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02-26-1985 Regular Meeting . . CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING February 26, 1985 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday, February 26, 1985 in the City Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pool at 7:30 p.m. with the following Council Members in attendance: Mayor Pro Tem Turville, Council Member Huff, Council Member Henry and Council Member Cole. Other City Officials present were City Manager Forbes, City Attorney Baird, and Finance Director Saunders. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Bob Hanford followed by the repeating of The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present. MINUTES The Minutes of the Workshop Meeting held February 11, 1985, the Regular Meeting held February 12, 1985 and the Workshop Meeting held February 18, 1985 were approved as presented. REPORTS CITY MANAGER'S REPORT WORKSHOPS The City Manager suggested that the Council hold Workshops on Monday, March 4, and Monday, March 11, 1985 to continue reviewing the proposed Comprehensive Plan. There were no Council objections to holding these meetings which will be from 7-9:00 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room. FLOWER SHOW It was announced that the entire City Council was invited to attend a Flower Show at the Clermont Elementary School on March 7, 1985 at 7:30 p.m. He also stated that if there were no objections, the Mayor would be writing a proclamation for this event. SPRAYFIELD The City Manager reported that he had received a letter from the City Engineer, John Springstead, accepting the sprayfield project. Although the sprayfield has been in operation for over a year, there were many minor items which had to be rectified before a final accep- tance could be given. 85-045 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER HENRY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO ACCEPT THE SPRAYFIELD PROJECT. A letter will be sent to Springstead and Associates accepting the sprayfield project as complete. LITTER BAGS The City Manager discussed receiving a letter from the Keep America Beautiful Program advising the City that we could purchase 1,000 litter bags for vehicles for just over $100. It was suggested that the City may wish to purchase litter bags, as was done about six years ago. At that time, this was a very successful pro- gram by encouraging people not to litter Clermont streets. It was the consensus of Council to check with local businessmen before ordering bags from the Keep America Beautiful Program. Finance Director Saunders explained that we could buy the bags at a lesser cost, but this is a fund raising device used by Keep America Beautiful, and the money is needed to support advertising campaigns such as their tv ads. e e CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING February 26, 1985 Page -2- LEES BURG COMMERCIAL The City Manager explained that the Leesburg Commercial was taking several steps to avoid creating a litter problem in Clermont when they distribute the free newspaper to all residents on Wednesdays. They are wrapping the newspaper in a white bag so it can easily be seen and having an employee drive the streets of Clermont to col- lect any papers not picked up by residents. They also are willing to keep a list of people who do not want the paper, and ensure that they do not receive the free delivery. There was much discussion over the fact that even though the Leesburg Commercial is doing everything possible not to create a litter prob- lem, it, is violating the intent of the City ordinance. It also was discussed that the newspaper had not been entirely successful in stopping delivery of newspapers to residents who did not want them. It was the consensus of Council that the City Attorney would write the Leesburg Commercial a letter giving them thirty days to comply with the City ordinance and send them a list of people who do not want the newspaper. The City Attorney will report back to Council in thirty days. LAWN SPRINKLING It was explained that the interior of the City's 500,000 gallon water tank was being repainted since the City was not satisfied with the original paint. If there is heavy lawn sprinkling while the tank is being repainted, it could cause a water shortage in the City. He encouraged citizens to water their lawns as little as possible while the tank is being repainted. GARDEN CLUB It was explained that the City and Garden Club co-sponsored a series of lectures on landscaping. The Garden Club paid the instructor $75 for three sessions. A letter was sent by the Garden Club suggesting that the City might wish to participate by paying part of the $75 fee, as had been done in the past. The City Manager recommended that the City pay one-half of the fee, or $37.50, from the City's Special Activities Recreation Account. It was the consensus of Council to pay the Garden Club $37.50 from the Special Activities Recreation Account for one-half the cost of the lecture fee. . POLICE DEPARTMENT RECORDING SYSTEM It was explained that in this year's budget a new recording system was purchased for the Police Department. The system is designed to record all incoming calls to the Police Department (on line 5588), fire depart- ment, and the general and police radio frequencies. However, for this system to work properly, the City must either purchase a new base sta- tion or use the telephone lines to record the police radio frequency. The Council discussed the fact that a new base station would cost $2,203. Using the telephone line to do the same work would cost $213.60 per year, plus $100 for installation. Finance Director Saunders explained that a similar system is being used for the South Lake Fire District radio system. e e CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING February 26, 1985 Page -3- 85-046 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CITY INSTALL THE TELEPHONE LINE FOR RECORDING THE POLICE STATION FREQUENCY. FIRE TRUCK The City Manager stated that if there were no Council objections, the City would continue with its contract to purchase an American LaFrance fire truck since most of the parts for the vehicle are readily available even if Figgie International decides to discontinue production of these vehicles. There were no Council objections to this request. MAYOR'S. REPORT OFF-SITE SIGN DISPLAY IN A C-l ZONE Mayor Pool discussed a letter dated February 25, 1985, from Larry Ogden requesting to place aluminum sheds and U-Haul vehicles on property zoned C-l in the City for an off-site sign display. Mr. Ogden was present and stated that for his location on Montrose Street. chises with for the sheds do not want due to lack of exposure. he needed a lot more exposure The people with whom he fran- to continue using his business Council Member Huff asked Mr. Ogden about the availability of C-2 zoned property which does allow off-site signs and displays. Mr. Ogden stated that the available C-2 property was too expensive, and he had inquired about a great deal of property. The best form of advertising for the sheds was exposure. City Attorney Baird stated that C-l zoning does not allow the off- site display of signs or sheds. The City's options would be to allow the temporary sale of sheds (someone actually on the site selling sheds) or to go with a variance to the sign ordinance. Mr. Pool asked Mr. Ogden about placing a billboard on Highway 50 since this would give him needed exposure. He stated that this would not work because his business is like selling automobiles, in that people have to see the product before buying it. A sign would not be effective. Council Member Turville stated that anything the City does to allow Mr. Ogden to do what he wants to do would be subverting City ordinances. 85-047 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO DENY MR. OGDEN'S REQUEST FOR THE OFF-SITE DISPLAY OF SIGNS IN A C-l LIGHT COMMERCIAL ZONE. At this point, Mr. Ogden spoke up and stated that the Council was infringing upon his Constitutional'rights. He further stated that it was ridiculous that some property along Highway 50 was zoned C-l and other property C-2. Mayor Pool emphatically stated that the City was not trying to deny Mr. Ogden his right to make a living, and that he needs to find something available in a C-2 zone for his display. e e CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING February 26, 1985 Page -4- OLD BUSINESS FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE l7l-M It was explained that Ordinance l7l-M would allow the City to collect a fee of $2 per adjudication of guilt in the Lake County Court. This money would be used for the education and training of the City's police officers, as authorized by Section 943.25 of Florida Statutes. 85-048 A MOTION WAS MADE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE TO ADOPT ORDINANCE l7l-M WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE CITY TO COLLECT A FEE OF $2 PER ADJUDICATION OF GUILT IN THE LAKE COUNTY COURT. THE MONEY WOULD BE USED FOR THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF CLERMONT POLICE OFFICERS. VOTING WAS AS FOLLOWS: COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF, AYE, COUNCIL MEMBER HENRY, AYE, COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE, AYE, COUNCIL MEMBER COLE, AYE~ AND MAYOR POOL, AYE. THE ORDINANCE WAS READ BY TITLE ONLY. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY FOR ROAD IMPACT FEES Mayor Pool discussed the fact that on February 19, 1985, the Board of County Commissioners adopted a Road Impact Fee Ordinance which would become effective countywide March 15, 1985, including within the corporate limits of Clermont. He further explained that all Building Permits issued after this date must pay a special fee to be used solely for capital improvements, not maintenance or operations, to arterial and collector roads. The fee for a new residential home would be $298.20. There are eleven different fee classifications, depending on the use. The County Ordinance will automatically take effect, unless the City adopts an Ordinance which will exempt it from the fees. City Manager Forbes stated that the County had requested that the City adopt the enclosed Interlocal Agreement for Road Impact Fees, which further explains the County's and City's responsibilities. Council Member Huff discussed the fact that the fees collected in a certain zone must be used in that zone. 85-049 After much discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO ENTER INTO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR ROAD IMPACT FEES. RESOLUTION NO. 492 - CREMORIAL NICHE FEES It was explained that this Resolution sets new prices for cremorial niches for the cemetery. A new unit of niches was recently purchased and reflects an increased cost to the City. Council Member Turville asked if there was an easier way to increase the fees without having to go through the Council each time. City Attorney Baird stated that the procedure being used is probably as simple as there is, without creating numerous legal problems. 85-050 After a brief discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 492 ESTABLISHING A NEW FEE FOR CREMORIAL NICHES. . . CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING February 26, 1985 Page -5- CITIZEN COMMENTS Mayor Pool asked if anyone wished to speak, and Mr. Ogden stated that he wanted to address the Council again. He stated that citrus has effectively taken away 25% of his business, and he thinks that within a year it will take away 50%. He stated that basically he is an automotive person, and would hate to get out of selling sheds because it would force him to get back into the automotive business which would be unsightly on a main street. He also stated that he could buy and sell old cars. Mayor Pool stated that the Council had alrea~~ addressed this matter, and stated that he would be happy to speak with him privately after the meeting was adjourned. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. ~ (1- fJ~ Robert A. Poo , Mayor Attest: tI~~~-,,--, ... Wayn aunders, City Clerk