08-22-1995 Regular Meeting CIT~ OF CLERMONT
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 22, 1995
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday,
August 22, 1995 in the Council Chambers at the Police Department. The meeting
was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pool with the following Council Members
present: Mayor Pro Tem Norquist, Council Member Dupee, Council Member Cole,
and Council Member Sargent. Other City officials present were City Manager
Saunders, City Attorney Baird, Finance Director Van Zile, and Deputy City Clerk
Whitlock.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was offered by Mayor Pro Tern Norquist followed by the repeating of
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present.
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The minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held July 25, 1995, and Special Council
Meeting held August 4, 1995, were approved as presented.
CITY MANAGER SAUNDERS' REPORT
City Manager Saunders stated that Cooper Memorial Library has asked for the use of
the Highlander Hut, waiving the fee, for the Labor Day Weekend, September 1
through September 4. They plan to hold a book sale as they have in the past.
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A motion was made by Council Member Dupee, seconded by Council
Member Cole, and carried unanimously to approve the use of the
Highlander Hut, waiving the_fees, to Cooper Memorial Libra~_ from
September 1 through September 4.
COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE'S REPORT
Council Member Dupee stated she attended a very successful Florida League of Cities
conference in Orlando. Director Ray Sittig is retiring after 30 years and son Mike
Sittig will be the new Director.
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MAYOR.POOL'S REPORT
Mayor Pool stated that parking areas in doWntown Clermont have been full, and it is
the slow season. Several merchants have asked him to look for additional parking.
OLD BUSINESS
Final Reading of Ordinance 283-C
City Manager Saunders stated that this is the final reading of Ordinance 283-C which
will amend Chapter 12 Licenses with a new rate structure and procedures for
occupational licenses. The Council appointed a committee which met several times
with Finance Director Van Zile to review the rate structure and their recommendations
are reflected in this ordinance. Mayor Pool read Ordinance 283-C by title only and
opened the Public Hearing.
Mr. Jim Johnson stated he had been a member of the Occupational License review
committee. He thanked the Council for the opportunity to serve on the committee.
He stated it was educational ,for him and he believes the Ordinance is fair to the City
and businesses.
Finance Director Van Zile stated the last increase was made in 1982. The average
increase in occupational licenses will be 33 % with the new ordinance.
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A motion was made by Council Member Sargent, seconded by Council
Member Cole, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt
Ordinance 283-C.
Final Reading of Ordinance 287-M
City Manager Saunders stated this is' the final reading of Ordinance 287-M which will
rezone Lots 1, 2 and 3 of Block 96 (915 Montrose Stree0 from R-3 to CBD. Mayor
Pool read Ordinance 287-M by title only and stated the request requires that a Quasi-
Judicial hearing be held and that anyone wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition
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to the request must be sworn in. Mr. Jeff Biddle, 915 Montrose Street, Clermont was
sworn in by City Clerk Van Zile. Mayor Pool opened the public hearing.
Mr. Jeff Biddle requested the zone be changed for Lots 1, 2, and 3 of Block 96 from
R-3 to CBD to allow a bed and breakfast. City Manager Saunders stated that the
request is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map.
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A mort'on was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Dupee, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt
Ordinance 287-M.
VISITORS WITH BUSINESS
Jeffrey Biddle Resolution 870
City Manager Saunders stated that the applicant is requesting a Conditional Use
Permit to allow the operation of a bed and breakfast inn at 915 Montrose Street. This
is the property which was rezoned to CBD With Ordinance 287-M. Mayor Pool read
Resolution No. 870 by title only and stated that the request requires that a Quasi-
Judicial head'ng be held and that anyone wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition
to the request must be sworn in. Mr. Jeffrey Biddle, 915 Montrose Street and Mr.
Bill Regan, 1590 West Avenue, Clermont were sworn in by City Clerk Van Zile.
Mayor Pool opened the Public Hearing.
Mr. Biddle requested additional time for conditions//6 and//7 regarding sidewalk and
driveway requirements. Condition//6 requires sidewalks along West Avenue,
however, there are presently no connecting sidewalks. He requested a delay until
adjacent properties put in sidewalks. Condition//7 requires two paved parking spaces,
and he already has two paved spaces. He requested delaying or eliminating that
requirement.
Mr. Regan stated that Mr. Biddle is a hard worker who has already done quite a bit to
improve the property and he needs a little more time to comply with some of the
requirements.
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City Manager Saunders stated that the City Council has previously allowed additional
time to construct sidewalks when sidewalks are constructed on adjacent properties.
He recommended delaying the installation of sidewalks on Mr. Biddle's property until
the property to the south is improved. Regarding Condition//7, Mr. Biddle's carport
is a paved area, however, it does not meet the minimum requirement and does not
meet requirements of the new Land Development Regulations. Staff recommends the
requirement of two paved spaces that are connected to the entrance. He recommended
approval of Resolution 870 amending Condition 6 to require sidewalks at the time
sidewalks are constructed south of the property on West Avenue to DeSoto Street.
Mr. Biddle asked for extra time to get the driveway installed.
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,4 motion was made by_ Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council
Member Cole, and carried four to one, with Council Member Dupee
voting nay_ to adopt Resolution #870, amending Condition #6 to require
sidewalks at the time sidewalks are constructed south of the property on
West ,4venue to DeSoto Street, and amending Condition #7 to delay_, not
to exceed six months, the requirement of two paved parla'ng spaces that
are connected to the entrance.
Lee Hogan
City Manager Saunders stated that he received a request from Mr. Hogan, the
Technical Director for the proposed South Lake County Bicycle Race Weekend that is
being planned under the direction of the U.S. Cycling Federation, the Orlando Road
Club, Florida Freewheelers, and the Orlando Velo Cycling Club. They are requesting
the use of the West Beach area as the stage area for the event which will take place on
Sunday, October 1. The route only affects 12th Street within the City limits. Lake
County Sheriff's Department is coordinating the safety aspects of the race and the
event should be over by 1:30 p.m.
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,4 motion was made by_ Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Dupee. and carried unanimously to approve the use of the West
Beach area for a stage area for the South Lake Count_ Bicycle Race
Weekend on Sunday_, October 1.
NEW BUSINESS
Bid Award
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City Manager Saunders stated that bids have been received for the first phase of our
street marking project. We received seven bids with the low bid from Sunray Paving
in the amount of $5,079.78. The bid specifications were reviewed with Sunray
Paving to make sure that they did not omit anything since they were considerably
lower than the next lowest bid.
Council Members asked City Manager Saunders to amend the bid by adding additional
striping to the bid if it is appropriate.
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A motion was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council
Member Cole, and carried unanimously to award the street marking bid
to Sunray Paving in the amount of $5,079. 78.
Interlocal Agreement
City Manager Saunders stated that Lake County is requesting that we approve the
Interlocal Agreement for application to the State for recycling and education grant
funds. The City will receive approximately $9,000 which is consistent with what the
City has received for the past three years. This is the final year of the Recycling
Grant applications and at this point there does not appear to be any move to renew
these grant funds on the State level.
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A motion was made by_ Council Member Dupee, seconded by Council
Member Norquist, and carried unanimously to approve the Interlocal
Agreement with Lake County_ for the Recycling and Education Grant.
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AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Lake Minneola Waterfront Park
Questions were asked concerning the proposed Lake Minneola Waterfront Park and
Mayor Pool stated that diagrams and plans are displayed at City Hall and invited them
to review them. Opposition was expressed regarding the possible boat ramp closure.
Labor Day Events
Council Member Dupee invited all to attend the Labor Day festivities at the JayCee
Beach.
There being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
Robert A. Pool, Mayor
Attest:
~eph E~erk