07-25-1995 Regular Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT
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JULY 2~, 1995
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday, July
25, 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 Tern Norquist, Council Member Dupee, Council Member Cole, and
Council Member Sargent. Other City officials present were City Attorney Baird,
Finance Director Van Zile, Planning Director Harker, and Deputy City Clerk
Whitlock.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was offered by. Mayor Pro Tem 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 11, 1995, Special Council
Meeting held June 21, 1995, and Workshop Meetings held June 21, June 29, and July
13, 1995 were approved as presented.
Pension Board Meeting
Council Members agreed to hold a Pension Board meeting on Tuesday, August 8,
1995 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Police Department.
COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE'S REPORT
Council Member Dupee congratulated Mrs. Whitlock for being the Clermont Chamber
of Commerce Ambassador of the Quarter.
VISITORS WITH BUSINESS
Pat Flood, Resolution No. 869
Mayor Pool read Resolution No. 869 by title only. Planning Director Harker stated
that the applicant, Mr. Pat Flood, is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to convert
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an existing building at 172 Highland Avenue to a professional office which is in an R-
3-A zone. Mayor Pool stated that the request requires that a Quasi-Judicial hearing be
held and that anyone wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition to the request must
be sworn in. Mr. Pat Flood, 915 Haddock Drive, Clermont was sworn in by City
Clerk Van Zile. Mayor Pool opened the Public Hearing.
Planning Director Harker stated that several properties along this block have been
converted to professional offices and a day care center is also located nearby. The
request is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Mr. Pat Flood stated he was requesting the Conditional Use Permit to allow a
professional office. The business is an insurance office selling insurance to senior
citizens in Central Florida by mailings and telephone calls. Very few customers visit
the office.
Planning Director Harker stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission has
recommended approval with conditions listed in Resolution No. 869. Staff also
recommends approval.
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A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Dupee, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt
Resolution No. 869.
OLD BUSINESS
Final Reading of Ordinance 285-M
Mayor Pool stated that this is the final reading of Ordinance 285-M, which he read by
tire only. He stated that the ordinance will amend the franchise agreement with
Cablevision Industries of Central Florida.
Mr. Rick Belts stated he represented Cablevision Industries and he was optimistic that
the company will continue to grow and add additional services. Questions regarding
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"Pay Per View" and more channels were asked, however, Mr. Belts was unable to
specifically address these issues.
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A motion was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council
Member Dupee, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt
Ordinance 285-M.
Final Reading of Ordinance 286-M
Mayor Pool read Ordinance 286-M by title only and stated it will allow the transfer of
Cablevision Industries of Central Florida's franchise agreement with the City to Time
Warner, Inc, including the amendments in Ordinance 285-M.
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A motion was made by Council Member Dupee, seconded by Council
Member Cole, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt
Ordinance 286-M.
Tentative Ad Valorem
Mayor Pool stated that the City is required to submit a tentative Ad Valorem millage
rate to the Tax Assessor's office by August 4. The current millage rate is 2.979 mils.
Because the budget review process is not yet completed, it is suggested that we notify
the Tax Assessor of a proposed millage increase of .25 mils. That increase would
place the millage rate at 3.229 which will generate approximately $50,000 in
additional revenue for the City. The Council will have two additional public heatings
regarding the millage rate, at which time a lower millage rate can be adopted.
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A motion was made by council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Norquist, and carried unanimously to notify_ the rake County
Tax Assessor of a 3.229 tentative millage rate.
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AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Don Bun'is questioned the procedure for being sworn in. He felt that a person may
find they need to speak only after the applicant has spoken. Mayor Pool stated that
citizens may investigate the issue before the Public Hearing after they are informed by
legal advertising or notification. He suggested that a person ask to be sworn in if
there is any chance at all that they may want to speak.
There being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
Robert A. Pool, Mayor
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