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CITY OF CLERMONT
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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.
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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.
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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%.
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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.
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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.
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Ro ert A. Pool-, Mayor
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