10-25-1983 Regular Meeting
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CITY OF CLERMONT
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
October 25, 1983
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held
Tuesday, October 25, 1983 in the City Council Chambers. The meeting
was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Beals with the following
Council Members in attendance: Council Member Dupee, Council Member
Turville, and Mayor Pro Tern Pool. Council Member Cole was absent.
Other City Officials present were: City Manager Forbes, City Attorney
Baird, Finance Director Saunders, and Deputy City Clerk Brandt.
The Invocation was given by City Manager Forbes followed by the repeat-
ing of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present.
MINUTES
The Minutes of the October 11, 1983 Regular Meeting and the October 20,
.1983 Workshop were approved as presented.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
DECEMBER COUNCIL MEETING
It was reported that the second Council Meeting in December occurs
the day after City Hall is closed for the Holiday and at a time
when many people are out of town for vacation. It was suggested
that the meeting be moved up one week to December 20, 1983. After
83-183 some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER POOL, SECONDED
BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO HOLD THE
SECONDED REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING IN DECEMBER ON THE 20TH.
HOSPITAL SIGN REQUEST
It was reported that South Lake Memorial Hospital had requested
permission to place an "Open Twenty-four Hours" sign at the
bottom of its existing sign on the Community Service sign located
on Highway 50. Addition of the sign would entail reposition-
ing the smaller signs on the larger sign. It was the consensus
of the Council to allow South Lake Memorial Hospital to alter its
sign.
SPRINGSTEAD & ASSOCIATES, CONTRACT FOR 201 PLAN
As discussed at the October 20, 1983 Workshop, Springstead and
Associates have submitted additional bills in the amount of
$16,618.06 for the extra work completed when the City included
two additional alternative sites in the 201 Study. After some
83-184dicussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER POOL, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO PAY THE
ADDITIONAL BILLS SUBMITTED BY JOHN SPRINGSTEAD AND ASSOCIATES
IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,618.06 FOR EXTRA WORK COMPLETED FOR THE
CITY'S 201 STUDY.
TENT MEETING REQUEST
Pastor Bruce Stewart appeared before the Council to answer any
questions about his request to hold an eight day tent meeting
on November 13th through the 20th on property located south
of Highway 50 on Grand Highway behind Sparkle Clean Car Wash.
It was explained that the City's policy on Tent Meetings allows
them to be held for a maximum of three days. Pastor Stewart
explained that he hoped to start a new Church in Clermont and
needed the extra days to introduce himself to the community.
He also stated that he felt this situation was unique, and
a new church might result from the meeting.
83-185 After some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER POOL,
SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE, AND CARRIED BY A FOUR TO ONE
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VOTE TO ALLOW PASTOR BRUCE W. STEWART TO CONDUCT AN EIGHT DAY
TENT MEETING ON NOVEMBER 13TH THROUGH THE 19TH. MAYOR BEALS
VOTED NAY.
Mayor Beals stated that he was against any change in the City's
present policy and felt no exceptions should be made. Council
Member Turville stated that he would like to see the City's
present policy repealed and an Ordinance written that would
ban any type of tent meeting within the City Limits.
SOUTH LAKE ART LEAGUE
It was reported that the South Lake Art League had sent a letter
expressing its interest in leasing or purchasing the Old Library
Building should it become available. Also, the Art League is
sponsoring the second Art Festival to be held on February 25th
and 26th on the grounds of the Highlander Hut following the same
rules and regulations as last year. After some discussion, it
was the consensus of the Council to allow the Festival to be
held on February 25th and 26th, 1984, using the guidelines
established in 1983.
COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE'S REPORT
COOPER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Council Member Dupee reported that the old vault had been refur-
bished into a Young Adult Room, and invited everyone to stop
by and see it. She also invited everyone to the library's
Christmas Open House on December 1st at 7:30 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE'S REPORT
CLERVUE DRIVE IN THEATER
Council Member Turville reported that he had received complaints
about the showing of "Adult Movies" at the Clervue Drive In. He
stated that some action must be taken, and asked that the matter
be placed on the agenda for the next meeting. He also asked
City Attorney Baird to prepare legal advice for the Council as
to what steps they might take against the theater if it does not
stop advertising/showing the adult movies. It was pointed out
that the Mayor had written the owner of the theater two letters
on this matter, and no responses were received.
MAYOR BEAL'S REPORT
LEAGUE OF CITIES CONVENTION
Mayor Beals reported that the main theme of the convention was
opposition to Proposition One and that Larry Kelly of Daytona
Beach had been elected President of the organization. He also
thanked the Council for designating him the City's voting dele-
gate to the convention.
VISITORS WITH BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 458 - CUP REQUEST FOR 980 DESOTO STREET
Mayor Beals explained that Ray and Sue Mecanick were requesting a
conditional use permit to operate an office for their sign shop
and a professional art office in an old warehouse at 980 Desoto
Street which is located in an R-3 Residential/Professional Zone.
Mayor Beals asked for comments from those present in the audience,
and no one spoke for or against the proposed CUP. After some
83-186 discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE, SECONDED
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BY COUNCIL MEMBER POOL AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE
TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 458 WHICH GRANTS A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
TO ALLOW A PROFESSIONAL OFFICE IN AN R-) ZONE AT 980 DESOTO STREET.
VOTING WAS AS FOLLOWS: COUNCIL MEMBERS POOL, TURVILLE, AND DUPEE,
AYE; AND MAYOR BEALS, AYE. THE RESOLUTION WAS READ BY TITLE ONLY.
JERRY MCDOWELL - LAKE COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING
Jerry McDowell, Executive Director of the Lake County Council On
Aging, appeared before the Council to request office space at
Jenkins Auditorium, should it become available. He stated that
the Kehlor Park Recreation Building where the office is presently
located is small, and people have problems locating the building.
City Manager Forbes stated that signs will be placed on the building
which should help in locating it. He also stated that the Chamber
of Commerce had sent a letter to the City asking to renew their
lease on the office space for another year.
Mayor Beals stated that there were three offices in the auditorium,
and possibly one could be made available to the Council On Aging.
It was suggested that the Chamber could book Jenkins Auditorium
and keep the rental fees for its own use as part of the lease
agreement.
Mr. McDowell stated that he would be willing to cooperate with
the Chamber. Ann Ritch, President of the Chamber of Commerce,
who was present in the audience, stated that she would be willing
to meet with the City Council and the Lake County Council On
Aging to work out a mutually satisfactory agreement for the use
of Jenkins Auditorium.
After some further discussion, it was the consensus of the Council
to table the matter for two weeks and make a final decision on the
use of Jenkins Auditorium at that time.
OLD BUSINESS
REVIEW OF LEASE AGREEMENT FOR JAYCEE BEACH HOUSE
It was reported that thirty days ago on a trial basis, Mr. Kyle
Woodard was allowed to place a pool table and four additional
video games in the building. If no problems occurred, he would
be allowed to continue. City Manager Forbes reported that no
one had complained about Mr. Woodard's operation of the building
during October.
Council Member Turville stated that he felt a water front park
was not compatible with a game room concept. When the bids were
let for use of the building, part of the specifications were no
video games and now the City, by amending the lease agreement,
has allowed the Beach House to become a "game room". Mr. Turville
stated that he felt the specifications should be rewritten and
bids let again for operation of the building.
City Manager Forbes suggested that the City should reassess the
operation at the end of Mr. Woodard's first option period which
ends on May )1, 1984, and meanwhile allow him to operate with
the additional equipment.
After some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE
TO DENY THE EXTENSION AND GO BACK TO THE CONTRACT AS IT WAS IN
EFFECT PRIOR TO THE EXTENSION. THE MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A
SECOND.
Mayor Beals stated that while Mr. Turville's comments were well
taken, the City Council, in good faith, should allow operation
under the amendment until the end of the first option period.
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l3-187 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER POOL, AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER DUPEE TO ALLOW THE LEASE TO CONTINUE, AS AMENDED, UNTIL
THE END OF THE FIRST OPTION PERIOD ON MAY 31, 1984, AND AT THAT
TIME REASSESS THE OPERATION OF THE BUILDING.
Council Member Dupee asked to amend the motion to read that if
any problems occur, they will be addressed immediately and then
withdrew the amendment due to a conflict in the wording of the
lease presently in effect.
THE MOTION PASSED BY A THREE TO ONE VOTE WITH COUNCIL MEMBER
TURVILLE VOTING NAY.
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 157-M & 158-M, REZONING OF WADE PROPERTY
Mayor Beals read both Ordinances by title only and explained that
Mr. Wade had originally requested to rezone property which fronted
on Grand Highway R-) and the property which fronted on Highway 50
C-2.
He then called on Mr. Dennis Horton, Attorney for Mr. Wade,
who explained an alternate plan arrived at by Mr. Wade which is
a compromise between his original request and the recommendations
of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Horton pointed out
that the density in the R-3 Zone had been lowered to 176 units
instead of 194, the R-) property would act as a buffer zone between
the proposed Commercial area and the existing Residential property
on Grand Highway, and that to avoid problems with headlights
shining on existing homes, the entrance and exit roads had been
planned to line up with Almond and Highland Streets.
Mr. Paul paynton, Civil Engineer for Mr. Wade, then explained
about the proposed Commercial area on Highway 50 and how the
development would change the topography of the land, and the pro-
posed lift station which would be included in the development.
Mayor Beals explained that the confusing aspects of the discussion
were occurring because Mr. Wade had made an original request for
rezoning the property, the Planning and Zoning Commission had made
its recommendations, and Mr. Wade was presenting a modified request.
It was pointed out that presently the only differences between
the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendations and Mr. Wade's
were that the C-2 zoning area depth was increased and he was asking
that the area fronting on Grand Highway be zoned R-2 with a Planned
Unit Development.
Mayor Beals asked for comments from those present in the audience,
and several people spoke on the proposed rezoning.
Mr. Elbert Ritchie reiterated his position that the Council should
accept the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Mr. Jack Knight stated that his main concern was Commercial prop-
erty being allowed to develop on Grand Highway, and he was assured
that this would not happen in the present request.
Mr. Paul Hobensack stated that he favored what Mr. Wade had proposed
tonight.
Mr. John York and Mr. Tommy York both stated that they opposed high
density developments and favored single family residences.
Much discussion ensued and Council Member Turville asked what area
would be developed first if the request was approved. Mr. Paynton
stated that logically it should be the area behind Quincy's. Mr.
Turville also stated that he had problems with the requested C-2
depth due to unanswered environmental questions with the lakes on
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the property, and that the proposed buffer units would probably
be the last units developed.
After much discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE
TO ADOPT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION,
AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE. AFTER SOME DISCUSSION, COUNCIL
MEMBER DUPEE WITHDREW HER SECOND TO THE MOTION.
Mayor Beals then asked Mr. Wade if he would accept the rezoning of
this property according to the Planning and Zoning Commission's
recommendations. Mr. Wade stated that since this was a very
important matter, he would like more time to consider the recom-
mendations.
After further discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER
TURVILLE TO DENY MR. WADE'S REQUESTS AND THIS MOTION DIED FOR
LACK OF A SECOND.
83-188 Upon further discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER POOL,
SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO TABLE
MR. WADE'S REQUESTS FOR TWO WEEKS.
SPRAYFIELD HAY CROP
,City Manager Forbes reported that work was progressing on the City's
sprayfield and should be completed by the end of January 1984. He
stated that the City should try to bid out and sell the hay crop
which will be grown on the site. Mr. Forbes passed out sample bid
forms for the management and purchase of the hay crop and asked the
Council to be considering what direction they wanted to take.
ELECTIONS
City Manager Forbes informed the Council of the upcoming City
Election on December 6, 1983, and gave each member an election
checklist.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
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CHARLES B. BEALS, MAYOR
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