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09-09-1986 Regular Meeting e e CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING September 9, 1986 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held on Tuesday, September 9, 1986 in the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. with the following Council Members in attendance: Mayor Pro Tem Turville, Council Member Cole, Council Member Huff and Council Member Dupee. Other City Officials present were City Manager Saunders, City Attorney Baird, Finance Director Van Zile, Planning Director Perlick and Deputy City Clerk Brandt. INVOCATION The Invocation was offered by Nilsa Whitehead followed by the repeating of The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present. MINUTES The Minutes of the August 26, 1986 Meeting were approved as presented. REPORTS CITY MANAGER'S REPORT FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES CONVENTION The Council was reminded of the convention to be 18-20th at the Orlando Marriott. Anyone wishing register at the door on the morning of the 18th. reported that the City needed to appoint someone the convention as a voting delegate. held September to attend may It was,also who is attending 86-l52A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE THE CITY'S VOTING DELEGATE TO THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES CONVENTION. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL JOINT WORKSHOP It was reported that the joint workshop previously scheduled for Monday, September 29, 1986 would have to be changed due to a con- flict. After a brief discussion, it was the consensus of Council and the Parks and Recreation Commission to hold the meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 8th in the Council Chambers. COUNCIL WORKSHOP City Manager Saunders stated that he would like to hold a Workshop to discuss Ordinance 179-M amending the City's Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map. After much deliberation, it was the consensus of Council to hold the Workshop on Sunday, September 21st at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room. WADE PROPERTY BEHIND QUINCY'S City Manager Saunders stated that although it was against Council policy to take action on any major issue without it being an agenda item, Mr. Dennis Horton, Attorney for Bob Wade, had requested Council action concerning the construction of a clay road between the two sections of Jack's Lake east of Quincy's restaurant. City Manager Saunders stated taht the proposed road crosses the floodplain and a portion is below the high water mark. Mr, Horton had requested Council approval of Mr. Wade's alternate site plan utilizing a culvert between the two sections of Jack's Lake, so as not to impede the back and forth flow of water which may occur; and an area excavated in the floodplain for the areea displaced by the fill for the road. e e CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING September 9, 1986 Page -2- Mr. Saunders stated that City Engineer Springstead had issued a memo approving the alternative site plan. Mayor Pool stated that he would like the opportunity to review the plans, and in keeping with the Council's established policy, it was the consensus of Council that no decision would be made until such time as the matter is placed on the agenda of a future meeting. MAYOR'S REPORT TREE PLANTING Mayor Pool thanked all those who participated in the Saturday morning planting of approximately 70 trees in the downtown business area. Bob Richenburg, who was present in the audience, expressed his concern that the drip irrigation tubes for the trees might be vandalized if they were not hidden by mulch. City Manager Saunders stated that further work would be done in an effort to prevent vandalism. COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE'S REPORT Council Member Turville expressed his concern that the pump in Center Lake had been run during the past two weeks and was doing nothing more than pumping the polluted water of Center Lake into Lake Winona, Mr. Turville further stated that the pump had been installed many years ago to keep the lake from overflowing its banks and flooding the road, and was no longer needed for that purpose. Ecologically speaking, Mr. Turville believed that fluctuations in the water level of Center Lake would be good, and should not be controlled. Mr. Huff stated that he believed the pump was illegal and should be removed. It was the consensus of Council to remove the pump, and City Manager Saunders was directed to take care of this matter. VISITORS WITH BUSINESS VARIANCE REQUESTS - THOMAS L. JODWAY AND BEVERLY POOL City Manager Saunders explained that these requests would have to be tabled due to the printing of an erroneous hearing date in the required legal advertisements, and suggested that they be heard during the first regularly scheduled Council Meeting in October. 36-l53A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO TABLE THE VARIANCE REQUESTS UNTIL THE FIRST COUNCIL MEETING IN OCTOBER. UNFINISHED BUSINESS RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY City Manager Saunders reported that he had been in contact with the Real Estate Division of Seaboard Railraod this afternoon concerning the right-of-way through Clermont, and as of today, the railroad maintains its asking price of of $250,000 for the property (approximately 12 acres). However, it has been indicated that consideration would be given to a $200,000 offer. Mr. Saunders suggested that the City make a firm offer of $150,000 for the property because a portion of the right-of-way adjacent to the McCaffrey property and the Aluminum Company's property on the west side of town are under contract. e e CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING September 9, 1986 Page -3- Some discussion ensued concerning the fact that the City needed the property for a sewer line and additional recreational area for Jaycee Beach. Council Member Huff reiterated his position and stated that he believed the City should make a reasonable offer for the remaining property as soon as possible. 86-l54A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED FOR THE CITY TO MAKE AN OFFER TO THE SEABOARD SYSTEM RAILROAD OF $150,000 FOR THE APPROXIMATELY TEN ACRES OF RIGHT-OF-WAY WITH PAYMENT COMING FROM GENERAL FUND RESERVES. Some further discussion ensued and City Attorney Baird stated that he would draw up a contract for $150,000 and a deposit check to be sent to the railraod. It was decided to place this item on the agenda for the September 23, 1986 Council Meeting to review the status of the contract negotiations. NEW BUSINESS CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD APPOINTMENT It was reported that a new member must be appointed to the Code Enforce- ment Board' to fill the unexpired term of Gloria Johnson who was appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission, City Manager Saunders stated that Mr. Ron Carden had spoken to him and wished to be appointed to the Board, as did Mrs. Cynthia Wilson. 86-155 Based upon this information, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO APPOINT MR. RON CARDEN TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF GLORIA JOHNSON ON THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD. Mrs. Whitehead, who was present in the audience with Mrs. Wilson, stated that Mrs. Wilson wished to serve the City in some capacity, and it was suggested that she be appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Mayor Pool then appointed Cynthia Wilson to the Parks and Recreation Commission. PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION NO. 538 - MILLAGE RATE City Manager Saunders explained that Florida Statutes require that the first issue to be discussed during the public hearing is the percentage increase in millage over the rolled-back rate necessary to fund the proposed budget, and the specific purposes for which ad valorem tax revenues are being increased, Our proposed millage is 2.429, which is the same as last year's rate and represents a 4.2% increase over the rolled-back rate. Mayor Pool then read Resolution No. 538 in its entirety, and called for comments from those present in the audience. Elbert Richie who lives at 1248 Grand Highway and Alfred Urciolo who lives at 635 Third Street both asked if this meant that their taxes would go up 4.2% since the advertisement in the newspaper stated that the property tax levy would increase by 4.2%. Also, to further confuse the issue. the other ad stated that the proposed operating expenditures of the City were 2.5% more than last year's, and both Mr. Richie and Mr. 'Urciolo asked if that indicated another increase of 2.5% for a total increase of 6.7%. . . CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING September 9, 1986 Page -4- Mayor Pool explained that the City of Clermont enjoyed one of the lowest millage rates in Lake County, and that the City was proposing to adoEt the same millage rate as last year. The 4.2% increase was in revenues due to new construction and increased assessments. He then pointed out that Mr. Richie's taxes would go up only if his assessment had been increased by the County Property Appraiser. It was also explained that the 2,5% increase was not in taxes, but expenditures over last year's budget. Council Member Huff, City Attorney Baird, Council Member Turville and City Manager Saunders each explained the proposed increase. It was pointed out that by not adopting the rolled-back rate, the City would receive an additional $20,000 in revenues. Both gentlemen stated that they were satisfied with the explanations. Mr. Urciolo asked if he could obtain a copy of the minutes of the meeting when completed, and he was advised that they would be available in about two weeks. 86-l56There being no further comments or questions from those present in the audience, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 538 ESTABLISHING THE CITY'S AD VALOREM MILLAGE RATE AT 2.429 MILLS. THE RESOLUTION WAS READ IN ITS ENTIRETY. RESOLUTION NO. 537 - GENERAL FUND AND FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING BUDGETS Mayor Pool explained that this Resolution would adopt the budgets for the General and Revenue Sharing Funds. The General Fund provides for the basic tax supported services of the City, which include police and fire protection, maintenance of streets and sidewalks, parks and ,recrea- tion, fleet maintenance, street lights, animal control, legal services, and administration. Also included are monies for special activities, such as the library and recreation programs. The proposed General Fund Budget includes total revenues of $1,502,805 which is an increase of 9.5% over last year, Proposed expenditures are $1,559,362 or an increase of 2.5% over last year. It was pointed out that the Federal Revenue Sharing Program will end with the October receipt of $7,354, and that along with $1.000 in interest earnings and a carryover from previous years of $47,581, will fund the proposed expenditures of $55,935. Mayor Pool called for comments from those present and no one spoke for or against the proposed General Fund and Federal Revenue Sharing Budgets. Council Member Turville pointed out that much of the increase in expen- ditures was due to the addition of two new patrolmen, plus equipment, for the Police Department. 36-l57There being no further discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 537. THE RESOLUTION WAS READ BY TITLE ONLY. RESOLUTION NO. 536 - SANITATION FUND BUDGET Mayor Pool explained that the Sanitation Fund provides for garbage and trash collection within the City. Revenues are projected to be $267,300 which is an increase of 2,3%. Proposed expenditures are budgeted at $244,503 or an increase of 2.6% over last year. - - CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING September 9, 1986 Page -5- Mr. Elbert Richie asked if the rates for these services,would be going up? Mayor Pool and Council Member Huff stated that the rates would not be increased, but that expenses for providing front yard garbage and trash pick up were increasing. Council Member Turville pointed out that the City would always advertise any proposed increase. The previous rate increase had been instituted only after a citizen survey indicated willingness to pay an increased rate for front yard service. 86-15OChere being no further discussion or comments, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 536. THE RESOLUTION WAS READ BY TITLE ONLY. RESOLUTION NO. 535 - UTILITIES FUND BUDGET Mayor Pool explained that the Utilities Fund provides for the City's water and sewer services. Revenues are projected to be $1,033,532 which is an increase of 20.2 % over last year. . Mayor Pool and City Manager Saunders both explained in detail that the increase was due to the new sewer rate schedule which will go into effect on December 1, 1986. The new rates were required to fund the treatment plant and sprayfield expansion projects which were previously approved. Expenditures are budgeted at $907,651 which is an increase of 4.3% over last year. Mayor Pool called for comments from those present, and no one spoke for or against the proposed Utilities Fund Budget. Robert Richenburg, who was present in the audience, asked about carryover in the budget. City Manager Saunders stated that the Utility Fund does have reserves, but that the carryover is not required in the resolution. 86-l59A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 535. THE RESOLUTION WAS READ BY TITLE ONLY. CITIZEN COMMENTS Martin Wright, who was present in the audience, thanked the Council for the installation of the traffic signs at the elementary school, and stated that they had helped alleviate much of traffic congestion problem around the school. There being no further comments or discussion, the meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. ~()~ Ro ert A. Pool-, Mayor Attest: