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CITY OF CLERMONT
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
August 27, 1985
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was
held on Tuesday, August 27, 1985 in the City Council Chambers. The
meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pool with the fol-
lowing Council Members in attendance: Council Member Cole, Council
Member Henry, Council Member Huff, and Mayor Pro Tem Turville.
Other City Officials present were City Manager Saunders, City
Attorney Baird, and Finance Director Van Zile.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Mrs. Cuqui Whitehead followed by the
repeating of The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present.
MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held August 13, 1985
were approved as presented, with the following correction: Council
Member Huff abstained from voting on the Stephen Lee request for
a front yard setback variance due to a conflict of interest. This
fact was omitted from the Minutes and will be corrected.
REPORTS
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
WEST BEACH PIER
It was reported that the City had money budgeted to reconstruct
a wooden pier at West Beach using 4" x 4" supports. However, the
City had looked at building other styles of piers, one using tele-
phone-po Ie-type pylons which would be a sturdier type of construction
would cost between $10-12,000. A concrete pier could be built for
$21-22,000.
Mr. Saunders continued by stating that the City had been looking into
grant funds for such an undertaking. Finance Director Van Zile has
been researching these grants. If the City does obtain the grant
funds, the grant will only pay for one-third of the construction costs.
City Manager Saunders then asked the Council if the City should pursue
obtaining the grant funds for construction of a different type pier, or
proceed with constructing the'pier as originally discussed.
Mayor Pool asked how much money was budgeted for the pier using the
4 x 4's and how long this type of construction would last. City Manager
Saunders stated that the cost would be approximately $4,000. He stated
that he did not know how long it would last. City Engineer Springstead
stated that pressure treated wood should last about ten years. The
bridge using telephone pole type pylons would cost from $10-12,000, but
would last twice as long. The concrete pier would last the longest, and
is the most expensive to construct.
Some discussion ensued concerning obtaining the grant. Finance Director
Van Zile stated that it was about a 50-50% chance of the City getting
the funds. City Manager Saunders stated that they would pursue this
matter if the Council wished to build a more expensive pier.
After much discussion concerning the chemical testing of the property
adjacent to the beach and other sources of funds for the pier, it was
the consensus of Council to go with the original plan of using 4 x 4's
to construct the new pier, contingent upon the findings of the chemical
analysis of the ground on the adjacent property.
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CHARLIE HAINES' APPRECIATION DAY
City Manager Saunders reported that he had been contacted by Commis-
sioner Smoak and the VFW concerning having a Charlie Haines' Appre-
ciation Day or some type of event to honor Mr. Haines for his many
contributions to the community. It was the consensus of Council to
participate in the program. No definite plans have been made, but
the event will be held in Jenkins Auditorium in the near future.
LABOR DAY CELEBRATION
City Manager Saunders reminded all present of the upcoming Labor
Day Celebration at Jaycee Beach.
BUDGET HEARING
City Manager Saunders also reminded the Council of the first Public
Hearing on the Budget to be held Tuesday, September 3, 1985 at 7:30
p.m. in the Council Chambers. The final hearing is scheduled for
Tuesday, September 10, 1985.
COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF'S REPORT
PARKING IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA
Council Member Huff reported that City Manager Saunders and he
had met with several downtown merchants concerning parking problems
on Montrose Street. Some merchants and residents who live above
the stores had been parking their vehicles on the street limiting
customer parking. It was the consensus of those present that the
merchants, their employees and those who live downtown should
voluntarily utilize the City Parking Lot and spaces behind the
buildings for parking. This would allow ample customer parking.
If this does not work, the merchants most likely will come before
Council and ask for an enforcable ordinance addressing the issue.
MAYOR'S REPORT
CITYWIDE BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT
Mayor Pool stated he felt that .the Council should consider some
major beautification projects during the next year. He suggested
that one might be planting some trees downtown.
Cuqui Whitehead stated that she had contacted the Garden Club
and that they would be willing to plant trees and flowers at
various locations throughout the City. Specifically, they would
like to do something around the entrance signs which say "Welcome
to Clermont".
Council Member Turville pointed out that this had been discussed
before, and that the tree planting project was put on hold until
such time as the water lines in the downtown area were replaced,
which would allow for a one time tearing up of the streets.
VISITORS WITH BUSINESS
ROBERT D. THOMPSON - REQUEST FOR AN EASEMENT
City Manager Saunders explained that Mr. Thompson was requesting an
easement to install an underground storm water drainage overflow
pipe along the eastern edge of Lot 8, Block 73 owned by the City.
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Mr. Thompson, because of the elevation of his property, cannot
install the pipe to come out on Highway 50. Mr. Saunders continued
that he could see no problem with the request because it would be
a six inch pipe buried along the eastern lot line for storm water
overflow from the retention area. The lawn will then be restored
to its original condition.
85-146 After a brief discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF,
SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO GRANT
THE REQUESTED EASEMENT AT SUCH TIME AS WHEN CONSTRUCTION BEGINS.
OLD BUSINESS
LAKE WINONA BRIDGE
As previously instructed, Mr. Springstead appeared before Council to
present new plans for a larger culvert to replace the Lake Winona
Bridge. The bottom of the proposed culvert, when constructed, will
be at elevation 90.62', the bottom of the canal will be 91.5', the
existing bottom under the bridge today is 92.5'. This will give
about 2' additional clearance on the bottom. The existing low
member on the bridge is 104.57' and the proposed top of the new
structure will be at 104.7'. The proposed bridge will give approx-
imately 2' more of vertical opening to be used during times of low
water. The 14'8" x 1411" x 36' long culvert is being considered
for the project. Total cost estimate for the project is $90,500.
It was pointed out that about $5,000 could be saved if some of the
retaining walls under the roadway could be saved.
Mr. Don Tracy who was present in the audience questioned the wing
walls and the type of guardrails for the bridge. He also stated
that he was glad to see that the canal would be cleaned up and
deepened each way because that has been the real big problem.
Questions were also asked concerning the scheduled beginning and
completion of the project. Design drawings, the permitting
process, bidding process and construction will take approximately
one year, if everything goes smoothly.
Mr. Springstead stated that he had called the DOT in Deland to
make sure that the culvert to be used was not considered a "bridge"
because of a conflict over whether over 10' or over 20' culverts
fall under the bridge rules and regulations, and that he would get
this in writing from the DOT before any authorization is given to
continue with the project.
85-147 After some further discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER
HUFF, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED
TO AUTHORIZE THE REPLACING OF THE EXISTING WINONA BRIDGE WITH A
CULVERT CONTINGENT UPON THE 14'8" x l4'l"x 36' CULVERT BEING CON-
SIDERED A CULVERT, NOT A BRIDGE. IF THIS SIZE CULVERT FALLS UNDER
THE CATEGORY OF A BRIDGE, THE MATTER WILL BE BROUGHT BACK BEFORE
COUNCIL.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 504 - REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESTORATION PROJECT
Mayor Pool explained that some beach in front of the pavilion
had been eroded away and if the area was not restored, the pavilion
coul~ be washed away.
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City Manager Saunders explained that during the past two years
the beach has been eroding away because of the high water and
winds. Permanent repairs must be completed in the area, and the
City has applied to various regulatory agencies to .reclaim the
beach area. The City wishes to build a riprap wall and fill in
the area that has eroded away.
Resolution No. 504 is part of the documentation required in order
for the City to obtain a permit to fill in the eroded area.
City Manager Saunders stated that the project would be paid for
with budgeted funds under maintenance.
Council Member Huff requested that while the work was going on,
that the concrete slab under the baithouse be shored up on the
northeast corner. City Manager Saunders stated that he would
look into this matter.
85-148 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER HENRY AND UNANIMOUSLY, CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE TO ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 504, REQUESTING APPROVAL FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND FOR THE JAYCEE BEACH PROJECT
TO RECLAIM LAND. VOTING WAS AS FOLLOWS: COUNCIL MEMBERS HUFF,
HENRY, COLE AND TURVILLE, AYE AND MAYOR POOL AYE. THE RESOLUTION
WAS READ BY TITLE ONLY.
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS
GENERAL ELECTION PROCLAMATION
Mayor Pool read the General Election Proclamation stating that
the purpose of the election is to elect City Council Members to
Groups II and IV. The General Election will be held November 5,
1985 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. A Primary Election will be held
on Tuesday, October 8, 1985 if there are more than two candidates
who qualify for anyone of the above seats.
WATER AND POLLUTION CONTROL OPERATORS' WEEK
Mayor Pool read the Proclamation and proclaimed August 25 through
August 31, 1985 as Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators
Week.
COMMENTS
AREA CODE LETTER
Council Member Turville asked the Council if they had received
a copy of the letter sent to the County Commissioners and area
representatives concerning changing the area served by the 904
area code to extend to the Orange County line.
It was further stated that he hoped there would be enough interest
to keep this matter alive, and that it could be resolved.
Ken Peach, who was present in the audience, stated that he had
spoken with a representative of the telephone company, and that
he was told that a member of the Public Service Commission would
have to determine if the change was needed, and then contact the
telephone company for action.
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Bob Richenberg, who was present in the audience, pointed out that
some businesses presently in the 305 area code between Clermont
and the Orange County line did not want to be in t~e 904 area code.
He stated that it would be better if this area could be placed in
the 469 exchange (Monteverde) area where area codes 904 and 305
could be called toll free.
VIAL OF LIFE PROGRAM
Ken Peach also stated that the South Lake Memorial Hospital, the
Clermont Senior Center and the Lake County Sheriff's Department
had joined together to bring the Vial of Life Program to the City
of Clermont. Mr. Peach stated that all details of the program
have been discussed and explained to Fire Chief Smythe and Police
Chief Tyndal. It was hoped that the program would be IIkicked-offll
during the Labor Day Celebration.
PROPOSED ADDITIONAL COURT COSTS FOR CROSSING GUARDS
City Attorney Baird reported that there is a proposal to add an
additional charge to the court costs for criminal violations,
and possibly traffic violations. It would either be one or two
dollars for the purpose of establishing a fund to pay for school
crossing guards. . The Lake County City Attorneys have formed an
informal group which meets once a month to discuss mutual problems,
and this proposal had been discussed. He further stated that if
there were no Council objections to the proposal, he would advise
them of the City's support of the additional charge. It was the
consensus of Council to support the additional charge in order
to establish a fund to pay for school crossing guards.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
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Robert A. Pool, Mayor
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Huff, Richard L. THE BOARD, COUNCIL,COMMISSION, AUTHORITY, OR COMMITTEE ON
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DATE ON WHICH VOTE OCCURRED
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VOTING CONFLICT DISCLOSURE FOR LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICERS
[Required by Section 112.3143(3), Florida Statutes (Supp. 1984).]
The Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees PROHIBITS each municipal. county. and other local public officer FROM
VOTING in an official capacity upon any measure which inures to his special private gain. Each local officer also is prohibited from
knowingly voting in his official capacity upon any measure which inures to the special gain of any principal (other than a government
agency as defined in Section 112.312(2), Florida Statutes) by whom he is retained.
, In any such case a local public officer must disclose the conflict:
(a) PRIOR TO THE VOTE BEING TAKEN by publicly stating to the assembly the nature of his interest in the matter on which he is
abstaining from voting; and
(b) WITHIN 15 DA YS AFTER THE VOTE OCCURS by describing the nature of his interest as a public record in this part below.
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(a) I voted on a matter which (check one):
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