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09-08-1987 Regular Meeting e . REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING September 8, 1987 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday, September 8, 1987 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: Mayor Pro Tem Turville; Council Member Dupee, Council Member Cole and Council Member Huff. Other City Officials present were City Manager Saunders, City Attorney Baird~ Finance Director Van Zile and Deputy City Clerk Brandt. INVOCATION The Invocation was offered by Nilsa Whitehead followed by the repeating of The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present. MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular Meeting held August 25, 1987 were approved as presented. REEPORTS CITY MANAGER SAUNDERS' REPORT SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING City Manager Saunders reminded the Council of the first Public Hearing for the budget which will be held at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 1987 in the Council Chambers. APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Mr. Saunders reported that during the last Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, the commission had unanimously recommended that Gloria Johnson, due to lack of attendance at meetings, be replaced. City Manager Saunders stated that he had spoken with Mrs. Johnson, and she wished to be replaced on the Commission because other commitments were preventing her from attending the P & Z meetings. The Council was then asked to be thinking about a replacement for Mrs. Johnson. It was the consensus of Council to place this matter on the agenda of the next meeting. RECREATION GRANT REQUEST It was reported that as part of the Grant requirements, the City would need to obtain a survey and aerial photograph of the Oswalt property. Mr. Saunders stated that he believed he would be able to use an aerial from Lake County and other maps provided by the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council. Mr. Saunders then asked Council permission to allow City Engineer Springstead to survey the property. 87-164 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO HAVE SPRINGSTEAD ENGINEERING, INC. SURVEY THE OSWALT PROPERTY. NILSA WHITEHEAD'S REPORT LAKE SUNNYSIDE AZALEA PARK Mrs. Whitehead requested Council permission to spend the remaining e e REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING September 8, 1987 Page -2- $470.59 in the Parks and Recreation landscaping budget for an irri- gation system for Lake Sunnyside Azalea Park. 87-165 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO SPEND THE REMAINING $470.59 IN THE PARKS AND RECREATION LANDSCAPING BUDGET FOR:AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM FOR LAKE SUNNYSIDE AZALEA PARK. APPOINTMENT TO. THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Mrs~ Whitehead then asked that Robert C. Mitchell II be appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Mayor Pool then appointed Mr. Mitchell to the Board and welcomed him on behalf of the Council. JAYCEE BEACH Mrs. Whitehead also reported that she had received numerous com- plaints about the filthy conditions at Jaycee Beach and asked what could be done about this situation. Much discussion ensued concerning this continual problem. No definite solutions were derived, but consideration will be given to having a person obtain a key from the attendant on duty and only one person at a time will be allowed in the restrooms. Other considerations will be given when the Beach House opens again next year. HARBOUR HILLS DEVELOPMENT City Manager Sanders reported that he had received a letter from Steve Richey, Attorney for the Harbour Hills Development, and that the developers had agreed to Items H 1 and 2 of the City's (loop water system and impact fees) requirements for the project, but wished to discuss the fire protection and recreation fee re- quirements during a workshop. After some discussion, it was the consensus of Council to hold a workshop meeting at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 1987. COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE'S REPORT EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL Mrs. Dupee reported that she again had been appointed to the Board of Directors of the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council. COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE'S REPORT Council Member Turville stated that it appeared that the new parking lot at the High School did not resolve the parking problem on East Avenue and asked what could be done about the situation. City Manager Saunders stated that either "No Parking" or "Two Hour Parking" signs could be installed along East Avenue, with the "No Parking" signs being installed on the west side of East Avenue, south to Pitt Street. Limited parking would be allowed in front of the school. Much discussion ensued concerning possible solutions for the problem. City Manager Saunders stated that he would talk with David Coggshall, Principal of the High School~ to see what could be worked out that would be beneficial for both the school and City. e e REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING September 8, 1987 Page -3- MAYOR POOL'S REPORT Mayor Pool reported that he had received a letter from Mrs. Robert Johnstone of the South Lake Art League asking for a $300 donation from the City in support of the work of the League. After a brief discussion, it was the consensus of Council to place this item on the agenda of a future Council Meeting. Also mentioned was the United Way October 3rd kick-off campaign and September being the month honoring the Bi-Centennial of the Constitution. VISITORS WITH BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 561 - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A DAY CARE CENTER AT 1158 FIFTH STREET . Barbara Ramos appeared before Council to request a Conditional Use Permit to establish a Day Care Center at 1158 Fifth Street. City Manager Saunders explained that the Planning and Zoning Com- mission had recommended approval of the request with the conditions as stated in Resolution No. 561. Mr. Saunders went on to explain that the Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended that the new business still be allowed to use the street right-of-way for ingress, egress and parking, but in Condition HlO proposed that the area be- tween the street and property line be repaved and the sidewalk delineated. Mr. Saunders further explained that to bring the corner up to the current code, standard curb and gutter would have to be installed along Fifth Street and around the corner to meet with existing curb on Chestnut Street. Standard sidewalk would have to be installed at the property line on Chestnut Street, with a maximum of 40' of driveway going into the property, and the area between the sidewalk and curb sodded. A buffer between the parking area and sidewalk also would be required. Randy Karst, the new owner of the building and who was present in the audience, stated that he would like to upgrade the building and property, but it was not economically feasible for him to make all of the improvements at one time. City Manager Saunders recommended that the City make it a joint effort to upgrade the corner. The City would put in the curb and gutter, and Mr. Karst would install the sidewalk and sod the right-of-way. A similar agreement was executed for property located at the northwest corner of Eighth Street and Minneola Avenue. Mr. Karst stated that he would be in favor of this recommendation. After some discussion, it was the consensus of Council to reword Item HlO to reflect this change. Taking into consideration the close proximity of the building to the existing residential neighborhood, Council Member Turville expressed his concern for noise generated early in the morning or late at night by children playing outside. Mrs. Ramos stated that the hours of operation would be from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and that no one would be outside to play before 7:00 a.m. It was the consensus of Council to state the hours of operation for outside activities as Condition Hl3 of the Resolution, and it was de- cided that no outside activities should take place before 7:00 a.m. or after 7:00 p.m. e e REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING September 8, 1987 Page -4- It had been recommended that the Chestnut Street driveway be closed because it was so close to the corner. Council Member Huff stated that he believed it would be better to keep the driveway open and have the cars enter on Fifth Street and exit out the Chestnut Street driveway. However, in order to maintain this one way traffic flow, it was determined that two of the required six parking spaces would have to be eliminated. Council Member Huff stated that he believed the drive through for drop off and pick up would be more beneficial to this type of business than the two lost parking spaces. Under discussion~ it was determined that the one way traffic flow would be less hazardous at that corner, and it was decided to let the City Staff determine whether it would be better to enter or exit on Chestnut. 87-166 There being no further discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 156l AS AMENDED, GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE OPERATION OF A DAY CARE CENTER AT 1158 FIFTH STREET. THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS TO THE RESOLUTION WERE APPROVED: (I) A REQUIREMENT OF FOUR OFF STREET PARKING SPACES, (2) STANDARD CURB AND GUTTER TO BE INSTALLED BY THE CITY ALONG FIFTH STREET AND THE RADIUS TO CHESTNUT STREET, (3) THE CITY WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CLEARING THE RIGHT-OF-WAY, (4) THE PROPERTY OWNER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE SIDEWALK AND SODDING OF THE AREA BETWEEN THE CURB AND ROW, AND (5) THE ADDITION OF CONDITION 113 WHICH STATES THAT THE HOURS FOR OUTSIDE ACTIVITES WILL BE FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M. BID AWARD City Manager Saunders explained. that two bids had been received for the purchase of turn-out gear for the Fire Department, and that Fire Chief Smythe had recommended that the bid be awarded to Safety Equipment Company for 13 sets of gear at a cost of $550 per set and at a total cost of $7,215. $6,850 of Federal Revenue Sharing funds had been budgeted for the purchase and the remainder can be covered by funds budgeted for uniforms. 87-167 After a brief discussion of the equipment, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO AWARD THE BID FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT TURN-OUT GEAR TO SAFETY EQUIPMENT COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,I~WITH $6,850 BEING PAID FROM FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS AND THE R INDER COMING FROM FUNDS . BUDGETED FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT UNIFORMS. PUBLIC COMMENTS Nilsa Whitehead stated that she believed that the cars in the car lot at the corner of Fifth Street and Highway 50 had not been moved, and asked of the status of the request to do so. City Manager Saunders stated that on Friday Mr. Bolton had assured him the cars would be moved and he would call again to remind him. Cecil Smart urged those present to say "thank you" to the men in Service for a job well done. Stevin Moss stated that his problems with Cablevision had been taken care of very promptly and efficiently. e e REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING September 8, 1987 Page -5- Nilsa Whitehead also asked of the status of the City's Tree Ordinance and stated that the County would be meeting on September 16th at 7:00 p.m. to discuss their ordinance. It was the consensus of Council to wait and see what the County does with their ordinance before the City takes any action on its own Tree Ordinanace. Council Member Turville requested that the Council receive copies of the current Animal Control and Landscape Ordinances. City Manager Saunders stated that he would include the ordinances in the next packets. There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. ~~~ ROBERT A. POO , MAYOR ATTEST: ~E~ .- VAN E, CITY CLERK