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CITY OF CLERMONT
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
April 23, 1985
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was
held Tuesday, April 23, 1985 in the Council Chambers. The meeting
was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pool with the following
Council Members in attendance: Council Member Huff, Mayor Pro Tem
Turville, and Council Member Henry. Council Member Cole was absent.
Other City Officials present were City Manager Forbes, City Attorney
Baird, Finance Director Saunders and Deputy City Clerk Brandt.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by City Manager Forbes followed by the
repeating of The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present.
MINUTES
The Minutes of the April 3, 1985 Workshop Meeting were approved with
the following changes: Under Comprehensive Plan on page 1, the
words UD-2 in statements 1 and 2 were changed to NED-2. On page 2,
under other recommendations..., item 4, UD-2 was changed to NED-2,
UD-2 was also changed to NED-2 in the next sentence. The Minutes
of the Regular Meeting held April 9, 1985 and the Workshop Meeting
held April 15, 1985 were approved as presented.
REPORTS
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
OFFICE SPACE - LOWER LEVEL OF CITY HALL
It was reported that John Hughes who rents 1200 square feet of office
space in the lower level of City Hall had purchased Rolling Hills
Realty and was exercising his option to 'terminate the lease by giving
ninety days notice. Lake County Mental Health Service has expressed
an interest in leasing the space, and Jim Hoskinson will be writing the
Council concerning the leasing of the office space and the possibility
of paying a lesser amount for electricity.
DRAFT URBAN RESERVE AREA MAP
It was reported that a draft Urban Reserve Area Map had been prepared
by the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council. It was suggested
that a Workshop be held in a few weeks to discuss the proposed map.
COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE'S REPORT
Council Member Turville introduced Charlie Haines of the local VFW Post
who presented City Manager Forbes a plaque for his community service.
Mr. Haines read the inscription and thanked Mr. Forbes for all of his
help during the past five years.
COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF'S REPORT
Council Member Huff reported that Rex Taylor, City Manager of Leesburg,
had offered to help the City with the City Manager Selection Process,
if needed.
MAYOR POOL'S REPORT
It was reported that Tuesday, April 30th a banquet would be held
honoring the 7lst Annual Meeting of the Lake County Chapter of the
American Red Cross at Squires III in Leesburg. Any Council Member
wishing to attend should call the Red Cross tomorrow to make reser-
vations.
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FINANCE DIRECTOR SAUNDER'S REPORT
Finance Director Saunders asked Council to declare as surplus equip-
ment three City vehicles to be placed in the Leesburg surplus
equipment auction to be held on Saturday, May 18, 1985. The vehicles
are (1) 1979 Dodge Aspen Administrative Car, (1) 1980 Dodge Aspen
Police Car and (1) 1983 Dodge Police Car.
85-76After a brief discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER
TURVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER HENRY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED
TO DECLARE THE THREE VEHICLES AS SURPLUS EQUIPMENT AND PLACE THEM
IN THE CITY OF LEESBURG SURPLUS EQUIPMENT AUCTION TO BE HELD ON
MAY },8, ,1985.
VISITORS WITH BUSINESS
LARRY OGDEN - REQUEST FOR OUTDOOR SALES PERMIT
Larry Ogden appeared before Council to request an open air sales
permit to allow him to display U-Haul vehicles and pre-constructed
sheds on Lots 1-7, Block 85 (southwest corner of Seventh Street
and Highway 50). This property is zoned C-l Light Commercial.
Mr. Ogden stated that the owner of the property was willing to lease
it to him for a period of one year.
Mayor Pool stated that he believed that one year would be too
long of time to allow the request.
Council Member Turville read Section 26-28 (c) from the City Zoning
Ordinance and stated that he felt Mr. Ogden's request fell under
this paragraph which lists exceptions to the open air sales permit.
Mr. Turville also read the definition of a sign in the City's Sign
Ordinance, and stated that he believed that Mr. Ogden would need
to comply with the Sign Ordinance, and therefore, would need a
variance which requires a public hearing.
City Attorney Baird stated that it would be dangerous to apply
Section 26-28, since Mr. Ogden has stated that he would not be on
the premises, but a sign would direct potential customers to his
place of business on Montrose Street. He further stated that the
if no one was at the site, an open air sales permit could not be
granted. Either a person has to be on the site during normal
business hours or Mr. Ogden will need to obtain a variance to the
Sign Ordinance.
Mayor Pool stated that Mr. Ogden could do exactly what he has requested
if he would place the display in a C-2 zone. The C-l zoning classifi-
cation prohibits vehicular display.
Council Member Turville stated that he believed that the intent of the
C-l zoning classification was to keep vehicular display out of the
zoning0area. He further stated that he believed that if this request
was granted, the City would be circumventing both the Sign Ordinance
and Zoning Ordinance.
85-77 After some further discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER
TURVILLE AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER HENRY TO DENY THE REQUEST.
COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF AND MAYOR POOL VOTED NAY AND THE MOTION FAILED
TO PASS.
No further motions were made.
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CUNNINGHAM REPLAT
City Manager Forbes reported that Mrs. Cunningham was requesting
approval of the replat of Lots 31-35, inclusive, of Shady Nook
Subdivision. If approved, he suggested that it be granted with
the following conditions:
1. Waiver of the 5% fee for land dedication
2. Waiver of sidewalk requirement
3. No building permits will be issued until
the sanitary sewer is installed and approved
by the City Engineer.
City Attorney Baird stated that he would need to see a title op1n10n
on the property and that the surveyor needs to put his number on the
plat.
85-78 After a brief discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF,
SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO
APPROVE CUNNINGHAM'S REPLAT CONTINGENT UPON THE THREE ITEMS LISTED
ABOVE AND TITLE, INSURANCE APPROVAL.
OLD BUSINESS
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE l73-M - STREET CLOSING ON THE NORTH SIDE
OF LAKE WINONA
Dennis Horton, Attorney for Herman and Julia Reed, appeared before
Council to request that the City permanently abandon a portion of
an unnamed street that adjoins their property described as Lots
1, 2, 3, and 17 of Block 88, City of Clermont. Street right-of-way
east and west of the property has been closed by the City.
Mr. Horton stated that the Reeds were in the process of selling
the property and would like the unnamed street to be abandoned.
Council Member Turville asked if he knew what the new owners
planned to do with the site, and Mr. Horton stated that he did
not know at this time.
85-79 After some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER
TURVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF AND UNANIMOUSLY
CARRIED TO TABLE THIS MATTER UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE NEW
OWNERS CAN COME FORWARD WITH A PLAN FOR THE SITE.
City Attorney Baird stated that he needed to see a title opinion
of the property in question, and Mr. Horton stated that he would
obtain one for him.
NEW BUSINES
RESOLUTION NO. 497 - PROCEDURE AND DEADLINES FOR AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Turville stated that he had requested that the
procedure for placing items on the Council Agenda be changed.
Many people had stated that they did not know what was coming
before the Council, and in many instances had they known, they
would have attended the meeting. In conclusion, he stated that
he felt the changes would enhance the community's ability to
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know what is going on. Also, the new procedure would give the
Council more time to study the issues coming before them.
Council Member Huff stated that he concurred with Mr. Turville's
sentiments, especially giving the Council more time to study the
issues.
Ken Peach, who was present at the Press Table and represents
radio station WWFL, asked that the wording in the Resolution be
changed from "press" to "news media" so as to include the radio
station. He stated that the radio station used to have an infor-
mational program concerning upcoming Council agenda's, and that
he would like to start it again as a public service.
85-80 After some further discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER
HUFF, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER HENRY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED
TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 497 AS AMENDED BY CHANGING THE WORD II PRESS II
TO "NEWS MEDIA". THE RESOLUTION WAS READ BY TITLE ONLY.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 244-C, BUILDINGS
It was reported that Ordinance 244-C revises the City's present
Building Ordinance to be consistent with the County's. City Manager
Forbes stated that he had reviewed the Ordinance with Jack Bragg,
the County's Building Inspector who does City inspections, and the
following two changes should be made: (1) On page 4, the last
sentence in Section 5-9 (a) should be struck because this is covered
in the State Building Code and (2) On page 6, Section 5-12, item 12
should be changed to include the side yard.
City Manager Forbes further explained that many of the City's
requirements were more stringent than the County's, and that they
would remain that way. Examples were given concerning outside
disconnects and wire sizes.
85-81 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER HUFF TO INTRODUCE ORDINANCE 244-C, BUILDINGS. THE ORDINANCE
WAS READ BY TITLE ONLY.
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH YMCA
It was reported that the present lease agreement w~th the YMCA expires
on May 1, 1985. Kathy Asmann, representing the YMCA, stated that they
wished to exercise the first option and renew the lease with the same
rental fee of $101 per month.
85-82 After a brief discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF,
SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO RENEW
THE YMCA'S LEASE FOR ONE YEAR WITH A MONTHLY RENTAL FEE OF $101.
MICROFILMING POLICE RECORDS
Finance Director Saunders reported that the Police Department had
run out of storage space for old records and that they should be
microfilmed. DMC, the company who is microfilming the City records
has agreed to film approximately 99,0000 Police Department documents
for $2,772. Mr. Saunders recommended that this be done as an extension
of our present services.
85-83 After a brief discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE,
SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER HENRY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO HAVE DMC
MICROFILM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT RECORDS AS AN EXTENSION OF OUR PRESENT
SERVICE AT A COST OF $2,772.
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CITY MANAGER'S FINAL REPORT
City Manager Forbes who will be assuming the duties of City Manager
in Boulder City, Nevada on May 6, 1985 stated that he wished to make
a few parting remarks to the Council. _ Mr. Forbes stated that he had
really enjoyed his six years in Clermont and was privileged to have
worked with such good Councils over the years.
He further stated that the #1 problem facing the City is to maintain
its character, the beautiful hills and lakes, with growth. A lot
of hard work has gone into the City's Comprehensive Plan and Land
Use Map, and these documents reflect how you (the Council) think
the City should grow, they give you a philosophy of what you want
to do. Ultimately the Council will determine how the City grows.
Mr. Forbes continued that a "yes, yes, yes" philosophy had gotten
a lot of towns in trouble, but "nos" do not. In closing, Mr. Forbes
stated that he admired the Council for its hard work and that they
would facing new challenges in the future, and should always remember
to love one another.
Each Council Member then praised Mr. Forbes accomplishments during
his tenure as City Manager and wished him well in his new employment.
APPOINTMENT OF AN ACTING CITY MANAGER
85-84 In the matter of appointing an Acting City Manager, A MOTION WAS MADE
BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER HENRY AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO APPOINT FINANCE DIRECTOR SAUNDERS ACTING CITY
MANAGER UNTIL SUCH TIME AS A NEW CITY MANAGER IS APPOINTED BY COUNCIL.
85-85 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER HUFF AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO GRANT MR. SAUNDERS CITY
MANAGER FORBES' PRESENT SALARY WHILE SERVING AS ACTING CITY
MANAGER.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:40.
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Robert A. Pool, Mayor
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