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07-25-1995 Regular Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 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. MINUTES 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 CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 25, 1995 Page 2 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. 95-141 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 CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 25, 1995 Page 3 "Pay Per View" and more channels were asked, however, Mr. Belts was unable to specifically address these issues. 95-142 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. 95-143 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. 95-144 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. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 25, 1995 Page 4 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 Attest: