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REGULAR MEETING
February ,22 , 1983
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was
held February 22, 1983 in the City Council Chambers. The Meeting
was called to order by Mayor Beals at 7:30 p.m. with the following
Council Members in attendance: Hal Turville, Lester Cole, and Ann
Dupee. Mayor Pro Tern Pool was absent. Other City Officials present
were: City Manager Forbes, City Attorney Baird, Finance Director
Saunders and Deputy City Clerk Brandt.
MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting held February 8, 1983 were approved
as presented.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
CITY LOGO
It was reported that the City Logo has been officially registered with
with the Department of State.
SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT GRANT - EPA 201 PROGRAM
City Manager Forbes reminded the Council that the City Engineer and he
would be in Tallahassee on Wednesday to meet with Department of Environ-
mental Regulation Officials and discuss the EPA 201 Program Grant.
CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION BIKE-A-THON
It was reported that Jo Cunningham has requested permission to hold the
annual Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Bike-A-Thon around Lake Winona. City
Manager Forbes stated that he could see no problems with allowing this
as long as a guard is posted at each street intersection to slow traffic.
After some discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to allow the
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Bike-A-Thon to be held on Sunday, April 17th
around Lake Winona, and that all intersections be guarded by Cystic Fi-
brosis workers.
ART FESTIVAL
City Manager Forbes commented on how well the Clermont Art Festival was
planned, giving credit to Mrs. Sue Mecanick and the Art League.I0ra job
well done.
TRASH TRUCK
It was reported that the City's trash truck was broken down and that
City crews were somewhat behind in trash pick up. The truck was being
repaired and would soon be back in service.
UTILITY DEPARTMENT TRANSFERS TO NEW WATER MAINS
It was reported that the temporary work crew for the Utility Department
was working very well and that they had transferred seventy-nine service
lines to date. City Manager Forbes stated that he had many favorable re-
ports from citizens who were pleased with the increased water pressure
and improved water quality; and when the budgeted funds for this work are
depleted, he would report back to the Council and request additional funds
to complete the transfers.
CLERMONT HOTEL
Mayor Beals inquired about the status of the Clermont Hotel. City Manager
Forbes stated that the City's law firm handling the case had filed a peti-
tion for. mandatory injunction with the courts and Mr. Buttitta has twenty
days to respond.
COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE'S REPORT
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Ions per month. It was recommended that the City purchase the tank
from Modern Welding of Orlando because they are the only company
which has specifications for this type of tank and makes a standard
tank. Cost of the tank would be $1,424 plus $37 shipping charges.
83-034 After some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE,
SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO
ALLOW THE PURCHASE OF A 1,000 GALLON! PRESSURE TANK FROM MODERN WELD-
ING OF ORLANDO ATA COST OF $1,424 PLUS $37 SHIPPING CHARGES.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 226-C - AMENDS CHAPTER 19 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
Mayor Beals explained that this ordinance amends Chapter 19 Streets and
Sidewalks of the City Code to include a section on the acceptance of
roads into the City road system and clarifies City Policy on existing
deeded rights-of-way with unopened roads. The ordinance\was introduced
by Council Member Cole by title only.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 227-C - AMENDS CHAPTER 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Mayor Beals explained that this ordinance amends Chapter 1 General Pro-
visions by changing the definition of "computation of time" to conform
with the Florida Rules on Civil Procedure, and revises Section 1-8. Gen-
eral Penalty by deleting references to municipal courts and includes
language and fines which are consistent with our Code Enforcement Board
legislation. The ordinance was introduced by Council Member Dupee by
title only.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 228-C - AMENDS CHAPTER 3 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
An explanation was given by Mayor Beals stating that this ordinance
amends Chapter 3 Alcoholic Beverages by repealing Section 3-1 because
a license tax on alcoholic beverages is prohibited by State law, and
amends Sections 3-2 and 3-3 by making proper references to State Sta-
tutes. The ordinance was introduced by Council Member Turville by
title only.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 229-C - AMENDS CHAPTER 4 ANIMALS AND FOWL
Mayor Beals discussed that this ordinance amends Chapter 4 Animals and
Fowl by repealing obsolete sections regarding the redemption of animals
and fowl and sale of the same, and by amending Sections 4-1 and 4-2 to
update the procedures for trapping and shooting birds and game. The
ordinance was introduced by Council Member Cole by title only.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 230-C - AMENDS CHAPTER 24 TRAILERS AND TRAILER
CAMPS
It was discussed that this Ordinance amends Chapter 24 Trailers and
Trailer Camps by removing references to municipal courts. The ordinance
was introduced by Council Member Dupee by title only.
INTRODUCTION. OF ORDINANCE 231-C - AMENDS. CHAPTER 12 LICENSING
Mayor Beals explained that thtsordinance amends Chapter 12 of the City
Code on, Licensing to gain compliance with State Statutes, to clarify
procedures to revoke a license, and to define City procedures to license
itinerant vendors and peddlers. The ordinance was introduced by Council
Member Cole by title only.
SENATE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES PROPOSED BILL (PCB) 1
City Manager Forbes stated that the Senate Committee on Natural Resources
has passed a proposed Bill (PCB)l which amends the Florida Sewage Treat-
ment Grant Program to allow 50 million dollars in grants from State rev-
enues for treatment plant construction. 20 million dollars of this money
is specifically earmarked for small cities with a population IOf less than
10,000. Mr. Forbes suggested that the City send a letter to our repre-
sentatives in support of this bill, signed by Mayor Beals. ~assage of
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this bill would allow Clermont the opportunity to obtain 1.2 million
dollars to finance our treatment plant expansion. After some dis-
cussion, it was the consensus of the Council to send letters in
support of Bill (PCB) 1 which amends the Florida Sewage Treatment Grant
Program to the appropriate legislators.
FAC MAYORS' CUP RACE SCULLING REGATTA
Council Member Turville asked how manY' schools would be participating
in the Sculling Regatta to be held at Jaycee Beach on March 26, 1983.
City Manager Forbes stated that the plans had not been finalized, but
that he would be talking to Mr. Bill Ray and would report back to the
Council on this matter.
COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT IN THE AUDIENCE.
Mr. Joe Washuta who resides' next to the Market Basket Grocery on Min-
neola asked if something could be done about three dogs that repeatedly
scatter garbage from the Market Basket Dumpster allover his yard. He
stated that this happens almost nightly between 11:30 and 12:30 a.m.
City Manager Forbes stated that six letters had gone out last week to
dog owners who are in violation of the City's Animal Control Ordinance.
The owners not.d!n compliance would be appearing before the Code Enforce-
ment Board next week. He further'stated that he would check into Mr.
Washuta's particular situation and see what could be done to alleviate
the problem.
The Meeting adjourned
at 8:00 p.m~ (J
Charles B. Bea s,
Attest:
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Wayn Saunders, City Clerk
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Mayor