1973 in the office of the City Manager at 7:30 P.M. to consider and draft any
changes which Council would want to present to the legislative delegation, to interview
applicants for the position of City Attorney, and to consider certain aspects of
the sanitary sewer system.
Councilman Beals advised that he proposed to appoint City Manager Hopkins as the
alternate representative to OEO and inquired if Council would ratify his selection.
There were no objections registered.
Motion was made by Councilman Smoak, seconded by Councilman Byrd and carried that
Councilman Beals be appointed to serve as Mayor Pro-Tem.
The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Smith.
Don E. Smi y, Mayor
Do
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GENERAL FUND
Akdoruk, Brownell, Compnnlio G Assoc.
(Eng--Proposed oxt of $
St,)
90.00
Broome
(FIro Hose)
3891.00
ADC Fire Equipment, Inc.
( Vehicle Maintenance)
64.94
Auto Mnchine G Parts Co., Inc.
(Bullding Permit Forms)
2118.110
15•69
BOCA, International
Clermont Auto Parts, Inc.
(Vehicle 11aintcnanae)
(Sidewalk Repairs, Supplies)
3 88 16
Clermont Dldrs, Supply
(Oulbs, Ralnbirda, PVC, Clamps)
33.13
Clermont Hardware r, Supply Co,
(Prisoner 1lenl-10
192.06
119.O
Crest Restaurant
Dixie Lime a Stone Company
imeroc
((Mileageon 2 City Elections--
16.00 I
Dan Hca1J
160 Milos)
I
Florida Metal Craft, Inc.
(Flat Dar)
(Janitorial Supplies)
00
72.00
32.
Gem Chemical Company
Co.
(Plastic Can Liners)
79.50
Graham -Jonas Paper
(Lumber -^Cedar)
32'64
Groveland Lumber 6 Hardware Co.
(Service to Heat Pump)
66.38
Hanks Electric Co., Inc.
(Lamps)
57.71
Hughes Supply, Inc.
(Hydraulic Pump Repairs)
20.00
80.42
Hydraulic Supply Co.
(Office Supplies)
Hilltop Stationery
(Gross seed, Dog 6 Duck Feed)
34.20
Hunt's Garden Center
(uBowl Program)
12.50
Inverness Quarterback Club
ipment Maintenance)
(Equipment
13.22
Inland Equipment Company
Jack Cocke and Co., Inc.
(Directors 6 Speakers,
Sheeting)
Reflective Reflective
(Stock Maintenance Items)
2.04
Jim Willis Hardware b Supply
(Paint)
15.56
Kirkland Cabinet Shop 6 Paint Store
(Utilities)
14 72
Lake Apopka Natural Gas
(Maintenance)
316.50
Motorola Inc.
(Asphalt Hot
141.65
Orlando Paving Company
(Vehicle Maintenance)
33 90
Superior G14C Trucks, Inc.
(Advertising)
157.03
South Lake Press
(Too] Set)
49.99
Sears, Roebuck and Co.
(Vehicle E Equip. Maint.)
95 70
15.84
Standard Auto Parts
(Advertising)
The Daily Commercial
(Receipts)
129 87
Valbro
(Petroleum Products)
922 59
178.50
W.M. Teal
Welper Laundry 6 Rentals, Inc.
(Uniform Rental)
(Batteries)
12.00
Western Auto Associate Store
(Vehicle Maintenance)
15,90
Yocam Batteries
(Welding Rods)
21.30
Konsler Steel Co.
(Janitorial Supplies)
11 75
Dust -Tex Service
(Pest Control)
20.00
Clements'
(Radio Maintenance)
89.35
Glen Mar Electronics
(Codification of Ordinances)
281 27
Municipal Code Corp.
Sup
(Prisoner Supplies)
i3.6o
D E B Fifth Street Grocery
1m)
(F12.65
Eckerd Drugs
(Mineral Spirits)
111.95
Standard Oil Co.
UTILITIES
(Publishing)
31.50
South Lake Press
(Cement)
5.10
Clermont Bldrs. Supply
Hardware s Supply Co., Inc.
(Axe, Shovel, Valves,Dressers)
73,40
Clermont
Goodyear
(Tires)
(Pipe, Gaskets, Clamps)
387.41
Great South Supply Co., Inc.
(Couplins, Valves,Pipe, Meter
Hughes Supply, Inc.
Stop, Generator)
5566.91
(Oil)
5.70
Standard Oil Co.
(Charts)
42.96
S ar lin
P n Co., Inc.
Southern Meter b Supply
(Meters)
(Washers)
839.10
7.69
Standard Auto Parts
Welper Laundry b Rentals, Inc.
(Uniform Rental)
(Manhole Guides b Jack)
40.B0
81.92
Utilities Services, Inc.
(Manhole Blower)
321.69
Mills Supplies
(Lumber)
52.12
Scotty's
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SPECIAL MEETING
A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held in the
office of the City Manager on Friday, January '12, 1973. Mayor Smith called the
meeting to order at 1:00 P.M. with the following members present: Councilmen Beals,
Smoak, Byrd and Schroedel. Other officials present were: City Manager Hopkins,
City Attorney Langley, City Clerk Carroll, Director of Community Services Smythe,
Director of Public Utilities Asbury, and Building Official Nagel. Attorney William
Stone and representatives of the local Press were also present.
Mayor Smith announced the purpose of the meeting was to consider certain current
aspects of the sanitary sewer system.
City Manager Hopkins reported on a letter which he had just received from the State
Department of Pollution Control wherein they outlined certain provisions which the
city must meet with regards the possible environmental threat posed by the low
percolation rate presently existing at the sanitary sewerage treatment plant. They
advised that it would be permissible as a temporary and emergency measure to install
an irrigation system at the treatment plant site and spray into the city owned
1 acre grove immediately east of the site. They further advised that measures
should be taken to acquire an additional 5 acres of grove also adjacent to the site
for emergency landscaping (the Peter H. Johnson property), and, to pursue a
long term plan of utilizing the golf course west of the plant site. They further
advised that immediate steps should be taken to stabilize the pond dykes to prevent
seeping effluent and deteroriation.
City Manager Hopkins still further reported on measures being taken presently with
regards to relieving stress on the ponds:
That Councilman Smoak had furnished a pump with necessary suction hose, power guns
and the labor to install same to spray irrigate the city owned 1 acre grove, with
the city assuming the labor cost - pump maintenance - fuel and oil, and that since
the pumping began the canal levels had decreased from 10�1" to 5�" and that cores
which had been taken of this area had shown sand as deep as 14 to 17 feet, That an
initial meeting had been held with the Green Valley Country Club Board of Directors
with the following tentative proposal:
1. City to furnish and install an electric motor and pump.
2. City to furnish pop-up automatic sprinkler heads
3. City to modify clay pit wherein only north half shall be utilized
for holding area
4. Green Valley to assume electric costand pump and motor maintenance
Motion was made by Councilman Smoak, seconded by Councilman Beals and unanimously
carried that City Attorney Langley be instructed to prepare the necessary Ordinance
to begin proceedings on condemnation of Lots 1, 2, 3, 7, B, 9 and 10 in Block 142 and
Lots 1 thru 14 inclusive in Block 143 of Johnson's Replat to be utilized for temporary
landspreading.
It was consensus of Council that City Manager Hopkins arrange a meeting of Council
with officials of the State Department of Pollution Control as soon as possible in
order that the measures being taken by the city, as outlined above, might be reported
to them.
The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Smith.
on E. Smith, Mayor
Dolores W. Carroll, City Clerk
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meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: Councilmen
Byrd, Schroedel, Beals and Smoak. Other officials present were: City Manager
Hopkins, City Clerk Carroll, City Controller Fleming and City Attorney Langley.
Representatives of the local Press and Attorney William Stone were also present.
Mayor Smith announced the purpose of the meeting was to consider and draft proposed
changes in the ty Charter,
applicantsnforethe positionrtain pofts Of the sanitary sewer system
City Attorney.
Due to a "breakdown of communication" in City Hall, one of the applicants for'
wthe hereuponion of motionCity was maderbyywas not notifieof the dte and time Councilman Smoak, secondedaby Councilman oBeals r an iand
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applicantsy
There was considerable discussion with regards whether or not any other and/or
all other local attorneys be readvised that they would be considered by Council for
this position. Motion was made by Councilman Byrd, and seconded by Councilman
Beals that interviews for this position be restricted to the two persons who had
submitted written letters of interest. Upon roll call vote on passage of the
motion, the result was: Ayes: anSmo
Nayes: Schroedel. Total Nayes:
yes:One. The dmotion hcarried ak. Total Ayes: Four.
City Attorney Langley advised that inasmuch as there were several legal matters
pending in which he was the representative attorney, that he would recommend the
hiring of an attorney temporarily as an associate counsel until all matters involving
him were finalized.
With regards the sanitary sewer system, Councilman Smoak reported as follows: That
Mr. Rick Georges, engineer from Winter Haven, had agreed to submit plans of a
spray irrigation system for use on city owned property giving rate of application
in acre inches per day that the system would handle and including total costs for
implementation of such a system and with utilizing city owned pump and motor. He
further advised that such system would be more permanent than the portable irrigation
system now in use. He still further reported that Mr. Georges' plans and figures if needed,
would include a Phase II portion to include future expansion, es the
adjoining Peter H. Johnson property. Mr. Georges had agreed to submit these plans
and costs by Friday, January 19th and without cost to the city.
City Manager Hopkins reported briefly on a meeting which he, Councilman Schroedel,
Mayor Smith and City Attorney Langley had attended with officials of the Department
of Pollution Control on January 15th in Orlando.. He reported it to be a favorable
meeting, and that their major concern is to have figures submitted of the projected
rate of effluent into the sanitary sewer system as hookups increase and definite
plans for permanent disposal.
It was consensus of Council that City Manager Hopkins draft a letter to include
all pertinent information with regards the sanitary sewer system from beginning of
construction to date as well as proposed expansion of the system, and mail to
several firms specializing in sanitary engineering and water only to obtain their
interest, if any, in possible work for the city.
In order to update the City Charter and make desired changes, Council proposed the
following changes to be presented to the Lake County legislative delegate on
January 25, 1973:
1. Abolish the office of "President of Council"
(Section 8)
M I N U T E S No 870
2. Permit the Controller to be appointed by the City Manager subject to approval
by Council
(Section 14)
3. Salaries of the Municipal Judges shall be set by Budget Ordinance
h. The duties, salary and compensation of the City Legal Officer shall be set
by written contract
(Section 30)
5. The City Manager may make purchases up to $2500.00 without written competitive
bids
(Section 32)
6. Article VII, Taxation is to be deleted and referring State Statutes to be
adopted by reference
7. Article I - City Boundaries - to be changed to include the newly annexed
properties
8. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall be composed of no less than 7 members
and no more than 9
(Section 62)
9. Upon motion of one Council member, Ordinances may be introduced and read by
Title Only unless there is a request by any member of the Council to have it
read in full. Ordinances may be offered, read by Title Only for a second and
final reading and motion made for adoption unless request is made for reading
in full by any member of the Council. It shall be mandatory that Ordinances
be published by "Title Only" following their introduction and prior to final
passage.
(Section 20)
10. It is not necessary that a person seeking election to any city office be a
freeholder of real property within the City
(Section 6 (d-3)
The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Smith.
Don E. Smith, Mayor
Dolores . Carro , City ElerK