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CITY OF CLERMONT
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
March 13, 1984
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was
held March 13, 1984 in the Council Chambers. The Meeting was called
to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Beals with the following Council Members
in attendance: Council Member Henry, Council Member Cole, Council
Member Turville, and Mayor Pro Tem Pool. Other City Officials present
were: City Manager Forbes, Finance Director Saunders, and Deputy City
Clerk Brandt.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was offered by Mayor Pro Tem Pool followed by the
repeating of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present.
MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting held February 28, 1984 and the
Workshop Meeting held March 6, 1984 were approved as presented.
REPORTS
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
LAKE COUNTY POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD
It was reported that the City no longer needs a variance to the
zero discharge rule of the Lake County Pollution Control Board.
After ten years of disputes, the City's sewage treatment system
is now in compliance with the County's regulations. The City
is using its new sprayfield.
STATE APPROVAL OF PROJECT SCHEDULES FOR TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION
It was reported that the State Department of Environmental Regulation
had approved the City's construction schedules for the treatment plant
expansion, and that the City could now proceed to approve an engineering
agreement with the City Engineer for this work.
HIGHWAY SIGNS
It was reported that the signs which were requested by Mayor Pro Tem
Pool had been placed by Quincy's. "Divided Highway" and "Stop Ahead"
signs were in place. The DOT has also painted the traffic median
at the intersection of Grand Highway and Highway 50 with reflective
paint for better visibility. In the near future, the City will be
working on the curbing at the same intersection.
GROUP W CABLE TELEVISION
It was reported that Group W Cable Television had called to request a
Workshop to discuss the franchise agreement negotiations. The City
Manager stated that he had informed them that a Workshop would be
held after the City had a chance to meet with its consultant on this
matter.
MAYOR'S CUP REGATTA
City Manager Forbes reminded the Council and others present that the
Mayor's Cup Regatta would be held on March 24, 1984 at Jaycee Beach.
He further stated that this was an exciting event last year, and he
hoped that it would become an annual event in Clermont.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WORKSHOP
It was reported that from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each
month there would be a Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop to review
the City's Comprehensive Plan. The County requires that the plan be
reviewed every seven years, and Clermont's must be completed by September
of 1984.
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"OUTSTANDING FLORIDA WATERS" DESIGNATION
The Council was reminded of the Workshop to be held on Thursday,
March 15, 1984 in the Council Chambers. The possibility of having
the State designate the Clermont Chain of Lakes as "Outstanding Florida
Waters" will be discussed with representatives of various State agencies.
CYSTIC FIBROSIS BIKE-A-THON
It was reported that the City had received a letter from Mrs. Jo
Cunningham requesting permission to hold a bike-a-thon around Lake
Winona from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on May 6, 1984. It was the consensus
of the Council to allow this event on the condition that traffic
control volunteers be provided for all intersections.
SPECIAL TRASH COLLECTION DAYS
It was reported that in conjunction with March being Cleanup Month
in Clermont, the City was conducting two special trash collection
days - March 15th and 21st.
FINANCE DIRECTOR SAUNDERS' REPORT
PENSION PLAN GUIDELINES
Mr. Saunders reported that during the March 6, 1984 Pension Plan
Workshop, the Trustees of the Plan had commented that the City's
requirement to have fifteen different industries represented in
the portfolio was difficult to meet. Mr. Saunders stated that
if there were no Council objections, the wording in the guidelines
would be changed to read "no single industry shall comprise more
than 12% of the common stock portfolio". After a brief discussion,
84-028 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER POOL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
HENRY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO CHANGE THE WORDING IN THE STATEMENT
OF INVESTMENT AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY'S PENSION PLAN TO "NO SINGLE
INDUSTRY SHALL COMPRISE MORE THAN 12% OF THE COMMON STOCK PORTFOLIO".
MAYOR PRO TEM POOL'S REPORT
LIBRARY DAY
It was reported that April 18th was Library Day and a meeting would
be held in Winter Park.
OLD BUSINESS
LEASE AGREEMENT FOR CITY BUILDING AT 630 WEST DESOTO STREET
Kathy Asmann, Chairperson of the South Lake Extension YMCA, appeared
before Council to report on her discussion with Dr. Walter Allen
about joint use of the Old Library Building. She stated that no
definite decisions had been reached at this time, but they did agree
that each organization would be willing to pay $50 per month rent if
scheduling could be worked out. Mrs. Asmann then asked that the
matter be placed on the next Council agenda. It was the consensus
of the Council to do so.
SOUTH LAKE FIRE DISTRICT DISPATCHING AGREEMENT
It was reported that for several years the City has been dispatching
fire calls for the South Lake Fire District, and that the present
dispatching agreement expires on April 30, 1984. Last year the City
provided dispatching service for a $40 monthly fee and dispatched
for approximately 10 fires. It was recommended that the agreement
be renewed for another year with the monthly fee increasing to $45.
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84-029 After some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE,
SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM POOL, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO RENEW THE
DISPATCHING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE SOUTH LAKE FIRE DIS-
TRICT FOR ONE YEAR, OR UNTIL APRIL 30, 1985, FOR A MONTHLY FEE OF $45.
NEW BUSINESS
BID AWARD FOR SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ON GRAND HIGHWAY
It was reported that the City had placed $10,000 in this year's budget
for construction of a sidewalk on Grand Highway between East Avenue
and Crestview Drive. Bids for this construction were advertised
in several publications, and six firms picked up bid forms and speci-
fications for the project.
Only one bid was received from Bober Construction of Land 0' Lakes,
Florida, and it was for $9 per lineal foot, or approximately $18,000
for the 2,000 feet of sidewalk needed. City Manager Forbes stated
that he felt this bid was too high, and due to the fact that only one
bid was received, recommended that the bid be rejected and the project
rebid.
84-030 After some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE ~Y MAYOR PRO TEM POOL, SECONDED
BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO REJECT THE $9 PER
LINEAL FOOT BID OF BOBER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND REBID THE PROJECT.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE l59-M, REZONING OF 858 W. MINNEOLA AVENUE
It was explained that Ordinance l59-M would rezone property owned by
Monte Vista Groves on the west 10' of Lot 10, Lot 12, and the east 1/2
of Lot 14; Block 93; City Blocks from R-3 Residential/Professional to
C-2 General Commercial.
The request was made by Asbury and Michael Floyd, and the applicants
wish to use the property as a funeral home. At the March 6, 1984
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, the Commission recommended
that the property be rezoned by a five to two vote.
84-031 After a brief discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE
AND SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM POOL TO INTRODUCE ORDINANCE l59-M.
ENGINEERING AGREEMENT FOR THE TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION
It was reported that the Engineering Agreement for the Treatment Plant
Expansion had been received at 5:15 p.m. that evening, and this would
not allow enough time to approve such an agreement. After a brief
84-032 discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER COLE, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO TABLE DISCUSSION AND
APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT FOR TWO WEEKS.
There being no further business,
adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
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