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NOVEMBER 9, 1982
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held November
9, 1982 in the City Council Chambers. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor
Hoskinson at 7:30 p.m. with the following Councilmen in attendance: Michael
Conley and Hal- Turville. Absent, Bob Pool. Other City Officials present were:
City Manager Furbes, City Attorney Baird, Finance Director Saunders, and Julie
Brandt.
The Invocation was offered by Mayor Hoskinson, followed by repeating of the
Pledge of Allegiance by all present.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
WATER HYACINTHS
It was reported that the City Crew from the Public Works Department spent two
days removing water hyacinths from Lake Minneola as requested by the Council.
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR DECEMBER ELECTIONS
City Manager Forbes reported that the City is:requt~ed :to1 hold two Special
Meetings in December in conjunction with the City Election. One meeting is to
prepare the ballot box and the second to canvass the ballot. After some discussion,
it was the consensus of the Council to hold the first meeting on December 6th at
5:30 p.m. and the second meeting on December 8th at 7:30 a.m.
FIRE INSURANCE RECLASSIFICATION
It was reported that since the water system improvements are now complete, the
Insurance Services Offices are re-evaluating the City's fire insurance classification.
Because of the improvements, we believe that our fire classification will be lower
and thus reduce our citizens' fire insurance rates.
BLACKBURN PROPERTY
It was reported that one year ago the City Fire Department burned down two vacant
houses, at the owner's request, on the Blackburn property located on Pitt Street
just north of Shady Nook Lake. Mrs. Blackburn has requested that the City burn
down the remaining house on the property. She has signed a release and the burning
will be used as a training exercise for the Fire Department. After some discussion,
it was the consensus of the Council to allow the City Fire Department to burn down
the house and use the fire as a training exercise.
DECORATIVE LICENSE TAGS
It was reported that Cathy Kyle wished to donate decorative license tags to the City
for use on the Police Department's vehicles. After some discussion, it was the con-
sensus of the Council to accept the decorative tags and that they be placed on City
vehicles.
JAYCEE BEACH BOAT RAMP IMPROVEMENTS
City Manager Forbes reported that he had received another City-County Agreement for
the Jaycee Beach Boating Improvements Project. The County would like the agreement
executed at the City's earliest convenience and payment made of Clermont's local
contribution of $3,283. City Attorney Baird questioned the wording of the last sen-
tence of Paragraph Two under "County Duties" in the Agreement. After some discussion,
82-177 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURVILLE AND UNANIMOUSLY
CARRIED TO ACCEPT THE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY FOR THE JAYCEE BEACH BOATING IMPROVE-
MENTS PROJECT, SUBJECT TO CLARIFICATION OF THE WORDING IN PARAGRAPH TWO UNDER "COUNTY
DUTIES" BY CITY ATTORNEY BAIRD. PAYMENT OF $3,283 TO BE MADE UPON CLARIFICATION.
LIGHT POLE CHANGES AT KEHLOR PARK TENNIS COURTS
City Manager Forbes reported that the Parks and Recreation Board has asked that the
light poles within the Kehlor Park Tennis Courts be moved outside of the playing area.
Numerous players have complained that the poles are located too close to the edge of
the courts. After Florida Power relocates the poles, additional costs will include
underground wiring and an electrician's fee to hook-up the lights. After some dis-
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82-178 cussion, A ,MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN TURVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO HAVE THE POLES AT THE KEHLOR PARK TENNIS COURTS MOVED
OUTSIDE THE FENCE, UNDERGROUND WIRING INSTALLED, AND THE LIGHTS HOOKED-UP AT A
COST NOT TO EXCEED $1 ,000.
MAYOR'S REPORT
PURCHASE OF TEN SPARE AIR TANKS FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT
Mayor Hoskinson stated that the Fire Chief had requested permission to purchase
ten spare air tanks from Safety Equipment Company at a cost of $2,400. This amount
had been budgeted for eight tanks but Safety Equipment would honor a previous bid
82-179 price which allows us to purchase ten tanks. After some discussion, A MOTION WAS
MADE BY COUNCILMAN TURVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED
TO ALLOW THE PURCHASE OF TEN SPARE AIR TANKS FROM SAFETY EQUIPMENT COMPANY AT A
COST OF $2,400.
CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT
Mayor Hoskinson stated that if there were no Council objections, he would like to
defer appointing a Council Member to the Centennial Committee until after the
Election. After some discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to defer making
the appointment until the January organizational meeting.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT
Mayor Hoskinson stated that he believed that a column should be added to the Monthly
Building Department Report which would show the revenue generated from the issuance
of permits. City Manager Forbes stated that he would look into this matter and re-
port back to the Council.
COUNCILMAN CONLEY'S REPORT
Councilman Conley inquired as to the status of the condemnation proceedings against
the Langley property on Lakeshore Drive. City Attorney Baird stated that the pro-
ceedings are progressing on schedule.
COMPLAINTS REGARDING WATER QUALITY IN PROBLEM AREAS OF THE CITY
Councilman Conley stated that!hehad received numerous complaints regarding water
discoloration and taste in certain areas of the City which have old galvanized water
lines. He noted that connection of these areas to the new water mains was scheduled
to begin the first of the year, and asked if the connections to the new lines could
begin earlier, and be completed, by Christmas in the worst areas of the City. After
some discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to get started on the connections
as soon as possible.
RESOLUTION NO. 415 - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 931 WEST MONTROSE STREET
Mr. John Blanchard appeared before the Council requesting a Conditional Use Permit
for Professional Offices in an R-3 Zone. Although an R-3 Zone allows professional
offices, a CUP is required to insure that the office will be compatible with the
surrounding neighborhood. Mr. Blanchard stated that there was ample room for park-
ing for both clients and office personnel. Traffic would be minimal because clients
are seen by appointment in his accounting/real estate office. It was noted that the
Planning and Zoning Commission had changed the required number of parking spaces from
twelve to ten. Councilman Turville stated that he had attended the meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission and when the required number of parking spaces was
changed to ten, no mention was made of the real"estatedfftce,'::He ,th,en asked"Mr.
Blanchard if there was adequate parking for both businesses. Mr. Blanchard reiterated
that there would be enough parking because clients come to the office by appointment
only. Mayor Hoskinson asked if there were any objection to the granting of this CUP
from members of the audience. Mr. Roy Grose who lives near the building asked if
anyone was living in it because in the past he had problems with a tenqlilill~. Mr.'
Blanchard stated that the person who caused the problems no longer worked for him
and that no one would be living in the building. Mr. Grose stated that he was in
favor of granting the CUP. City Manager Forbes stated that a turn-around should be
provided for the cars parked on the west side of the building so they would not have
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to back out into traffic. Mr. Blanchard agreed with this suggestion. After some
82-180 discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN TURVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CON-
LEY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 415 FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
AT 931 MONTROSE STREET SUBJECT TO THE EIGHT REQUIREMENTS LISTED IN THE RESOLUTION.
VOTING WAS AS FOLLOWS: COUNCILMAN TURVILLE, AYE; COUNCILMAN CONLEY, AYE; AND
MAYOR HOSKINSON, AYE.
MISCELLANEOUS ORDINANCE 147-M - GRANTING A GARBAGE FRANCHISE TO SOUTH LAKE REFUSE
Ordinance 147-M was introduced by Councilman Conley for its second and final reading.
City Manager Forbes explained that the ordinance would give South Lake Refuse a non-
exclusive franchise for refuse container collections and allow competition with Dump
All, Inc for this service. Mayor Hoskinson called for any comments, questions or
objections from those present in the audience. Mr. Grose stated that he was concerned
that these companies would pick up the trash early in the morning and disturb area
residents. City Manager Forbes stated that this type of problem could be worked out
82-181 with the companies if the City received any complaints. After some discussion A MOTION
WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURVILLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED
TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 147-M GRANTING A GARBAGE COLLECTION FRANCHISE TO SOUTH LAKE REFUSE
SERVICE, INC. VOTING WAS AS FOLLOWS: COUNCILMAN CONLEY, AYE; COUNCILMAN TURVILLE,
AYE; AND MAYOR HOSKINSON, AYE. THE ORDINANCE WAS READ BY TITLE ONLY.
ORDINANCE 225-C - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 213-C PROVIDING FOR A MUNICIPAL
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
Ordinance 225-C was introduced by Councilman Conley for its second and final reading.
City Manager Forbes explained that the ordinance changes were needed to comply with
revised State Laws regarding Code Enforcement Boards. Among the changes were the
addition of another member to the Board and a reduction in the dollar amount per
day the Board could levy as a fine for non-compliance from $500 to $250 per day.
Councilman Turville questioned if the City would be in violation of the Ordinance
if another member was not appointed to the Board immediately. City Attorney Baird
stated that the City would not be in violation regarding the extra member on the
Board, however, the Code Enforcement Board must now levy fines of only $250 per day.
Members of the Board will be appointed by the Council during the January organizational
meeting. Mayor Hoskinson called for any comments or discussion from the audience.
82-182 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURVILLE AND UNANIMOUSLY
CARRIED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 225-C, AMENDING ORDINANCE 213-C PROVIDING FOR A MUNICIPAL
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD. THE VOTING WAS AS FOLLOWS: COUNCILMAN TURVILLE, AYE; COUNCIL-
MAN CONLEY, AYE; AND MAYOR HOSKINSON, AYE. THE ORDINANCE WAS READ BY TITLE ONLY.
ORDINANCE 224-C - AN ORDINANCE SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORATE OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT
PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT
Ordinance 224-C was introduced by Councilman Conley for its second and final reading.
City Manager Forbes explained that this Ordinance was necessary to update the City's
Charter to comply with changes in Florida State Law and to streamline the operations
of the City's Finance Department. The following provisions of the City Charter are
to be repealed: Article XII, Article XIII, Article XIV, and Article II, Section 10 (d)
and placed on the Ballot of the City's next General Election. Mayor Hoskinson called
for any comments or discussion from the audience. After some discussion, A MOTION WAS
MADE BY COUNCILMAN TURVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO
ADOPT ORDINANCE 224-C AN ORDINANCE SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORATE OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT
PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT. VOTING WAS AS FOLLOWS:
COUNCILMAN TURVILLE, AYE; COUNCILMAN CONLEY, AYE; AND MAYOR HOSKINSON, AYE. THE
ORDINANCE WAS READ BY TITLE ONLY.
PURCHASE OF PRESSURE WASHER FOR UTILITY DEPARTMENT
It was reported that the Utility Department had budgeted $600 for the purchase of a
pressure washer with 500 psi at 3 gpm. However, it was learned that a pressure washer
of this type does not have enough pressure with an eight foot wand to clean the lift
stations. Because of this, Utility Director Davis has recommended the purchase of a
washer with 1,000 psi from Lake Sumter Equipment, the low bidder at $1,230. The addi-
tional monies for this washer could come from Utility Department Contingencies. Council-
man Turville asked if this pressure washer had been tried by the Utility Department to
test actual cleaning power. City Manager Forbes stated that he did not believe that it
82-183 had been tested. After some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY TO
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PURCHASE THE PRESSURE WASHER FROM LAKE SUMTER EQUIPMENT, THE LOW BIDDER AT
$1,230. The motion died for lack of a second. After some discussion, THE
MOTION WAS TABLED UNTIL AN ON SITE DEMONSTRATION WAS OBTAINED BY THE UTTCfTY
DEPARTMENT TO SEE IF THE 1,000 psi PRESSURE WASHER ACTUALLY WOULD MEET THE
DEPARTMENT'S NEEDS.
PURCHASE OF A SOIL COMPACTOR FOR THE UTILITY DEPARTMENT
It was reported that the Public Works Department had recommended that the
Utility Department purchase a soil compactor which would compact street
cuts better than a vibratory compactor. The first recommendation was to
purchase a hydraulic type compactor and connect it to the City's Ford
Backhoe. However, subsequent investigation revealed that this type of com-
pactor could get very hot and explode or seize up. Mr. Davis recommended
the purchase of a Stone Power Model VR-X4R gasoline powered compactor from
Lake Sumter,Equipment for $1,460. Councilman Conley questioned the need
for this compactor because the Public Works Department already has a soil
compactor. City Manager Forbes explained the Public Works Department's
machine was too large to use for street cuts. Mr. Roy Grose stated that
he was a manufacturer's representative for Stone and he could offer the
same compactor at a lower price. After some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE
BY COUNCILMAN TURVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY AND UNANIMOUSlY CARRIED
82-184 TO TABLE THE PURCHASE 'OF THE SOIL COMPACTOR UNTIL MORE BIDS ARE OBTAINED.
APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION BOARD FOR DECEMBER 7, 1982 GENERAL ELECTION
City Manager Forbes stated that the following people had expressed their desire
to serve on the City's Election Board: Hilda McCowan, Ella Mae Sheldon, Florence
Herda, Mary Carlisle, Elizabeth Konsler, Millard Cogshall, Frances Oswalt, and
Charlie Haines. If substitutions are needed to this Board, permission was requested
to allow the City Manager to make the substitutions. After some discussion, A MOTION
WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURVILLE, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED
TO APPOINT THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE TO THE ELECTION BOARD FOR THE DECEMBER 7, 1982 GENERAL
ELECTION AND COMPENSATE THEM AT A RATE OF $3.35 PER HOUR, EXCEPT THE CLERK WHO WILL RE-
CEIVE AN ADDITIONAL $15. ALL MEMBERS WILL WORK FROM 6:00 a.m. TO 8:00 p.m.:
HILDA MCCOWAN, CLERK; ELLA MAE SHELDON, ELIZABETH KONSLER, FLORENCE HERDA, MARY CARLISLE,
BOOK INSPECTORS; MILLARD COGSHALL, FRANCES OSWALT, MACHINE INSPECTORS; AND CHARLIE HAINES,
DEPUTY. CITY MANAGER FORBES WILL MAKE SUBSTITUTIONS TO THE BOARD IF NECESSARY.
RESOLUTION NO. 416 - DESIGNATION OF ROAD 561 A FEDERAL AID URBAN ROUTE
It was reported that Resolution 416 is a combined Resolution that must be approved by
Lake County, the City of Minneola, and the City of Clermont. This Resolution would
change the State Department of Transportation's designation of Road 561 from a Federal
Aid Secondary Road to a Federal Aid Urban Route. This change is necessary because
Clermont's population now exceeds 5,000 and in order to be eligible for Federal Funding
82-185 the change must be made. After some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURVILLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 416
TO CHANGE ROAD 561 TO A FEDERAL AID URBAN ROUTE.
The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
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J~ . - osk,nson, Mayor
Attest:
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Juli M. Brand, puty City Clerk
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