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12-28-1983 Regular Meeting
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
December 28, 1982
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was
held December 28, 1982 in the City Council Chambers. The Meeting
was called to order by Mayor Hoskinson at 7:30 p.m. with the follow-
ing Councilmen in attendance: Hal Turville, Bob Pool, and Michael
Conley. Other City Officials present were: City Manager Forbes
and Deputy City Clerk Brandt.
The Invocation was offered by Mayor Hoskinson, followed by the re-
peating of the Pledge of Allegiance by all present.
MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilman Turville, seconded by Councilman
Conley and unanimously carried to approve the Minutes of the Regular
Meeting held December 14, 1982 as presented.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
HOLIDAY GARBAGE COLLECTION
The Council Members and citizens present in the audience were reminded
of the revised collection schedule for this week due to the New Year's
Holiday.
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
It was reported that the first Council Meeting in January will be the
Organizational Meeting for the Council, and at this meeting appoint-
ments will be made to the various City Boards and Commissions.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Hoskinson stated that he had enjoyed serving the City of Clermont
during the past two years, and thanked the citizens for allowing him the
privilege.
COUNCILMAN CONLEY'S REPORT
Councilman Conley stated sentiments similar to Mayor HoskinsoITs_ and
thanked the citizens for allowing him the privilege and honor of being
able to serve them during the past two years.
COUNCILMAN TURVILLE'S REPORT
Councilman Turville stated that he had been by the new well site on
Minnehaha Avenue and asked if the landscaping around the building was
complete. He felt that more shrubbery was needed to. make the site more
aesthetically pleasing. After some discussion, it was the consensus of
the Council to have further landscaping done at the new well site. Mr.
Forbes stated that he would take care of this matter.
VISITORS. WITH BUSINESS
MR. NICK BUTTITTA - CLERMONT HOTEL
Mr. Nick Buttitta appeared before the Council to give a status report
on the Clermont Hotel. On July 27, 1982 the Council granted Mr. Buttitta
a 150 day extension to obtain permits and begin renovations at the hotel
or legal action would be taken. This extension expired on December 27,
1982 and no permits were obtained or renovations begun. Mr. Buttitta
stated that because of certain economic conditions he had filed for Chap-
ter Eleven reorganization which gives him 180 days to come up with a
plan for his assets. He stated that he was 120 d.ays iiltoth;e' .Te.q'uit_e~d time
frame and asked the Council for a sixty day extension on the hotel prop-
erty. Mr. Buttitta stated that he would be able to make the final de-
termination as to what will happen to the hotel at the end of the sixty
days. After some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY TO
GRANT MR. BUTTITTA THE REQUESTED SIXTY DAY EXTENSION. Councilman Pool
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stated that he would abstain from voting on the motion due to a con-
flict of interest. The motion died for lack of a second. Councilman
Turville stated that if'we s,tart condemnation proceedings now, the process
would encompass the sixty day time frame. Mayor Hoskinson stated that
he felt that Mr. Buttitta had not complied with the City's requests
during previous extensions, and he should not be granted any more time.
After further discussion, it was decided that City Attorney Baird will
need to give a legal opinion on beginning condemnation proceedings while
the property is under Chapter Eleven reorganization. After much discus-
82-201 sion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN TURVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
CONLEY AND CARRIED BY A TWO TO ONE VOTE THAT THE MATTER BE TABLED UNTIL THE.
JANUARY 11, 1983 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AT WHICH TIME THE COUNCIL WILL
EITHER TAKE LEGAL ACTION.OR GRANT THE SIXTY DAY EXTENSION TO MR. BUTTITTA.
VOTING WAS AS FOLLOWS: COUNCILMAN TURVILLE, AYE; COUNCILMAN CONLEY, AYE;
MAYOR HOSKINSON, NAY; AND COUNCILMAN POOL. ABSTAINED FROM VOTING DUE TO A
CONFLICT OF INTEREST. Mayor Hoskinson voted nay because of Mr. Buttitta's
previous non-compliance when extensions were granted.
MR. JACK SARGENT - ANNUAL REPORT LAKE APOPKA NATURAL GAS DISTRICT
Mr. Jack Sargent, Clermont's representative on the Board of Directors
of the Ap?pka Natural Gas District appeared before the Council to give
the District's Annual Report. Mr. Sargent gave a brief history of the
district which began in 1959. It was noted that when Mr. Sargent went
on the Board in January of 1975, the district was delinquent in three
interest and seven principa~ payments, but by the end of FY 1978 all
payments were brought up to date. It is the district's expectation
that by the end of FY 1984, or shortly thereafter, it will have re-
serves covering all outstanding bonds. Mr. Sargent noted that customers
and revenues continue to increase. He stated that the past year was a
good year for the district. Not excellent, but good. At the conclusion
of his report, Mr. Sargent requested that he be re-appointed to the Board
of Directors of the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District.
OLD BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 417 - POLICY ON TRIMMING OR REMOVAL OF SHORELINE
VEGETATION ON CITY OWNED PROPERTY
Councilman Turville stated that he wished to clarify a statement which
was printed in the "Little Sentinel" section of this morning's Orlando
Sentinel. Resolution No. 417 is concerned with City owned lake front
property, not private property. He stated that Resolution No. 417
was written to restate and clarify the City's policy on trimming and
removing shoreline vegetation on City. owned property. Mayor Hoskinson
asked that if the average high water mark was changed by local regula-
tory agencies, can the policy still be enforced. City Manager Forbes
stated that this would not cause any problems because a new resolution
82-202 could be drafted. After some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL-
MAN TURVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 417 TO ESTABLISH A POLICY FOR TRIMMING AND REMOV-
ING SHORELINE VEGETATION ON CITY OWNED PROPERTY.
OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED
At this time Mayor Hoskinson recessed the Council Meeting and the newly
elected Council Members Ann Dupee, Lester Cole, Charles Beals, and Bob
Pool were sworn in by Deupty City Clerk Brandt. Mayor Charles Beals
presented plaques of appreciation to out-going Mayor James Hoskinson
and Councilman Michael Conley.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Charles Beals reconvened the meeting and stated that. the chair
was open for nominations for Mayor Pro Tern of the Council. Council
Member Hal Turville nominated Council Member Robert Pool for the
position. With no further nominations from the floor, nominations were
82-203 closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN TURVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
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MEMBER ANN DUPEE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO APPOINT COUNCILMAN BOB
POOL MAYOR PRO TEM.
SLUDGE BIDS
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Mayor Beals stated that because no bids were received this year for
the City's sludge, he would like to exercise option #2 as stated in
City Manager Forbes memo to the Council dated December 22, 1982.
City Manager Forbes explained that in the past, the City has sold
the sludge to g~ove owners, and that this has been an innovative
approach because most cities have difficulties in disposing of their
sludge. Mayor Beals stated that he had received several inquiries
from citizens as to the availability of the sludge for their own use.
82-204 After some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN TURVILLE,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO ALLOW CITIZENS
TO HAUL AWAY THE SLUDGE FREE OF CHARGE FOR THEIR OWN PRIVATE USE. IF
A~PROBLEMS OCCUR WITH THIS DISPOSAL METHOD, THE SLUDGE MAY BE REBID
AT A FUTURE DATE.
REQUEST TO USE BISHOP FIELD - FLORIDA PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL SCHOOL
City Manager Forbes reported that Mr. Denny Doyle of the Florida Pro-
fessional Base ball School was again requesting the use of Bishop
Field from February 21st to April 9, 1983 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.,
Monday through Friday for professional instruction of youth in baseball
fundamentals. The dates and times have been cleared with the Babe Ruth
League and the High School. In return for the use of the field, the
school will make a $200 per week donation to the City for each week of
use. Mr. Forbes stated that they have used the field in the past, and
there were no problems; and recommended that they be allowed to use the
field as requested, and that the monies received be placed in the City's
Recreation Account for future improvements to the City's ball fields.
82-205 After some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN COLE, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN POOL AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO GRANT THE FLORIDA PROFESSIONAL
BASEBALL SCHOOL PERMISSION TO USE BISHOP FIELD TIMES AND DATES AS REQUEST-
ED, PROVIDING THEY SHOW PROOF OF CURRENT LIABILITY INSURANCE. THEIR $200
WEEKLY DONATION WILL BE PLACED IN THE CITY'S RECREATION ACCOUNT FOR FUTURE
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CITY'S BALL FIELDS.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LEASE - OFFICE SPACE IN JENKINS .AUDITORIUM
It was reported that the Chamber of Commerce's third and final option
period in the three year lease for office space in Jenkins Auditorium
was up for renewal. In the past, the Council has requested that their
rental fee for the space cover part of the cost of utilities used in
the building. The Chamber has offered to increase their office rental
82-206 fee from $40 to $45 per month for the third year of their lease. A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN COLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUP~ND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO ACCEPT THE CHAMBER'S PAYMENT OF $45 PER MONTH RENT
DURING THE FINAL YEAR OF THEIR LEASE AGREEMENT FO,R OFFICE SPACE IN JENKINS
AUDITORIUM BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1983.
MANHOLE REHABILITATION PROJECT
Mayor Beals reported that Altair Maintenance Services had been hired in
March of 1982 to repair manholes damaged by hydrogen sulfide in the sew-
age and agreed to honor their bid price for a period of one year from the
original contract signing, or until March 11, 1983. In early December
eleven additional manholes were found to need repairs for the same reason;
and Altair Maintenance Services agreed to repair these manholes at a cost
of $7,010.58 with a one year work guarantee. After some discussion, A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN TURVILLE TO ALLOW ALTAIR MAINTENANCE SERVICES
TO REHABILITATE THE ELEVEN MANHOLES AT A COST OF $7,010.58. At this point,
City Manager Forbes explained that he had met with Mr. Herb Rittger of
Altair Maintenance late yesterday afternoon and upon inspection found two
deep manholes which were repaired last year to have an improperly adhering
final protective coat after a second re-inspection. In light of these
developments, Mr. Forbes recommended that the rehabilitation of the eleven
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manholes be tabled until the problems with the two deep manholes are
resolved. COUNCIL MEMBERS POOL AND TURVILLE WITHDREW THEIR RESPECTIVE
MOTION AND SECOND WITH NO COUNCIL OBJECTIONS. The City Manager also
explained that he would like to use budgeted funds for the cleaning of
sewer lines with a jet cleaner, and will report back to the Council on
this matter.
STREET MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
It was reported by City Manager Forbes that an inventory of all City
Streets had been completed, and the streets rated good, fair, or poor
according to twelve types of defects. It was recommended that those
streets receiving the lowest rating be overlayed with Hotmix as part
of the FY 1982-1983 Street Maintenance Program. After some discus-
sion, it was the consensus of the Council to go ahead with the Street
Maintenance Program as explained in the City Manager's Memo to the
City Council dated December 22, 1982 and let bids for the asphalt
work which will be submitted to the Council on January 25, 1983.
The Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
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