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01-13-1987 Regular Meeting e e REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 13, 1987 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday, January 13, 1987. 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 Cole, Council Member Dupee and Council Member Huff. Other City Officials present were City Manager Saunders, City Attorney Baird, Finance Director Van Zile, Planning Director Perlic,~ and Deputy City Clerk Brandt. INVOCATION The Invocation was offered by Nilsa (Cuqui) Whitehead followed by the repeating of The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present. MINUTES The minutes of the December 9, 1986 meeting were approved as presented. REPORTS CITY MANAGER'S REPORT SEMINOLE PARK It was reported that the City could purchase more wooden playground equipment at a lower price from PMD Playground, Inc. of Webster, than that offered on the State Contract. Installation of the equipment is also included in PMD's price. Mr. Saunders asked permission to contact PMD Playground, Inc. for purchase and installation of the equipment. Delivery will be within two to three weeks, and with payment coming from Federal Revenue Sharing money budgeted for the purchase. 87-00lA MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO PURCHASE WOODEN PLAYGROUND EQUIP- MENT WITH THE MONEY BUDGETED FROM PMD PLAYGROUND, INC. OF WEBSTER. EAST AVENUE SIDEWALK It was reported that nine bids had been received for the construction of sidewalk from Bishop Field, north to the elementary school, and Cornerstone Construction was low bidder at $7.25 per square foot for the sidewalk and 20 cents per square foot for sod. $20,000 had been budgeted for the project. Some discussion ensued concerning other areas of the City that need sidewalk, and it was suggested that Cornerstone Construction be con- tacted to see if they could complete a small section of sidewalk needed on Osceola Street. Payment could come from the remaining $5,000 budgeted for sidewalks. City Manager Saunders stated that he would contact the company. 87-002 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID OF CORNERSTONE CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF . PER S UARE FOOT FOR THE IDEWALK AND TWENTY CENTS PER SQUARE FOOT FOR THE SOD. FLORIDA POWER EASEMENT It was reported that Florida Power was requesting an easement over the City's stormwater retention easement on the east end of the Womens' Club property located on Broome Street. The City Manager asked if the Council wished to make this request an agenda item, e e REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 13, 1987 Page -2- or make a decision at the present time, It was the consensus of Council to discuss the request. The City Manager continued by stating that this request was being made in order to construct an overhead power line to furnish power to the Colony II project being constructed on Highway 50. Council Member Turville asked how many poles would be involved. City Manager SCllunders stated that one pole would be placed on the City's street right-of-way on Broome Street and the other on the Colony II property. It was the consensus of Council that they had no problem with this request. City Attorney Baird advised that language to the effect that in the event the City had to service something in the easement, it would not be responsible if the pole had to be removed, should be included in the wording of the easement document. 87-003A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO GRANT THE OVERHEAD EASEMENT TO FLORIDA POWER CORPORATION. THIS EASEMENT IS TO BE LOCATED OVER THE CITY'S STORMWATER RETENTION EASEMENT ON THE EAST PROPERTY LINE OF THE WOMEN'S CLUB PROPERTY ON BROOME STREET. THE EASEMENT DOCUMENT IS TO CONTAIN WORDING AS RECOMMENDED BY CITY ATTORNEY BAIRD. UTILITY BENEFIT FEES City Manager Saunders reported that over a year ago the City had hired Probe, Bateson and Company to do a study to determine a rate to be charged for the City's Utility Benefit Fee. At that time, it was determined that the fee should be $1011 per equivalent residential unit, and a Resolution was adopted to that effect. This Resolution provided for a recalculation of the Utility Benefit Fee on an annual basis, and the fee for the second year will increase to $1,100, effective January 15, 1987. Mayor Pool explained that the Utility Benefit Fee allows new growth to pay its own way. City Manager Saunders pointed out that if the City did not charge a Utility Benefit Fee, higher monthly service charges to be paid by everyone would be required. CONSOLIDATED OMNIBUS RECONCILIATION ACT City Manager Saunders explained that recent legislation called the Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act requires that the City continue health insurance for terminated or retired employees. He further stated that the City could charge a 2% administrative fee for providing this service, but had chosen not to. Finance Director Van Zile explained that the employee would be picking up the cost to continue with the health insurance, and that it would be made available for a period of 18 months for retired employees, and shorter periods of time for terminated employees, depending upon the reason for termination, It was suggested that the City might wish to consider picking up the cost for retired employees, and that this could be discussed during this year's budget workshops. e e REGULAR COpNCIL MEETING January 13, 1987 Page -3- MANAGEMENT AND PURCHASE OF HAY CROP It was reported that the lease for the management and purchase of the hay crop grown on the City's sprayfield had expired. The City will advertise for bids for the purchase and managment of the crop. Nilsa Whitehead suggested that the City consider growing trees for transplanting to other locations in the City on part of the new sprayfield site. It was the consensus of Council that this was a good idea, and that it would be considered when the new sprayfield is completed. LAKE COUNTY LEAGUE OF CITIES QUARTERLY MEETING It was reported that the quarterly meeting of the Lake County League of Cities would be held on Wednesday, January 21, 1987. Dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m., and those planning to attend were asked to contact Julie Brandt. SEWER INTERCEPTOR STUDY It was reported that City Engineer John Springstead had completed the City's Interceptor Sewer Study and wished to present a report on his findings. It was suggested that a Workshop be held on Tuesday, January 20, 1987 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room. It was the consensus of Council to hold the Workshop at this time. SENATOR LANGLEyDS LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE It was reported that the Lake County Legislative Committee would be meeting in the Community Building in Leesburg on Tuesday, January 20th to receive citizen input for proposed legislation. Elected Officials are scheduled to speak at 3:00 p.m. and the general public at 7:00 p.m. Council Member Dupee requested that a City representative speak before the committee to voice support for a new interchange to to be built in Killarney that would connect Highway 50 with the turnpike. 87-o04After a brief discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT MAYOR POOL REPRESENT THE CITY OF CLERMONT TO SPEAK BEFORE THE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE REQUESTING THAT LEGISLATION BE PASSED CREATING A NEW INTERCHANGE BE BUILT ON THE WEST END OF ORANGE COUNTY WHICH WOULD CONNECT HIGHWAY 50 WITH THE FLORIDA TURNPIKE. CABLE TELEVISION REPRESEN~ATIVE City Manager Saunders reported that a representative from Cablevision, Inc. was tentatively scheduled to be present at the next Council Meet- ing to answer questions and receive complaints concerning service within Clermont. City Manager Saunders asked if the meeting should be scheduled for Jenkins Auditorium. It was the consensus of Council to keep the meeting in the Council Chambers. e e REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 13, 1987 Page -4- SPEAKERS FOR JENKINS AUDITORIUM City Manager Saunders publicly thanked Thomas Grimshaw for his donation of two large speakers for use in Jenkins Auditorium. COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF'S REPORT Council Member Huff reported that he had attended the Lake County Board of Commissioners' Meeting, and they were endorsing the County Planning and Zoning Commissions study and plan for the four square mile area by Highways 19 and 27 and the turnpike exit, located nine miles north of Clermont. This is the area where a moritorium had been r.laced on building. Now the County is looking into doing a "DRI I on the area, so when industry and businesses look at Lake CountYi the County will have a place to put them, a lot of the leg work will already have been completed, and they can move in and start business in an orderly manner. Council Member Dupee explained what a "DRI" or Development of Regional Impact is for those present. MAYOR POOL'S REPORT FLORIDA POWER PERSONNEL CHANGES It was reported that David Branson, District Manager for Florida Power, had been transferred to Winter Park, and that Tom Tuckey was replacing him in Clermont. This transfer will be effective for a period of twelve months. DOT STRIPING OF HIGHWAY 50 Mayor Pool asked of the status of the placing lane markings at the intersection of Grand Highway and Highway 50 which would prevent cars from turning into the wrong lane. City Manager Saunders stated that he had contacted the DOT concerning this matter and that they had spoken with him after Christmas. He was advised that they will have to do an engineering study before any action can be taken. Mr. Saunders stated that he thought he would be able to get back to the Council with more information by the end of the month, JENKINS AUDITORIUM - ACOUSTICAL STUDY Council Member Huff asked of the status of the acoustical study being done for Jenkins Auditorium. City Manager Saunders stated that one proposal had been received, and that th:e Ci ty would continue to accept proposals through the end of the month. The City was not actually seeking bids because no specifications had been written. Mr. Saunders stated that he would get back with Council concerning the recommendations. Cuqui Whitehead asked if new draperies could be purchased for the Auditorium. Mr. Saunders stated that the City was working with a lump sum figure for repairs to the Auditorium, and he would see if draperies could be included. VISITORS WITH BUSINESS WILLIAM E. COMPTON, DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES CUP AMENDMENT REQUEST FOR 1740 HIGHWAY 50 George Hovis, representing South Lake Memorial Hospital and e e REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 13, 1987 Page -5- and the McCaffreys, and Zeb Osborn, representing Emergency Medical Services of Lake County, appeared before Council to request an amendment to the Conditional Use Permit (Resolution No. 359) for 1740 South Highway 27 in order to operate an ambulance substation from the mobile home now located on the property. The original CUP was issued for a mobile home sales lot and allowed for one mobile home to be used as an office, but only in conjunction with mobile home sales. Mr. Hovis stated that Emergency Medical Services, which operates as part of Waterman Memorial Hospital in Eustis, presently services all of Lake County other than the southern portion. South Lake Hospital has studied the service provided by the organization, and if they enter into a contract with Waterman, a $240,000 savings could be realized for the residents of South Lake County. A one year agreement, extending until September 30, 1988, has been signed. If the operation goes well, a decision will be made as to a permanent agreement, If this is passed, Waterman would then construct a build- to house the facility. Mr. Hovis then stated that he felt it would be a proper thing for the City to allow the ambulance service to operate from the mobile home until the contract expires. The location is ideal for this type of service, and the mobile home provides the necessary facilities for personnel who are on call twenty-four hours. Council Member Dupee asked if the City's agreement, if approved, should extend beyond the September 30, 1988 date, in order to allow time for construction of a building if a final agreement with Waterman is reached. Mr. Hovis then requested that the City's agreement extend to the end of 1988. Council Member Turville asked how many facilities had been con- structed by Waterman. Mr. Osborn stated that no facilities had been constructed because they would rather utilize existing structures, such as fire department buildings. In Bassville Park the service operates from a mobile home, Mr. Osborn continued by stating that Waterman would not build a $50,000 structure unless a long term contract was signed with South Lake Memorial Hospital. Council Member Turville asked Mr. Osborn what they would do if the Council denied the request before them. Mr. Osborn replied that they would operate from the hospital, but that was not as good a location as the one on Highway 27. Mr. Clint Hooten, who lives at 727 Oak Drive, expressed his dislike for being awakened in the middle of the night by ambulance sirens. He further stated that he did not believe it was necessary to run with sirens at two or three in the morning because he did not believe traffic was bad at that time. Mr. Osborn stated that Mr. Hooten's concerns would be addressed, and assured the Council that he would advise his personnel to keep siren noise to a minimum. City Manager Saunders stated his concern that a bad precedent would be set by allowing the mobile home to be used on a temporary basis for twenty-four months. e e REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 13, 1987 Page -6- Council Member Huff stated he wanted the site adequately landscaped and proper parking provided. 87-005 After some further discussion concerning the ideal location of the Highway 27 site, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO GRANT THE REQUEST FOR AN AMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TO UTILIZE THE MOBILE HOME LOCATED AT 1740 SOUTH HIGHWAY 27 AS AN AMBULANCE SUBSTATION FOR A PERIOD OF TIME ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1988. AMENDMENTS AS SUGGESTED BY THE CITY MANAGER ADDRESSING NOISE, LANDSCAPING AND ADEQUATE PARKING AND DELETING ALL MENTION OF MOBILE HOME SALES PARK WILL BE IN- CORPORATED INTO THE AMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. It was stressed that the amended Conditional Use Permit would not be extended beyond the September 30, 1988 date. ALLEN DANGREMOND - SIDE YARD VARIANCE REQUEST Mr. Allen Dangremond, who lives at Lot 47, Minnehaha Trailer Park, appeared before Council to request a side yard variance to allow the installation of a screened porch eleven feet two inches from an existing mobile home. The present zoning ordinance requires 15 between mobile homes. However, the requirement was ten feet when the park was established. Council Member Turville declared a conflict of interest and abstained from discussing or voting on this matter because his father-in-law lives next to Mr. Dangremond. None of Mr. Dangremond's neighbors opposed the request, and a letter was received from Kurt Habermann, who lives on Lot 45, giving his permission to build the screened porch eleven feet two inches from his mobile home. Council Member Huff stated that he believed the City created Mr. Dangremond's hardship when the zoning ordinance was changed. 87-006A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY A FOUR TO ZERO VOTE WITH COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE ABSTAINING DUE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, TO GRANT THE SIDE YARD VARIANCE REQUEST OF ELEVEN FEET TWO INCHES IN ORDER TO INSTALL A SCREENED PORCH ON LOT 47 OF MINNEHAHA TRAILER PARK. RICHARD HUFF - REQUEST FOR VARIANCES TO THE CITY'S SUBDIVISION REQUIREMENTS Council Member Huff declared a conflict of interest because he is the developer of the proposed subdivision. Mr. Huff then left his seat on the Council and went to the podium to explain the requests. A site plan of the proposed subdivision was displayed. The proposed subdivision will be located north of Lakeshore Drive, south of Minnehaha Avenue and east of Rosewood Drive with access from Lakeshore Drive. It will consist of five lots. Mr. Huff explained that the configuration of the property necessitated the requests. He stated that he wished to keep the setting for the subdivision as natural as possible and wished to save the large trees located on the property. City Manager Saunders recommended that the Council consider the intro- duction of Ordinance l74-M concurrently with the variance requests because the street closing is necessary in order to develop the sub- division as presented. e e REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 13, 1987 Page -7- Mr. Huff stated that he was requesting a street right-of-way of 40' where 60' is required, a cul-de-sac right-of-way of 100' where 150' is required and no sidewalks in the subdivision. Mayor Pool commented that the first two requests had already been granted to other small subdivisions, but that he could not go along with the no sidewalk request. Mr. Huff stated that the City Engineer feels that the 40' and 60' rights-of-way are adequate for small subdivisions. Some discussion ensued concerning changing the subdivision ordinance to allow the lesser requirements for small subdivisions. Council Member Turville stated that it appeared that the property owners onR~sewood would be squeezed between two streets. However, Mr. Huff pointed out that the cul-de-sac would be four to six feet below the rear property on Rosewood due to the contours of the land. This would effectively eliminate any problems coming from headlights shining into the homes located on Rosewood. The Pairans of 1114 Lakeshore Drive and the Jarretts of 1098 Lakeshore Drive all examined the proposed plat. Mr, Jarrett questioned the 40' street right-of-way and asked if the street would be narrower than is normally required. Mr. Huff stated that the street would remain 24' wide, but that the right-of-way would be less. 87-007 After some further discussion concerning this matter, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY A FOUR TO ZERO VOTE WITH COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF ABSTAINING DUE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, TO GRANT THE STREET RIGHT- OF-WAY VARIANCE FROM THE REQUIRED 60' TO 40'6 THE CUL-DE-SAC RIGHT- OF-WAY VARIANCE FROM THE REQUIRED 150' TO 10 ' AND TO DENY THE NO SIDEWALK REQUEST. At this point, a Mr. Harden, who lives at 1713 Rosewood, stated that he objected to sidewalks because they would create a dust problem being so close to his rear property line. It was pointed out that there would be a buffer between the sidewalk and Mr. Harden's property, and that the sidewalks would be constructed on a lower contour than Mr. Harden's rear property line. Mr. Huff stated that he would be willing to install the sidewalks from Lakeshore Drive to his property line, and then asked if it would be acceptable to have the burden of constructing the sidewalk placed on the property owner at the time the home is constructed. 97-008 After a brief discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY A FOUR TO ZERO VOTE WITH COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF ABSTAINING FROM VOTING DUE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, TO ALLOW SIDEWALKS TO BE CONSTRUCTED AT THE TIME A HOME IS BUILT. MR. HUFF WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INSTALL- ING SIDEWALKS FROM LAKESHORE DRIVE TO HIS PROPERTY LINE. NEW BUSINESS INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE l74-M It was explained that this ordinance would close and permanently abandon that portion of the Eleventh Street right-of-way located in Mr. Huff's proposed subdivision. e e REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 13, 1987 Page -8- 87-009Mayor Pool then read the ordinance by title only. ~ MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE AND SECONDED BY COUNCI~ ~ER:GOLE TO INT~ODUCE ORDINA~CE,174-M. INTRODUCT.~ON OF ORD~NANCE 250~C City Manager Saunders explained that the City Council had agreed to place one fireman and one policeman on the Board of Trustees for the Police and Fire Pension Fund in order to be in compliance to receive State funding for the plans. Ordinance 250-C will amend our pension plan to include these police and fire representatives and allow them to be recognized board members with voting privileges with regard to police and fire pension administration. Mayor Pool then read this ordinance by title only. 87-0l0A MOTION WAS MADE B~, COUNCIL ,MEMBER TURV~LLB.,AND SECONDED BY,.,COUNCI.L MEMB~R DUPEE, r~o INTRODUCE OlU)INANCE 250-C., A recess was called at 9:20 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 9:30 p.m. At 9:20 p.m. City Attorney Baird excused himself and left the meeting. BOARD ..APPO,INTMENT.S PLANNINQ, AND ZO~ING ,CO~ISS~O~ Mayor Pool explained that five terms on the Commission had expired and one person had resigned leaving an unexpired term of one year. All five members whose terms expired requested reappointment and include: Marilyn George Buck Evans Buddy Rogers Debbie Gaines Gloria Johnson Others who have indicated an interest to serve on the Commission include: Curt DeCamillo Ron Carden Nick Jones Arthur Everly The first position to be considered was that of Buddy Rogers. Nominations were accepted for the seat, and Council Member Turville nominated Ron Carden with a second by Council Member Huff. Mayor Pool declared a conflict of interest because he is presently negotiating to purchase property from Mr. Rogers. 37-0ll~ MOT~ON WAS MADE.. BY, ,COUNCIL ,MEMBER T.t1.RVILLE, SECONDED ,BY COUNC,IL MEMBER, COLE AND ,UN^NI~OUSL~, CARIU;ED, TO, ,CLOSE...NOMINATIONS., RON, CARDE~. ,WAS APPOINT.ED ,TO ,T.ftE ,PLANN.ING_,AND .ZONI.NG .COMMISSION BY ~ _,FOUR..~Q, ZERO...vOTE...WIT.H..HAYOR. .POOL A:QSTAINI.NG, ,DUB ,T.P A ,CONFLICT OF I~T.EIU;ST. 37-0l2Nominations were accepted for Mrs. George's seat. ~ MOTION WAS MADE, Bl COUNCIL. MEMBER _ TURVILLE, ...AND SECONDBD ,BY ,COUNC~L ,~E$ER HUFF, ,TO ImAP;POINT. MRS.... GEORGE . , ,AMOTIO~ ,WAS MADE.. ,BY COUNCIL MmffiER._TURVILLE, SECONDED 8~..,MR,., . HUFf, .AND...UNAN~~OUSLY ,CAIUUED TO. ,CLOSE THE NO~INAT~ONS.MRS. GEORGE WAS UNANIMOUSLY..lUfAPPOINTED TO .A TWO YEAR TE.~.. ,ON ..THE PLAN~ING ..AND ..ZONINQ...COMM,ISSION. Nominations were accepted for Mr. Evan's seat, and Council Member Huff nominated Nick Jones and Council Member Turville nominated ~7-0l3Mr. Evans. A MOTlON WAS HADE. BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE. AND_ e e REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 13, 1987 Page -9- SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF TO CLOSE THE NOMINATIONS. COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF VOTED FOR MR. ~U~~~, AND CUU~C~L MEMBERS DUPEE, CUL~ AND TURVILLE AND MAYOR POOL VOTED FOR MR. EVANS. MR. EVANS WAS REAPPOINTED TO A TWO YEAR TERM ON THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION BY A FOUR TO ONE VOTE. ,;.87- 014 Nominations were accepted for Debbie GainesD seat. Council Member Dupee nominated Mrs. Gaines and Council Member Huff nominated Curt DeCamillo. A MOTION WAS ,MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS. COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF VOTED FOR MR. DeCAMILLO, AND MAYOR POOL AND COUNCIL MEMBERS TURVILLE, COLE AND DUPEE VOTED FOR MRS. GAINES. DEBBIE GAINES WAS REAPPOINTED TO A TWO YEAR TERM ON THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION BY A FOUR TO ONE VOTE. 87- 015 Nominations were accepted for Gloria JohnsonDs seat. Council Member Cole nominated Mrs. Johnson. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF AND SECONDED BY MR. COLE TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS. MRS. JOHNSON WAS UNANIMOUSLY REAPPOINTED TO A TWO YEAR TERMON THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. 877 016 Nominations were then accepted for Kathy BloebaumDs seat. Council Member Dupee nominated Curt DeCamillo and Council Member Cole nomi- nated Nick Jones. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF TO CLOSE THE NOMINATIONS. COUNCIL MEMBERS HUFF AND COLE VOTED FOR MR. JONES AND MAYOR POOL AND COUNCIL MEMBERS TURVILLE AND DUPEE VOTED FOR MR. DeCAMILLO. CURT DeCAMILLO WAS APPOINTED TO A ONE YEAR TERM ON THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION BY A THREE TO TWO VOTE. CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD It was explained that two terms had expired on the Code Enforcement Board and both Emma Higgins and Ed Whitehead were requesting re-appointment. ~i; Nominations were accepted for Mrs. Higgin's seat. No other nominations were received, and MRS. HIGGINS WAS UNANIMOUSLY REAPPOINTED TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD. Nominations were accepted for Mr. WhiteheadDs seat. No other nomi- 87- nations were received, and MR. WHITEHEAD WAS UNANIMOUSLY REAPPOINTED 018 TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD. 87- 019 Due to the appointment of Mr. Carden to the Planning and Zoning Commission, nominations were accepted to fill the vacancy created by this appointment. NICK JONES WAS UNANIMOUSLY APPOINTED TO FILL MR. CARDEN'S SEAT ON THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD. PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD It was explained that the Parks and Recreation Board is appointed by the Mayor. The following current members of the Board were reappointed: 87-020 Cuqui Whitehead Kathy Asmann Bob Milke Fred Sommer Jean Sullivan Sally Ulch Jack Gaines Phyllis Hurley Rena Clark Billie King Cynthia Wilson ~ REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING e January 13, 1987 Page -10- The following new appointments to the Board were made: Linda Murray Larry Maynor COUNCIL LIAISON AND OTHER APPOINTMENTS LAKE APOPKA NATURAL GAS Before any nominations were made, Council Member Dupee asked if anyone knew how Lake Apopka Natural Gas Company operated because the minutes received by the City did not contain any information pertinent to how the fees paid to the City were generated, and how and when they would expand operations. Much discussion ensued concerning who should represent the City on the Board of Directors. It was determined that a City Staff Member should also attend the Board Meetings, and Finance Director Van Zile was asked to do so. 87- 021 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE TO REAPPOINT JOHN SARGENT AS THE CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE ON THE LAKE APOPKA NATURAL GAS DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THERE WERE NO OTHER NOMINATIONS AND MR. SARGENT'S TWO YEAR REAPPOINTMENT WAS UNANIMOUS. 87- 022 During a discussion, with no formal motions, the following people were reappointed as councilor citizen liaisons: Cooper Memorial Library Liaison: Council Member Ann Dupee Chamber of Commerce Liaison: Council Member Lester Cole Lake County Pollution Control Board (Lake Water Authority): Council Member Hal Turville East Central Florida Regional Planning Council: Council Member Ann Dupee East Central Florida Regional Planning Council A-95 Review Team: Nick Jones Lake Community Action Agency, Inc.: Council Member Lester Cole Lake County Board of Commissioners: Council Member Richard Huff Zoning Board of Adjustment: City Council Housing Board of Adjustment: City Council Lake County League of Cities Board of Directors: Council Member Ann Dupee and Mayor Robert A. Pool as the alternate CITIZEN COMMENTS: Cecil Smart, owner of Smart's Lock and Rey, commented that he hoped the City Police Department would soon cease trying to open locked cars. Mr. Hooten stated that he did not agree with the sewer rate increase based upon water consumption because he was being penalized for watering his lawn and keeping his yard looking nice. Mr. Hooten was advised that he could install a separate meter for irrigation, and he would be charged only for the water used. e . REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 13, 1987 Page -11- Mr. Hooten also asked if the Council would consider installing sidewalk on Minnehaha Avenue. Mr. Hooten was advised that each year money was budgeted for sidewalks. However, at the present time priority areas were those used by children when walking to school. The Council agreed that a sidewalk was needed on Minnehaha Avenue, and that it would be included on the list for future projects. There being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m. $~/~ R~ert A. Poo , Mayor Attest: