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JULY 28, 1992
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday,
July 28, 1992 in the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order at 7:30
p.m, by Mayor Pool with the following Council Members present: Council Member
Turville, and Council Member Ivey. Other City Officials present were City Manager
Saunders, City Attorney Baird, Finance Director Van Zile, and Deputy City Clerk
Whitlock.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was offered by Council Member Ivey followed by the repeating of The
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present.
MINUTES
The minutes of the Regular Meeting held July 14, 1992 were approved as presented.
VISITORS WITH BUSINESS
Refuge Church of Our Lord, Resolution 760
Mayor Pool read Resolution 760 by title only. He explained the request for a
Conditional Use Permit would allow the conversion of an existing vacant structure into
a Church Fellowship Hall in a C-1 (Light Commercial District).
The structure is located at the southeast corner of Bloxam Avenue and Montrose Street
which is two parcels west from the Refuge Church of Our Lord. The church is
growing and needs more room for meetings and a fellowship hall. The Planning and
Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit subject
to the conditions listed in the Resolution which allows grass parking on the site rather
than paved parking. Staff also recommends approval. Mayor Pool opened the Public
Hearing. No comments were received in favor or in opposition to Resolution 760.
Mayor Pool closed the Public Hearing.
92-10? After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Turville
seconded by Council Member Ivev and carried unanimously by roll call
vote to adopt Resolution 760.
CBS Industries (C.B., Inc.)/Truss Builders, Resolution 759, and Variance Request
Mayor Pool read Resolution 759 by title only. City Manager Saunders explained that
the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of locating offices at the
old truss manufacturing facility located at the corner of Minneola Avenue and West
Lake Drive, which is zoned M-1. C.B., Inc. is also requesting a variance to allow a
trailer to be used for the proposed office. They want to move an existing office trailer
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now located adjacent to the retail area on Carroll Street to the truss plant site. The
Code allows modular structures if they meet standard building code, but not trailers.
The structure C.B.S. desires to move to the site has axles and wheels, and is
considered a trailer, not a modular structure, and it does not meet the standard
building code. Council has been consistent in the past in denying requests of this
nature.
Mayor Pool opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Jim Grant, representing C.B.S.
introduced Mr. Gus Dixon, General Manager. Mr. Grant stated the trailer they
propose to move to the corner of Minneola Avenue and West Lake Drive has been
used as an office, located for 11 years on their property on Carroll Street. No permit
has been located on the trailer and the City has no record of a permit. He stated that
no one has questioned the use of the trailer as an office at its present site and the
proposed site would be less noticeable. Mr. Grant felt that since the C.B.S. owned
both properties, there shouldn't be any restrictions regarding moving the trailer. Mr.
Grant also had trouble understanding the definition of trailer in the Code.
City Manager Saunders stated that although the Code was written many years ago, the
Council has been consistent in their interpretation. Some modular units would be
allowed, but only if they met Standard Building Code. Mayor Pool closed the Public
Hearing.
92-108 After some discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Turville
seconded by Council Member Ivev and carried unanimously by roll call
vote to anDrove the Conditional Use Permit as written but deny the
Variance Request to allow a mobile unit that does not meet standard
building codes.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Amended Guidelines, Community Development Block Grant
Mr. Errol Jones of Fred Fox Enterprises stated that the Citizen's Advisory Task Force
(CATF) for the Community Development Block Grant has met and reviewed the
guidelines for the Block Grant. They recommend the guidelines be amended as
follows: 1) Change from "very low income" status to "low moderate income" status
(per the Department of Community Affairs approval). 2) Add provisions for the debt
be forgiven upon the death of the homeowner if the home owner dies without meeting
the minimum stay requirement. 3) Add provisions for a cap of $17,500 unless
recommended by the CATF and approved by the City Council.
92-109 After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Turville
seconded by Council Member Ivev and carried unanimously t0 approve
the amended Guidelines for the Communi Development Block Grant.
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Introduction of Amended Ordinance 276-C
Mayor Pool read Ordinance 276-C by title only. He explained that at the Public
Hearing held July 14, citizens requested the Ordinance be amended from restricting
gas powered motors to 10 h.p. on the internal land-locked lakes to prohibiting all gas
powered motors. The Ordinance has been re-advertised and the Final Reading is
scheduled for August 11, 1992.
92-110 A motion was made by Council Member Ivey and seconded by Council
Member Turville to introduce Amended Ordinance 276-C.
NEW BUSINESS
Bid Award -Community Development Block Grant
Mr. Errol Jones of Fred Fox Enterprises requested two bids be approved pending
approval of the Citizen's Advisory Task Force (CATF), as follows: Donle
Enterprises bid of $12,991 for the Wayman High home, and L & L Construction bid
of $6, 875 for the Katie Bell Davis home.
92-111 After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Council. Member Iv
seconded by Council Member Turville and carried unanimously to
a~yrove the bid of $l2 991 from Donle Enterprises on the Wayman High
home. and the bid of $6 875 from L & L Construction on the Katie Bell
Davis home pending approvad of the Citizen's Advisory Task Force
CATF .
West Park, Softball Field Lighting
City Manager Saunders stated that lighting for the West Park Softball Field could be
purchased by buying direct from the manufacturer, providing a savings of
approximately $12,000. The proposed light system is a newly patented system
developed by Musco using metal poles with concrete bases. Leesburg just recently
installed Musco light systems at Pat Thomas Field with their own crew and they are
very satisfied. He requested approval of Musco as a sole source provider to light the
West Park Softball Field. Cost of the design, engineering, poles, and light fixtures
ready for installation (by City crews) would be $27,844 direct from the manufacturer.
Direct purchase will avoid sales tax and will also avoid the installation costs,
overhead, and profit costs normally charged by a private contractor.
City Manager Saunders stated that City crews will also be moving a fence to conform
the field to a regulation softball field.
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92-112 A motion was made by Council Member Ivey seconded by Council
Member Turville. and carried unanimously to approve Musco as a sole
source provider for lighting the West Park Field.
Ad Valorem Millage
City Manager Saunders stated the Trim Law requires that the City notify the County
Property Appraisers Office by July 31 of each year of the Ad Valorem Millage rate
for next year. The rate of 2.729 is proposed which is the same rate as last year and
the year before. This rate is the lowest of all full-service communities in Lake
County. It will generate a 2.47 % increase in revenue. The first proposed hearing
date for the budget will be September 10, with the final hearing on September 24, as
long as these dates do not conflict with the County or School Board.
92-113 A motion was made by Council Member Ivev seconded by Council
Member Pool (who turned the gavel over to Council Member Turville)
and carried unanimously t~prove the 2 729 Ad Valorem Millage rnte.
League of Cities Appointment of Voting Delegate
City Manager Saunders stated that at the present time he is the only person registered
to attend the annual Florida League of Cities Convention to be held August 20-22. A
voting delegate should be appointed who will have the authority to vote in any League
of Cities' action that takes place during the convention.
92-114 A motion was made by Council Member Turville seconded by Council
Member Ivev, and carried unanimously to appoint Ci , Manager
Saunders as the authorized Voting Delegate at the Florida League of
Cities annual convention August 20-22.
There being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
Robert A. Pool, Mayor
Attest:
p E. Van Zi ity , Jerk