03-13-1973 Supporting DocumentsMINUTES ern 884
REGULAR MEETING
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held in the
Council Chambers on Tuesday, March 13, 1973, The meeting was called to order
at 7:30 P. M, by Mayor Don E. Smith with the following members present•: Councilmen
Smoak, Beals, Byrd and Schroedel. Other officials present were: City Manager
Hopkins, City Controller Fleming, Deputy Clerk Dollar, City Attorney Vason,
Director of Community Services Smythe and Chief of Police Tyndal. Others present
were: Masters Dean Saunders and Gene Byrd and Messrs. C. Mangold. H. Czech,
Nick Jones and Dan Roebuck. A representative of the Sentinel Star was also
present.
The Invocation was given by Councilman Beals, followed by repeating of the Pledge
of Allegiance in unison by those present.
The minutes of the meeting held February 27, 1973 were corrected as follows:
(p 6, lines 12 and 13 "from the Farmer's Home Administration it was the opinion
of Councilman Byrd that the City ttorney should notify the Farmer's Home Adminis-
tion that if they are". The minutes were then approved as corrected.
Mayor Smith announced the first order of business to be that of considering bids
on uniforms for employees of the Departments of Public Utilities and Community
Services which were as follows:
Dixie Uniform Supply Purity Uniform Service
Shirt(per shirt per week) $ .30 Shirt(per shirt per week) $ .45
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Pants(per pants per week) .55 Pants(per pants per week) .65
City Manager Hopkins recommended that Dixie Uniform Supply, Orlando, the low bidder
be awarded the bid. Upon recommendation of Councilman Smoak that consideration
be given to purchasing ljnifornsfrom Pennys, whereby the City could realize sub-
stantial savings in uniform expenditures, it was consensus of Council that action on
the awarding of the uniform bid at this time be deferred. Meanwhile, City Manager
Hopkins was instructed to lock into the program provided by Pennys and submit a
comprehensive report to Council.
Mayor Smith announced the next order of business to be a Public Hearing to consider
a request by Charlie Johnson for a variance to Section 26-12 of the Zoning Ordinance
(Lot Size and Occupancy) in order to construct residences on following described
properties: Lot 25, Lincoln Park Annex, Lot 26, Lincoln Park Annex and Lot 28,
Pinecrest. Attorney Dan Roebuck, representing Charlie Johnson, appeared before
Council and requested them to grant a variance to allow construction of "235"
homes on the above named lots, which, by the City Code are considered substandard
and unbuildable lots. City Manager Hopkins advised that after receiving the
variance request, it had been determined who was the owner and abutting owners of
Lot 28, Pinecrest prior to the enactment of the zoning ordinance in 1968, and
established, therefore, that Lot 28, Pinecrest, must be considered a buildable lot
and no variance is needed; however, a variance was needed for Lots 25 and 26,
Lincoln Park Annex. Considerable discussion followed and while it was brought
out that the Council members were aware of the hardship on the property owners by
denying this request, to grant the request would set a precedent for, any number
of substandard lots throughout the city. It was also brought out in discussion
that future buyers, as well as builders, should be aware of zoning regulations
on lot sizes before any sales are consumated, thus precluding similar requests.
Motion was made by Councilman Byrd seconded by Councilman Beals and unanimously
carried that the variance be denied on Lot 26, Lincoln Park Annex.
Motion was made b Councilman Beals seconded b Councilman Smoak and unanimously
cattle t at t e variance a en a on Lot 25, Linco n Par nnex.
MINUTES NQ 885
Mr, Nick Jones, representing "Project, Clermont" appeared before Council and
presented them with a concept plan for revitalizing the downtown business area of
Montrose Street and requested Council's endorsement of the plan, Mayor Smith
thanked Mr. Jones for the presentation and expressions were made by Mayor Smith
and Councilman Byrd that they had no objections to endorsing the plans as submitted,
City Manager Hopkins submitted his report both orally and written, and a copy
is attached hereto.
With regards the City Manager's request that as representative of the City of
Clermont he be authorized to sign the application to obtain an operating permit for
the treatment plant, and for the Mayor to sign the letter of authorization, motion
.. mod.. L,, rnunriiman c.nak. tprnndad by Councilman Bvrd. and carried_, that t—fi�s
With regards to improvements to Twelfth Street, west of the Mobile home park,
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City Manager Hopkins stated a letter had been received from 0. Sam Ackley, Faculty
Associate of Florida Technological University announcing that a three week program
is tentatively scheduled to begin on April 15 with classes meeting in the evening
twice a week on "The Improvement of Local Planning and Zoning Policies and Procedures"
and asking them to advise them if any members of the P&Z Commission and Council
would want to attend these sessions. Any member of the Council/Commission interested
in attending should submit their name to the City Manager.
Councilman Schroedel, liaison representative to the Cooper Memorial Library Board,
reported he had attended the Library Board meeting yesterday and wished to inform
Council of the following: the library had a 10% increase in books loaned over the
previous year, that their fund drive has reached $1900; that they requested the
balance of their budgeted allowance; that they had returned a form to the State
Librarian advising that a request for monies from Revenue Sharing had been denied
by Council.
Councilman Byrd introduced Masters Dean Saunders and Gene Byrd, Boy Scouts working
on their citizenship and community merit badges. The Mayor welcomed the scouts
to the meeting and stated he felt their project was very worthwhile, Questions
concerning the water system, submitted by the scouts, were answered by the Mayor
and City Manager.
Councilman Schroedel inquired the latest developments for acquiring a Greyhound
Bus Terminal in Clermont. City Manager Hopkins advised that no one as yet had shown
an interest in taking on the agency, and that he had had little time to devote to
pursuing the matter. Councilman Schroedel then inquired if the Chamber of Commerce
might be willing to consider attacking this problem. Mayor Smith felt this would
be a good project for the Chamber of Commerce to pursue and suggested that Councilman
Beals, a Director of the Chamber, bring this to the attention of the Board. Council-
man Beals stated he would be glad to do so.
Deputy Clerk Dollar read a letter from Stone & Youngberg to Mayor Smith wherein
they advised that all details of the refunding of the City of Clermont Water and
Sewer Bonds, Series 1970, have been finalized and expressed appreciation to the
Mayor, Council and staff for the excellent cooperation received throughout the
project.
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MINUTES NQ 886
Councilman Smoak offered and moved the adoption of AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA, REPEALING SECTION 26-68 OF THE• CODE
017 ORDINANCES AND SUBSTITUTING THEREFORE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE, PERMITTING
AND REGULATING PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS, AND ESTABLISHING THE• PROCEDURE FOR
SECURING APPROVAL THEREOF: AMENDING SUB -SECTION (F) OF SECTION 26-19 OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES TO ALLOW PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS AS A CONDITIONAL USE IN R1AA
ZONING DISTRICTS: REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, PROVIDING FOR
SERVERABILITY: PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE: AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION BY
POSTING and the motion was seconded by Councilman Beals. The ORDINANCE was read by
Title only for a second and final reading by City Attorney Vason and upon roll
call vote on passage of the motion, t•he result was: Ayes: Smoak, Smith, Beals,
Byrd and Schroedel. Total Ayes: Five. Nayes: None. So the ORDINANCE was
adopted, the Number 84-C assigned to it and a copy ordered posted.
Councilman Byrd stated that he agreed to reading Ordinances by title only but
thought the press should be provided with a copy of ordinances in their entirety.
It was pointed out that• the Ordinances could readily be made available to the press
upon their request.
Councilman Smoak offered and moved the adoption of AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE FIRST PARAGRAPH OF
THAT SECTION 8-7 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY REQUIRING MASTER ELECTRICIANS TO
FURNISH BOND IN THE AMOUNT OF FIVE THOUSAND ($5,000.00); REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE;
AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION BY POSTING, and the Motion was seconded by Councilman
Beals. The ORDINANCE was read by Title only for a second and final reading by
City Attorney Vason and upon roll call vote on passage of the motion, the result
was: Ayes: Smoak, Smith, Beals, Byrd and Schroedel. Total Ayes: Five. Nayes:
None. So the ORDINANCE was adopted, the Number 85-C assigned to it and a copy
ordered posted.
Councilman Schroedel offered and moved the adoption of AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 24, SECTION 24-1
SECTION 2-2, REPEALING SECTION 24-2.2, REPEALING 24-2.3, AND AMENDING SECTION 24-4
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, REGULATING THE PARKING AND PLACEMENT OF MOBILE HOMES,
TRAILERS, AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES WITHIN THE MUNICIPAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF
CLERMONT; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION BY POSTING and the
motion was seconded by Councilman Byrd. The ORDINANCE was read by Title only for
a second and final reading by City Attorney Vason and upon roll call vote on passage
of the motion, the result was: Ayes: Smoak, Smith, Beals, Byrd and Schroedel.
Total Ayes: Five. Nayes: None. So the ORDINANCE was adopted, the Number 86-C
assigned to it and a copy ordered posted.
Councilman Beals offered and moved the adoption of AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 5-1.1 OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING MINIMUM STANDARDS
GOVERNING THE USE, OCCUPANCY AND MAINTENANCE OF DWELLINGS, CREATING A HOUSING
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS AND FIXING THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES THEREOF;
AUTHORIZING THE INSPECTION OF DWELLINGS AND NECESSARY STRUCTURES AND PROVIDING FOR
THE CONDEMNATION OF ALL BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES DEEMED UNFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION
AND USE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY:
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION BY POSTING, and the
motion was seconded by Councilman Byrd. The ORDINANCE was read by Title only
for a second and final reading by City Attorney Vason and upon roll call vote on
passage of the motion, the result was: Ayes: Smoak, Smith, Beals, Byrd and Schroedel.
Total Ayes: Five. Nayes: None. So the ORDINANCE was adopted, the Number 87-C
assigned to it and a copy ordered posted.
MINUTES N9 887
Councilman Smoak offered and moved the adoption of AN ORDINANCE: UNDER THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF TIME: CITY 01: CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA CLOSING AND PERMANENTLY
ABANDONING THAT PORTION OF THE UNNAMED ALLEY LYING DUE CAST OF AND RUNNING PARALLEL
TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF LOT 14 AND LOT 16, LINCOLN PARK SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING
TO THE OFFICIAL MAP OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 8, PAGES
17 THROUGH 23 INCLUSIVE, PUBLIC RECORDS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, and the motion
was seconded by Councilman Beals. The ORDINANCE was read by Title Only for a
second and final reading by City Attorney Vason and upon roll call vote on passage
of the motion, the result was: Ayes: Smoak, Smith, Beals, Byrd and Schroedel.
Total Ayes: Five. Nayes: None. So the ORDINANCE was adopted, the Number 53-M
assigned to it and a copy ordered posted.
Councilman Schroedel introduced AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA, AMENDING SAID CODE OF ORDINANCES TO CHANGE CERTAIN PARTS
AS DESCRIBED THEREIN FROM R1A ZONING DISTRICT TO MI ZONING DISTRICT; REPEALING
ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION BY POSTING and the ORDINANCE was
read by Title only for a first reading by City Attorney Vason.
Councilman Beals introduced AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA, AMENDING SUB -SECTION (b) OF SECTION 8-1; AMENDING SUB -SECTION
(c) OF SECTION 8-1; AMENDING SUB -SECTION (a) OF SECTION 8-2; AMENDING SUB -SECTION
b OF SECTION 8-2; AMENDING SECTION 8-5 BY REPEALING SUB -SECTION (a) AND SUB -SECTION
b AND SUBSTITUTING THEREFORE A NEW SECTION 8-5; AMENDING SUB -SECTION (1) (a) OF
SECTION 8-14; AMENDING SUB -SECTION (1) (h) OF SECTION 8-14; AMENDING SUB -SECTION
2 OF SECTION 8-14; AMENDING SUB -SECTION 3 of SECTION 8-14; AMENDING THE FIRST
PARAGRAPH OF SECTION 8-34; AMENDING SUB -SECTION (a) OF SECTION 8-40; AMENDING
SUB -SECTION (g) (6) OF SECTION 8-40; PROVIDING A DEFINITION FOR THE TERM "ELECTRICIAN",
PROVIDING A DEFINITION "MASTER ELECTRICIAN"', ESTABLISHING A BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF
ELECTRICIANS; PROVIDING FOR THE EXAMINATION OF MASTER A14D JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIANS;
PROVIDING FOR THE CLASSIFICATIONS OF MASTER ELECTRICIANS, JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIANS
AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS; PROVIDING FOR THE REQUIREMENT OF MAIN SERVICE DISCONNECTS;
ESTABLISHING WIRING METHODS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION
BY POSTING, and the ORDINANCE was read by Title only for a first reading by City
Attorney Vason.
Councilman Schroedel introduced AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 19-13 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA; AMENDING SECTION 19-18; AMENDING SECTION 19-19;
AMENDING SECTION 19-20; AMENDING SECTION 19-21; PROVIDING FOR THE GENRAL LIABILITY
OF THE OWNER OF ALL LANDS THROUGH WHICH ANY STREETS OR PUBLIC WAYS ARE TO BE
CONSTRUCTION; ADOPTING AND INCORPORATING HEREIN THE LATEST PUBLISHED EDITION OF
THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, ESTABLISHING
MINIMUM STANDARDS OF SUB -GRADE STABILIZATION; ESTABLISHING MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR
STREET WEARING SURFACES; ESTABLISHING THE INCORPORATING HEREIN AN ILLUSTRATION OF
TYPICAL STREET CROSS-SECTION; PROVIDING FOR MINIMUM DRAINAGE STRUCTURES; REPEALING
ALL ORDI APICES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION BY POSTING and the Ordinance was read
by Title only for a first reading by City Attorney Vason.
Mayor Smith signed a Proclamation, proclaiming Tuesday, March 20, 1973 to be
VET CAP (Veterans Assistance Community Program) Day.
Motion was made by Councilman Smoak, seconded by Councilman Byrd and carried that
the bills be paid.
Councilman Smoak referred to a letter from the Blessed Sacrament Church Council
in which they expressed concern about a possible environmental threat to their
property from the Water Pollution Facility, and requesting clarification of
certain questions before they could make a decision for use of their property for
land spraying. Mr. Smoak suggested that City Manager Hopkins answer the Church
Council's questions to alleviate any apprehensions they might have and assuring
them the situation will be temporary. Mayor Smith concurred with Mr. Smoak's
suggestion and City Manager Hopkins agreed to prepare a letter to the Church Council.
MINUTES M 888
The status of the position of "City Attorney" was discussed and City Manager Hopkins
was requested to contact Mr. Richard Langley to ascertain the status of the con-
demnations of the Sewer System so that this matter can be finalized and Mr. Robert
F. Vason, Jr. designated as City Attorney.
City Control lor Fleming requested approval from Council to transfer $14,116.67
from the Equipment Replacement Fund, as a loan to be repaid in 1984, to the
Water Department to cover interest on 1972 Water & Sewer Revenue Bonds from March 2
to May 1, 1973. Motion was made by Councilman Beals, seconded by Councilman
Schroedel, and carried, that authorization be granted to City Controller Fleming
to transfer $14,116.67 from the Equipment Replacement Fund, as a loan to be repaid
In 1984, to the Water Department to cover interest on 1972 Water & Sewer Revenue
Bonds from March 2 to May 1, 1973.
Councilman Beats expressed appreciation to the City for sending the City Manager
and himself to the Florida League of Municipalities Conference in Jacksonville and
he reported on certain items discussed at the meetings.
The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Smith.
Don E. Smith, Mayor
Mildred Dollar, Deputy Clerk
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE,
GENERAL.
Advance Electric Co., Inc.
Auto Machine 6 Parta Co., Inc.
Ilowen Office Supply, Inc.
The A. W. Peterson Gun Shop
1101) Wnda Ford
Clermont Auto Tartu, Inc.
Clemente'
Clermont Hardware & Supply CO-
C. C. Iligby, D. 1). S.
Credit Bureau of Eustis
Clermont Builders Supply, Inc.
D & 11 Fifth Street Grocery
Dust -Tax Service
Eckard Drugs
Engel's
F&R Office Supply, Inc.
Glenn Joiner & Son, Inc.
George Stuart, Inc.
Gem Chemical Company
Florida Divers Supply
11, F. Mason Equip. Corp.
Hunt's Garden Center, Inc.
Hilltop Stationery
Jack Cocke and Co. Inc.
Jim Willis Hardware & Supply
International Business Machines Corp.
Jean Winston
Kirkland Cabinet Shop & Paint Store
KAR Products Inc.
Konsler Steel Co.
Lake Communication Service
Lakeland Frame & Axle Service, Inc.
Lanier Business Products
Lake Apopka Natural Gas
Master Clutch and Engine Machine Corp.
M. H. Barnes
McCain Sales of Florida, Inc.
Memorial Bronze
National Linen Service
Orlando Paving Company
Publix Super Market
Southern Building Code Publishing Co.
Sirchie Finger Print Laboratories, Inc
(Flood Litca) ?
40.00
(Vehicle Maintenance)
13.50
(Office Supplies)
31.10
(Holater)
14.88
(Vehicle Maintenance)
6.12
(Vehicle Maintenance)
68.29
(Pest Control
9.00
(Nuts, Bolts)
.90
(Prisoner Expense)
5.00
(Bulletin)
15.00
(Building Maint., Supplies
498.54
Sidewalk Maint.)
(Prisoner Expense)
22.61
(Building Maintenance)
11.75
(Film, Binoculars,
Batteries)
52.80
(Police Uniforms)
55.00
(Office Supplies)
15.40
(Vehicle Maintenance)
24.42
(Office Supplies)
18.54
(Building Maintenance)
41.60
(Diving Equipment)
79.00
(Asphalt Distributor)
1750.00
(Dog Food, Park Maint. Materials)
26.25
(Office Supplies)
54.17
(Blue Beacon)
37.50
(Chain)
5.00
(Equipment Maint.)
50.53
(City Map)
200.00
(Building Maint.)
77.12
(Nuts, Bolts)
52.04
(Tanks of oxygen)
17.54
(Disguise Antenna)
36.00
(Vehicle Maintenance)
113.19
(Recorder)
1214.20
(Utilities)
100.80
(Vehicle Maintenance)
73.80
(Jail Maintenance)
91.69
(Vehicle Maintenance)
43.20
(Memorial)
154.00
(Building Maintenance)
4.00
(Asphalt Hot Mix)
27.31
(Soap)
7.92
(Building Code Books)
47.41
(Fingerprinting supplies)
58.26
L
QENERAT, _(Cont [nuod
South Lake Prons
(Publications)
69.55
San, Rldg. Coda Congroun
(Pamphlet")
14.85
South Lake Mamorinl Ilonp:ttal.
(Ambulance oxpunnn)
15.00
Stnndnrd Auto Partn, Inc.
(Vehicle and P,quipmcut Maint,)
225.86
Suporior CMC Truaku, Inc,
(Vehicle Maintenance)
20.85
The Ilofor Company
(Office Supplies)
10.71
Tranutnt Equipment, Inc.
(Equipment Rental)
40.00
Vnuon, Robert F. Jr.
(Legal Work)
188.00
Whita'n Blue Print Sorv:l.ce, Inc.
(Map Copy)
1.44
Western Auto Associate Store
(Batteries)
12.00
Wolper Laundry
(Uniforms)
367.20
W. M. Taal
(GEIS, oil)
1330.30
Yocnm Batteries
(Vehicle Maintenance)
45.10
UTILITIES
B & It Sales, Inc.
(Water Meter Maint.)
440.95
Curtin Scientific Company
(Laboratory Supplies)
11.30
Clermont Auto Parts
(Battery -Lake Ave. Well)
13.55
Clermont Hardware & Supply Co., Inc.
(Bolts)
1.48
Clermont Builders Supply, Inc.
(hose, sealer, connectors)
14.75
Elmo's Sprinkler Sales
(Design -Irrigation System)
300.00
Hill Manufacturing Co.
(First Aid Spray)
18.00 -
Hughes Supply Inc.
(Pipe, Equipment Maint.)
956.50
Indian Springs Mfg. Co., Inc.
(Chlorine Cylinder Kits)
725.62
Jim Willis Hardware & Supply
(Hoist)
39.95
Konsler Steel Co.
(Vehicle Maintenance)
22.72
Michaels-Stiggins, Inc.
(Engineering Services)
1883.78
Pounds Motor Company, Inc.
(Spray Irrigation System
13.00
Supplies)
Southern Pipe and Supply Co.
(Spray Irrigation System
37.53
Supplies
Southern Meter & Supply Co.
(Valves, Adapters)
90.20
Standard Auto Parts, Inc.
(Vehicle & Equipment Maint.)
32.22
Tom's Garage
(Hydraulic Pipe Pusher)
750.00
Welper Laundry
(Uniforms)
96.90