05-11-1971 Supporting DocumentsAgablL
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MINUTES NQ 733
REr,ULAR !IEET11!G
A Regular !ieeting of the City Council of the rity of Clorniont was
held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, '1av 11, 11171. The meeting
was called to order at 7:30 P. It. by Mayor non F. Smith with the
following members present: Councilwoman 'aatson and Councilmen
VanderMeer, Cochran and Beals. Other officials present were:
City Manager Hopkins, City Attorney Langley, City Clerk Carroll, City
Controller Fleming and Chief of Police Tyndal. Others present were:
Miss Mary Siderits, '1rs. Richard Langley and the tlessrs. Henry Czech,
E. L. Schumann, C. A. Mangold, Emil Siderits, 4lilliam S,vmonds,
Don glare, George E. Hovis, Paul '?est and Howard Younn. Renresentatives
of the Orlando Sentinel and the local Press were also present.
The Invocation was given by Councilman Beals.
The Minutes of the Meeting held on April 27, 1971 were approved as
written.
Mayor Smith announced a Public Hearing and the Council would now sit
as a Board of Adjustment to consider the petition of Ralph Graham wherein
he requested a variance in front yard setback requirements in an P,IA
Zone. Mr. Graham's request was for a reduction from the required
35 foot setback to a 23 foot setback in order to construct an addition
to the existing residence located at 1721 Penzance Road (Lots B-9-10,
Block 2 of Riviera Heights Subdivision) advisinq that the existing
building now lies at 29 feet back, which was constructed before passage
of the Zoning Ordinance. Council was further advised that the owners
of the abutting property (Lots 7-11-12 of Block 2, Riviera Heights
Subdivision) were in agreement with the request and there was on one
present who voiced objection to the request. In view of the request
as presented, motion was made by Councilman Beals, seconded by Councilman
Cochran and carried that the request for variance by Ralph Graham
be granted.
Mayor Smith announced a Public Hearing and the Council would now sit
as a Board of Adjustment to consider the petition of Southern Signs
for a variance in size requirements of Ground Signs and Billboards,
from the maximum of 300 square feet as allowed, to a sign 10' x 40'
consisting of 400 square feet. It was consensus of Council that
an enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance as pertains to signs would not
constitute an unnecessary hardship to the petitioner, whereupon motion
was made by Councilman Beals, seconded by Councilman Vanderhleer and
carried, that the request of Southern Signs be denied.
Mr. Howard Young appeared before Council making certain requests with
regards a plan for the clearing out of Sparkling !later Lake. Mr. Young
advised Council that it was consensus of the Conservation Committee of
the Kiwanis Club and the Waterways Club that a need existed for the
clearing of numerous lakes in this area, and that they had conceived a
Sparkling I•later Lake, but which would only he possible with assistance
from the City. Mr. Young advised their plan was to pump the lake water
uphill thru a drainfield of 200' in length and then from process of
percolation drain back into the lake; That they were requesting
financial assistance from the City up to 5500.00 for a six month period,
a pump and non -clog meter capable of pumping 100 gallons per minute
with the pump being connected to power supply paid by the City and the
necessary city crews to install the drainfield, and would like to
start the project as soon as possible. Upon inquiry to the City
Manager, Council was advised it would he necessary for him to check with
the Director of Public Works as to availability of a pump and meter
and schedule of the city work crews, etc. Councilman Beals suggested
that City Manager Hopkins also meet with members of the Kiwanis
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Conservation Committee for their thoughts on the Project. This matter
was then referred to the. City Manalier and he was requested to renort
hack to the Council hefore any action is taken.
Mr. Sam Mazzotta of the Lake County Planning Department appeared
before Council to answer any ouestions which they might have regarding
the Department's request to the City for financial assistance, in
developing a countywide pollution abatement program, Pased on a per
capita basis, their request eras assistance in the amount of
c517DD.42
from Clermont, with the understanding that a portion or possibly alt
n;
would be returned to the City if private industry, which had also
been solicited, came through with the necessary funds. r-iotion v;as {
made by Councilman Beals and seconded by Councilman Vander'4eer that
funds in the amount of $11109.42 he allocated from surplus, nayal'le
to the Lake County Planning Department. Upon roll call vote on
passage of the motion, the result was: Ayes: Vander!leer, Cochran,
Watson and Beals, Total Ayes: Four. Hayes: Smith. The motion
carried.
Mr. Don Ilare, co -proprietor of the Crest Restaurant and Lounge.,
appeared before Council and submitted an Ordinance to them for their
consideration wherein Section 3-4 of the Code of Ordinances would
be amended providing for the hours of sale of alcoholic beverages
(for those establishments qualifying under'Section 3-4) between the
hours of 12 o'clock midnight on Sunday and 2 o'clock a. m. on F4onday
and every day thereafter from 7 o'clock a. m. till 2 o'clock a. m.
Mayor Smith inquired if any member Dresent wished to introduce the
Ordinance, there being no reply, the matter died for lack of introduction.
City Manager Hopkins submitted his report both orally and written,
and a copy is attached liereto.
With regards request of the City Manager for authorization to submit
grant application to the 4th Regional Planning Council on behalf
of the Clermont Police Department for a new communications system
and related items, motion was made by Councilman Cochran, seconded
by Councilwoman 4!atson and carried, that this request he granted.
!4ith regards notice from the City Manager of the Public Nearing to
be held by the Public Service Commission on Wednesday, May 12th, with
regards the Seaboard Coastline Railroad Company's proposal to dualize
the Clermont and Croveland freight stations, motion was made by
Cbuncilman"Beals, seconded by Councilman VanderMeer and carried that
the City Manager appoint a representative to appear at the hearing
in opposition to this proposal by the railroad company.
City Controller Fleming submitted a written report on the sewer
construction fund investments and Draw No. 1 made by the consulting
engineers, Michaels-Stiggins, Inc.
Mayor Smith reported on the recent trip to New York by Himself and
Mr. and Mrs. Langley for the Sewer Bond Validation Meeting, such
trip being made as guests of the Bonding Company. Mayor Smith further
reported Cite d on the excellent job which he felt Mr. Hopkins kins had fulfilled
as City Manager since his employment as City Manager on January lst.
Councilman Cochran reported on recent articles appearing in the
Lake Nevis Section of the Orlando Sentinel wherein he had been misquoted,
and, a seemingly one-sided renort with regards a study desired to
be made of the marsh area lying just west of the city as to its
potential for an Air Park, a bird sanctuary, a marina, etc. Mr. Cochran
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further stated he felt it unfair that a Committee appointed by
Council to investigate the possibility of gettinq a professional study
made of this area, had not been contacted and afforded an opportunity
to express what ideas they had in mind and desired to have a study
made of, for that area, thereby presenting a full story for publication.
City Attorney Langley reported the apparent misunderstanding of
many persons as to the necessity for creating a South Lake Airport
Authority, and he dished to advise that this action is necessary in
order to present to the FAA a legally recognized entity before that
office will take any action.
Councilman Beals reported he was opposed to recent editorials appearing
in the Lake News Section of the Orlando Sentinel as pertaining to
the Clermont Area and more specifically the recent one which !,jas
highly critical of a fellow Councilman, !4r. Cochran; that he found
Mr. Cochran to be of good and conscientious character and worked
with the betterment of Clermont in mind; That with reference to a
Councilman questioning the spending of Chamber of Commerce funds as
being out of line, he felt any member of the Council to he a proper
person to question such.
Mr. George Dupee advised Council that he had been appointed as liaison
representative from the Chamber of Commerce to the Council and invited
any questions which they might have.
;lotion was made by Councilman Beals, seconded by Councilman Cochran
and carried that the hills be paid.
City Clerk Carroll read communications as follows From Col. Richard
W. Waters wherein he thanP.ed the Mayor and members of the Council
for his appointment as Second Municipal Judge; From Lawson L. 0olfe,
President of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce
wherein he expressed appreciation for cooperation and financial
assistance to the Chamber and expressed hope for a still better relation-
ship in the future. Mr. 1!olfe still further advised that the Chamber
would be able to assume full responsibility of the secretary's salary
effective November 1, but still continue to be reslonsi? for the
booking, collecting and reporting on activities in the Jenkins building.
Councilman VanderMeer introduced AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1967 SOUTHERN
STANDARD PLUMBING CODE AS AMENDED AND STATING SPECIFIC EXCEPTIONS
and the Ordinance was read in full for a first reading.
Councilman Beals introduced and moved the adoption of AN EMERGENCY
ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA,
SETTING FORTH THE PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING THE CONNECTION
OF PROPERTY OWNERS SEDER SYSTEM" TO THE CITY OF CLER%lONT SANITARY SEWER
SYSTEM AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOP, THE VIOLATION THEREOF and the motion
was seconded by Councilman Cochran and the ORDINANCE was read in full.
Upon roll call vote on passage of the ORDINANCE the result a:as: Ayes:
Beals, Watson, Cochran, Smith and VanderMeer. Total Ayes: Five. Mayes:
None. So the Emergency Ordinance was adopted, the Number 34-11 assigned
to it and a copy ordered posted.
Councilman Cochran introduced AM ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA, SETTING FORTH THE PROCEDURAL
REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING THE CONNECTION OF PROPERTY MINERS SEDER SYSTEM
TO THE CITY OF CLERMONT SANITARY SEINER SYSTEM AND PROVIDING PENALTIES
FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF and the ORDINANCE was read in full for a
first reading.
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City Attorney Langley submitted an opinion to Council wherein he
believed the. City to be in error in quitclaiming its interest in
certain property on Lake 'dinona which included a portion of beach
front under easement from the City to R. 11. Frye for t+an„v years. It
was consensus of Council that the City Attorney be authorized to
contact the deed -holder, fir. Lynn Brotherson in an attempt to settle
the matter.
With regards the recommendation of the Clermont Planning and 7oning
Commission, motion was made by Councilman Vanden -leer, seconded by
Councilwoman Watson and carried that the City Manager he authorized
to enter into an agreement with the Lake County Planning Department
for professional planning services at an annual retainer fee in
the amount of $500.00.
With regards some property owners desiring additional sewer laterals
to their property, motion was made by Councilman Cochran, seconded
by Councilman Vanderfleer and carried that the recommendation of
the Engineers to the effect that this he. on an individual basis between
the property owner and the Construction Company, be accepted.
with regards the matter of re -sodding certain properties following
sewer system construction, this matter was referred to the City Pianager
to obtain additional information.
Councilman Beals inquired of City !tanager Hopkins as to any success
of his request to the publisher of the Lake Flews to discontinue the
present method of delivering the Lake News in Clermont. Sir. Hopkins
reported he had been assured of cooperation, but that to date it was
still being delivered as before and that he would again contact them.
Mayor Smith reported that officials of First Federal were offering
for sale to the City, the furnishings located in the First Federal
offices at a cost of $4154.73, and that he and City 'tanager Hopkins
had inspected the furnishings and found them to be. in excellent
condition. It was consensus of Council that this matter he referred
to the City Manager for negotation with officials of First Federal
and report back to the Council.
The meeting was adjourned by 'layor Smith.
Don E. Smith, Nayor
Dolores W. Carroll, City Clerk
CITY MANAGER'S RFPOR'i'
Construction on th•: city-wide dnitary sewer system began on May 3.
Construction commenced in the area bound,-3d by Lake Winona, Minnehaha
Avenue, Twelfth Street and Linder. Sleet. !.fork has also started at
the treatment plant site. Residents with questions are invited to contact
the contractors or City hall. Any complaints should be directed
to City Hall. Plans call for publicity on i:he radio and in the news-
papers on a regular basis to keep the citizenry informed on the progress
of the project. An information sheet is being delivered to the
residents in the construction areas prior to actual construction in
that area. We hope: to keep the problems to a minimum and hope everyone
will bear with us during this period of inconvenience.
The trash truck with the iiydraulic loader has been in operation for
approximately a month and is working very well. However, piles of
leaves are still presenting a problem. In order to speed up the
collection process, leaves need to be placed in containers in accordance
with the ordinance. In an effort to encourage residents to place
the leaves in bags, the city is going to make available to the residents
large plastic bags at a very reasonable cost. The bags are the large
size which the city uses in its 55 gallon drum trash containers. The
cost will be 12 for $1.00. The bags will be on sale at City Hall and
the Police Station. We hope the residents will take advantage of
these bags as it will assist us in trash collection considerably.
I hope to have some information, including costs, on the shelter for
Jaycee Beach available for Council consideration in the near future.
I have written to a number of companies who handle shelters, both wood
and metal.
A couple of months ago we discussed the posibility of extending the
sidewalk on Fifth Street from its present location south tv SR 50.
Inasmuch as the sanitary sewer line will be constructed in the right-of-
way along the proposed sidewalk location, I have decided to hold this matter
in abeyance until after the sewer line is in place.
We received delivery Monday on a 1971 Chevrolet 1/2 ton pick up truck. The
vehicle has been assigned to Tommy Asbury, Superintendent of Public
Utilities.
By way of reminder, the Public Service Commission will hold a public
hearing on Wednesday, May 12 from 9 A. M. - 5 P. M. at the Florida
Power Lounge concerning the request of Seaboard Coastline Railroad to
dualize the Groveland and Clermont Stations.
I have prepared a grant application for a new communications system for
the Clermont Police Department. It is my desire to submit the application
to the 4th Regional Lao+ enforcement Planning Council, of which Lake
County is a part, to request a project grant of $48,210. Of the $48,210
total project costs, $14.209 or 30 percent will be in -kind services and
$341,001 or 70 percent will be direct financial assistance. The project
will include a police -only UHF frequency, a new base station with
emergency backup, 7 mobile units, 7 portables, an audio tape recorder
to record all radio and telephone communications and a video tape
recorder. It is requested that I be authorized to submit the grant
application to the nti? Regional Pia;ining Council or. behalf of
the Clernunt Po' is Depart-mesz,
Duc to rath;! - seVr;re dreugllt; many rojranur!ities are experiencing
difficultics in prov'id'irlg adequ to ;iater to the residents. Clermont
is nu exception. We are not having a shortage of grater as some
are, but are having problems in distribution; namely 1017 water
pressure. We hay— havip d'ifficuity an maintaining adequate
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pressure due to Luse primarily for lawn sprinkling. 'rho
problem is the greatest between the hours of 5 P. M. and 7 P. M. In
order to help alleviate the problem of low pressure, it is recommended
that lawn watering South of SR 5o be limited to even numbered a,1v.Pj�rsizS
days and lawn watering north of SR 50 be limited to odd numbered,,7nnekRs
days. This way all lawns can be watered and the water system will
not be overloaded. This practice should be followed until we receive
rain or further problems develop.
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Hay 12, 1971
Mr. R. M. Dorman
President, Southern Signs
P. 0. Box 321
Ocala, Florida 32670
Dear Mr. Dorman:
Please be advised that your request for a variance in
billboard size from 300 square feet maximum to 400 square
feet was denied by the Board of Adjustment on flay 11.
Sincerely,
Robert fl. Hopkins
City 'tanager
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Building Inspector
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ACCOUNTS PAYABLE; - 'lay 1971
A B C Fire Equipment Co.
Jack Cocke A Co., Inc.
Clermont Hardware
Clermont Bldrs Supply
Coble's Garage
Cities Servicc
Central Fla. Fire Equiproent
Crest Restaurant
Dominion Traffic Sign Co.
Draw -Tito Division
Engel's
Florida Pot -ter Corp.
Graham -Jones Paper Co.
Goodyear Service Stores
Glenrlar Electronics
Hydraulic Supply Co.
Harris Paint Company
Hodges Equipment Co.
Al Fluppel, Inc.
Hunt's Garden Center
Hughes Supply, Inc.
Hilltop Book Nook
Herb's Ice llous�
Jim Willis hardware
Koontz Equipment Co.
Kirkland Cabinet Shop
Konsler Steel Co.
Kuechler's Fire Equipment
John Lamb Chevrolet
Lake Apopka Natural Gas
Lawton Pros. of Orlando
Harry P. Leu, Inc.
Madden's Electrical Service
Order From Horder
Rick's Auto Salvage
Orlando Paving Company
Fifth Street Grocery
Sou.Bldg. Code Publishing Co.
South Lake Press
Standard Oil Company
Standard Auto Parts
Western Auto Store
Monroe Calculator
City of Tavares
Fla. Power Copr.
Paul H. Reed
Florida Telephone Corp.
Brice Cleaners
Frank E. Owens
Amn.Society of Public Admn
Bob Wade Ford
South Lake Babe Ruth League
Management Inform.Service
WATER DEPARTMENT
Badger Meter Mfq;..Company
Chemical Equipment Service
Clermont Hardware
Charles Sales
Florida Power Corp.
Glenr4ar Electronics Service
Hughes Supply, Inc.
Hilltop Book Nook
Jim 'Willis Hardware
Lake Office Equipment
John Lamb. Chevrolet
Repair parts for Air Pack)
Fire Extinquisher)
'laintenance-Stock Items)
Parks-'laintenance)
Vehicle !"nintenance)
Petroleum Products)
Remote Radio "aintenance)
Prisoner Meals)
sign Posts)
Trailer Ilitct:)
Uniforms)
'lonthly Utility)
Trash Can Liners)
Tires and Tubes)
Radio '+aintenance)
Equipment Maintenance)
Traffic. Striping Paint)
Vehicle 'Maintenance)
Equipment Maintenance)
Supplies-Parks/Animal Control)
Flood Lamps - Parks)
Office Supplies)
Ice for '.!ork Crews -Public :forks)
Stock Items -Maintenance -Public "arks)
Trash Can Liners) (Signs)
Building Maintenance Suoplies)
Equipment Maintenance * Stock
Items for Public 41orks)
Re -fill Fire Extinquishers)
Vehicle Maintenance)
Monthly Utilities)
Building Maintenance Supplies)
Grinding Wheel)
Parks Maintenance)
Interest Calendar)
Vehicle GIaintenance)
Street Patching Materials)
Prisoner Supplies)
Bldg. Code Amendments)
Office Supplies -Police Dept)
:4ineral Spirits)
Vehicle P, Equipment :'Maintenance)
Miscl.Supplies-Police Dept,
M
71.00
53.01
43.49
283.38
22.44
469.93
22.00
59.10
186.96
10.79
594.78
1913.45
16.no
523.46
35.00
46.94
42.On
80-.14
3.15
8.92
44.98
36.20
16.80
191.02
74.55
134.72
297.94
10.50
4.22
46.82
52.38
12.51
42.25
12.00'
25.00
54.27
13.75
6.93
32.00
18.65
301.59
Flashlite Batteries /
12.00
Office Equip.Maintenance)
60.00
League of Cities Reserv.)
6.71:'
Temporary Service -Beach House)
3.70
Tax Collection Fee)
192.74
Monthly Utilities F Radio Loops)
112.97
Maintenance -Fire Dept)
111.00
Recording Fees)
4.85
Subscriotion Fee)
25.00
4dmn Car-Dir.Public llorks)
2950.00
Summer Program)
240.00
Subscription Fee)
50.00
9584.99
Water Meter Connections)
Chlorinator Repairs)
Bldg.£ Equip.Maintenance)
Stock Items for Inventory)
Monthly Utility)
Radio Maintenance
Stock Items for Inventory)
Office Supplies)
Pipe Connection)
ID tagging tape)
Truck -Public Utilities)
53.17
167.00
42.76
118.60
684.74
74.00
392.59
12.20
2.30
4.60
2274.62
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ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - "ay 1071
dATER DEPARTMENT(continued)
Systemedia Division of NCR
(Utilities Pilling Cards)
127.38
1905.50
Odom Tank Company
Mid0 lorida Gas Co.
(Annual Water Tank Maintenance
(Maintenance-Paker Irrigation)
195,2n
Southern meter & Supnly Co.
(Repair Parts)
(Vehicle Maintenance)
1.37
1176
standard Auto Parts
Frank F. Omens
(Certified Copies -Court Orders)
115.50
Oakely Seaver, Postmaster
(Pilling Postage Fee-Aoril)
74.25
13n,703.99
Michaels-Stiggins, Inc.
(Certificate Mo. 1)
(Konthly Utility-P,adio Loop)
25.00
Fla. Telephone Copr.
Davis Teter 8 SuoP1y
(Fire hydrants A Stock Items)
1630.10
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GRAND TOTAL: $148,191.62