01-24-1984 Regular Meeting
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
January 24, 1984
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont
was held January 24, 1984 in the City Council Chambers. The
meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Beals with the
following Council Members in attendance: Mayor Pro Tem Pool,
Council Member Henry, Council Member Cole, and Council Member
Turville. Other City Officials present were: City Manager
Forbes, City Attorney ~aird, and Deputy City Clerk Brandt.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was offered by City Manager Forbes, and was
followed by the repeating of The Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag by all present.
MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting held January 10, 1984 were
approved as presented with the addition under City Manager's
Report that City Manager Forbes donated one dollar he received
anonymously to the City's Parks and Recreation Fund.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION
It was reported that inspite of the cold weather, the Arbor Day
Celebration co-sponsored by the City and the Clermont Garden
Club was a great success.
OUTDOOR SALES OF PRODUCE
It was reported Mr. Joe Howell would like to operate a produce
stand from the old Fina Gas Station located at 850 East Highway 50
and be able to display produce outside of the building. The City
Zoning Ordinance requires Council approval of outdoor sales lasting
more than thirty days. It was suggested that Mr. Howell be allowed
to display his produce outside of the building under the canopy on
a trial basis, and if any problems resulted the practice would be
84-009 discontinued. After some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL
MEMBER POOL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE, AND UNANIMOUSLY
CARRIED TO ALLOW MR. HOWELL TO DISPLAY HIS PRODUCE OUTSIDE THE
BUILDING FOR A TRIAL PERIOD ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1984.
STILL LIFE PRESENTED TO THE CITY BY PETTIJEAN
City Manager Forbes reported that Mr. Robert Kleinhans, whose pro-
fessional name is Petti jean had donated a still life drawing to
City Hall. The drawing has been framed and is hanging in the lobby.
The City Manger and Council expressed their thanks to Mr. Kleinhans
for his generosity.
PROPOSITION ONE
It was reported that the City of Leesburg would hold a discussion on
Proposition One on Wednesday, January 25, 1984 at 2:00 p.m. at City
Hall; and all interested Council Members were urged to attend.
PROPERTY APPRAISALS FOR SPRAYFIELD OPERATION
It was reported that the City will need to purchase additional land
for its sprayfield operation as part of the expansion of the waste
treatment plant.
Federal Regulations require the City to obtain two appraisals on the
property, and one review appraisal; Federal approval of the appraisal,
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and Federal approval of the price the City will offer the land owner.
Fred Kurras, MAI and Stephen Roper, MAI have agreed to do the apprai-
sals at a price not to exceed $2,500 each; and Mr. Dwayne Robinson of
the DOT will do the review appraisal at no cost to the City.
It was the consensus of the Council to have Mr. Kurras and Mr. Roper
complete the appraisals according to Federal Guidelines at a cost
not to exceed $2,500 for each appraisal.
PROPOSALS FOR USE OF THE OLD LIBRARY BUILDING
City Manager Forbes reported that if there were no Council objections,
he would advertise for proposals for the use of the old library
building on DeSoto Street. Several organizations had expressed an
interest in leasing the building.
After a brief discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to
have the City Manager advertise for proposals for the lease of the
old library building.
RECREATION CLUB
It was reported that the Recreation Club had requested Council
permission to allow three or four recreation vehicles to park
overnight at Jaycee Beach on Thursday, January 26, 1984. The
Recreation Club is sponsoring an areawide shuffleboard tourna-
ment, and these people wish to use their own vehicles.
Council Member Turville expressed his concerns regarding the use
of tents and generators, but agreed with other Council Members
that if any problems occurred, they would not be able to use
the beach area for the same purpose again.
After some discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to
allow the use of Jaycee Beach for one night. City Manager Forbes
was instructed to inform the Recreation Club that no campfires or
tents would be allowed, and that all litter must be cleaned up.
GROUP W CABLE TELEVISION
City Manager Forbes reported that he would be meeting with officials
from Group W. Cable Television regarding franchise changes on January
31, 1984 at 11:00 a.m., and invited all interested Council Members to
attend the meeting. It was mentioned that the company's franchise
agreement with the City will expire in 1985, and the only problem
with the company had been the delay with new customer hookups.
COUNCIL MEMBER HENRY'S REPORT
SENIOR CITIZEN'S CENTER
Council Member Henry reported that in her capacity as the Senior
Citizen's Center Liaison, she had attended the Center's potluck
dinner with Guest Speaker Buddy MacKay; and would be attending
the Senior Citizen's Advisory Board Meeting on January 25th.
VISITORS WITH BUSINESS
CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE REPORT
Mr. Oakley Seaver, Chairman of the Centennial Committee, appeared
before Council and introduced Mr. Richard Stokes who gave a compre-
hensive report on the activities scheduled for Centennial Week. A
written list and calendar of events was given to each Council Member.
The Centennial Committee asked if the City would issue a Proclamation
to designate either February or March as Clean Up Month in Clermont
so the City would look its best during the Centennial Week activities.
It was the consensus of the Council to do so.
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OLD BUSINESS
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE l52-M, ANNEXATION - CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
It was explained that the Church of the Nazarene located at 101
Grand Highway had been granted a Conditional Use Permit to expand
its present building. One of the conditions of this permit was
that the Church annex all of its property into the City. The Church
has complied with this condition by petitioning for voluntary annex-
ation.
Mayor Beals called for comments from those present in the audience,
and no one spoke for or against the proposed annexation. After
84-010 some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER POOL, SECONDED
BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY ROLL CALL
VOTE TO ADOPT ORDINANCE l52-M WHICH ANNEXES A PARCEL OF LAND
CONTIGUOUS TO THE PRESENT CITY BOUNDARIES BELONGING TO THE CHURCH
OF THE NAZARENE. THE VOTING WAS AS FOLLOWS: COUNCIL MEMBERS HENRY,
POOL, COLE AND TURVILLE, AYE; AND MAYOR BEALS, AYE. THE ORDINANCE
WAS READ BY TITLE ONLY.
SIDE YARD VARIANCE REQUEST, 1719 FIRST STREET
Mr. Gerald Smith of 1719 First has requested a side yard variance from
the required nine feet. A deck was constructed on the south side of
his home which encroaches on the side yard, leaving only 3'9' between
the deck and property line. In December the Council denied a similar
request by a 2 to 2 vote. Mr. Smith appeared before Council and
explained that since December he has tried to buy six feet of property
from the adjoining property owner, but has been unsuccessful because
the property will be in probate for a period of one year.
Mayor Beals called for comments from those present in the audience,
and no one spoke for or against the variance request. After some
84-011 discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER POOL, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER HENRY, AND CARRIED BY FOUR TO ONE VOTE TO GRANT
THE SIDE YARD VARIANCE REQUEST OF 3'9" FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1719 FIRST STREET. COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE VOTED NAY.
EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 501 ALMOND STREET
It was explained that two years ago Mr. Tom Dougherty was issued
a Conditional Use Permit to allow his building at 501 Almond Street
to be used as an office. The CUP was required because the building
is located in an R-3 Zone. The CUP will expire on January 25, 1984,
and Mr. Dougherty has requested renewal.
It was the consensus of the Council that the office had caused no
84-012 problems at this location. After some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE
BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE, AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO EXTEND THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR ANOTHER
THREE YEARS, EXPIRING ON JANUARY 25, 198~.
MINI WAREHOUSE PARKING AGREEMENT
It was explained that during the last City Council Meeting, Mr.
Ed Augustine had requested permission to take down one ten foot
section of fence and use the space as an exit from the mini
warehouse property onto the City Hall Parking Lot; and City
Attorney Baird was instructed to prepare an agreement for this
request.
Council Member Member Turville asked if this agreement was trans-
ferable, and City Attorney Baird stated that it would be attached
to and become part of Mr. Augustine's Conditional Use Permit.
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84-013 After some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER POOL,
SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO
APPROVE THE AGREEMENT WITH MR. ED AUGUSTINE ALLOWING HIM TO USE
THE CITY HALL PARKING LOT AS AN EXIT FROM HIS PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1153 TENTH STREET.
PROPOSALS FOR HAY CROP
City Manager Forbes explained that Mr. Chuck Kuharske was interested
in managing and purchasing the City's proposed hay crop.
Council Member Pool asked what yield was expected after the field
is established and how he proposed to pay the City for the hay. He
stated that at the present time one ton bales are selling for
approximately $65.
Mr. Forbes stated that Mr. Kuharske expected to harvest 3,500 bales
per year, but did not know exactly what size the bales would be. He
further stated that if an agreement was signed with Mr. Kuharske, the
price per bale would be adjusted on a yearly basis. Mr. Kuharske
will appear before Council at the next regularly scheduled meeting
to make his proposal for the operation, and to answer any questions
the Council might have.
NEW BUSINESS
BID AWARD FOR STORM AND SANITARY SEWER, LAKE SUNNYSIDE TERRACE SUBDIVISION
84-014
It was explained that property between Bowman Street and Lake Sunnyside
was resubdivided last year, and as part of this, the owner agreed to pay
50% of the costs to move the storm sewer on the property. The low bidder
for the project, Utility Pipe Systems, has good credentials for the pro-
ject, and bid $24,215 for the storm sewer, and $5,990 for the sanitary
sewer. After some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER
TURVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO
AWARD THE CONTRACT TO UTILITY PIPE SYSTEM OF EATON PARK, FLORDIA IN
THE AMOUNT OF $30,205 AND SUBJECT TO THE OWNER PAYING HIS ONE HALF
OF TH~ STORM SEWER RELOCATION FEE BEFORE THE PROJECT CAN BEGIN.
Funds to pay for the Sanitary Sewer will come from the Utility Capital
Improvement Fund, and the Storm Sewer will be paid from the Public
Works Capital 'Expenditures in this year's budget.
BID AWARD- BEACH HOUSE CONCESSION AGREEMENT
It was reported that the City had received only one bid from Mr. Jerry
Jones for use of the Beach House. Mr. Jones wishes to operate a snack
bar and bait shop from the building and has bid $110 monthly rental
fee. Mr. Forbes reported that he would be preparing a lease agreement
for Mr. Jones to review, and would bring it back to Council at the
next regularly scheduled meeting.
84-015 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER POOL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
COLE, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO TENTATIVELY ENTER IN TO THE AGREEMENT
WITH MR. JERRY JONES FOR $110 MONTHLY RENTAL FEE.
SURPLUS EQUIPMENT SALE
It was reported that the City had received three bids for its surplus
equipment and that American Auto Salvage was the high bidder at $500
for the payloader, and Revis Auto Parts the high bidder at $681 for
84-016 the 1981 Ford Fairmont. After some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY
COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY
CARRIED TO ACCEPT THE HIGH BID OF $500 FROM AMERICAN AUTO SALVAGE FOR
THE PAYLOADER , AND THE HIGH BID OF $681 FROM REVIS AUTO PARTS FOR THE
1981 FORD FAIRMONT.
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BOB WADE PROPERTY
Council Member Turville reported that there was extensive erosion on
the built-up part of the Wade property east of Quincy's, and asked
City Manager Forbes to contact Mr. Wade about this problem and ask
him to remedy the situation. Mr. Forbes stated that he would do so.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
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~B. BEALS, MAYOR
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~ CITY CLERK