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01-24-1984 Regular Meeting e CITY OF CLERMONT e MINUTES 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, e CITY OF CLERMONT e MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 24, 1984 Page -2- 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. e CITY OF CLERMONT e MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 24, 1984 Page -3- 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. . CITY OF CLERMONT e MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 24, 1984 Page -4- 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. e CITY OF CLERMONT e MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 24, 1984 Page -5- 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. f)U 13. )8"p-~ ~B. BEALS, MAYOR ATTEST: ~ CITY CLERK