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09-28-1982 Regular Meeting e CITY OF CLERMONT e MINUTES REGULAR MEETING September 28, 1982 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held September 28, 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: Hal Turville, Michael Conley, and Bob Pool. Other City Officials present were: City Manager Forbes, City Attorney Baird and Julie Brandt. The Invocation was offered by Mayor Hoskinson, followed by repeating of the Pledge of Allegiance by all present. MINUTES A motion was made by Councilman Pool, seconded by Councilman Turville and unanimously carried to approve the Minutes of the September 13, 1982 Workshop Meeting as presented. . A motion was made by Councilman Turville, seconded by Councilman Pool and unanimously carried to approve the Minutes of the September 14, 1982 Regular Meeting as presented. A motion was made by Councilman Conley, seconded by Councilman Pool and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of the September 21, 1982 Special Meeting as presented. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT SPRAY FIELD PLANS City Manager Forbes reported that the City Engineer is almost finished with plans for our spray field and has submitted a report to the State Department of Environmental Regulation. A summary of the report was given to each Councilman and Mr. Forbes requested that they carefully review the summary and decide if they would like to have a Workshop with the City Engineer to discuss the report. LAKE-SUMTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE LEASE OF OLD LIBRARY BUILDING City Manager Forbes reported that Dr. Allan of Lake-Sumter Community had met with him and discussed that the College would be willing to pay $20 per month for grounds maintenance and also be responsible for repairs to the heating/cooling system with a maximum liability of $500. The lease would be effective for Fiscal Year 1982 - 1983. After some discussion, 82-156 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN POOL AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO ACCEPT THE TERMS OF THE LEASE AS PRESENTED: $20 PER MONTH GROUNDS MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP FEE AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE REPAIR TO' THE HEATING/COOLING SYSTEM WITH A MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF $500 FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982-1983. Dr. Allan was in the audience and expressed his thanks to the Council for their decision. He stated that he hoped the college would be able to continue to offer classes in Clermont for South Lake County residents; and that in the near future, the College would be reassessing the needs of the Clermont area students. SOUTH LAKE REFUSE OF GROVELAND City Manager Forbes stated that he had received a letter from South Lake Refuse of Groveland requesting that they be able to operate a refuse service within the City Limits of Clermont. Mr. Forbes explained that Dump-All Refuse Service was granted a non-exclusive franchise in 1980 to operate in Clermont and South Lake Refuse could be granted the same type of franchise. Councilman Conley stated that South Lake Refuse operates in Minneola and Groveland and he has never heard any complaints about their service. City Attorney Baird stated that a franchise agree- ment could be drawn up. . CITY OF CLERMONT . MINUTES REGULAR MEETING / September 28, 1982 Page -2- \ VISITORS": WITH BUSINESS COOPER MEMORIAL LIBRARY BOARD - COUNTYWIDE LIBRARY SYSTEM Ann Dupee, Vice President of the Cooper Memorial Library Board of Trustees, spoke to the Council on behalf of the Library Board; stating that the Board held a Special Meeting on Monday, September 20, 1982 and by a 5 to 1 vote approved an interlocal agreement between the Cooper Memorial Library Board and Lake County for the countywide library service, subject to approval by the Clermont City Council. The new agreement contained the following changes: 1. The Cooper Memorial Library Board of Trustees would sign the agreement. 2. The Cooper Memorial Library Board of Trustees will make the recommendations for appointments to the Lake County Library Board. Mrs. Dupee requested that the Council consider the new agreement and give their approval as soon as possible because the deadline to apply for State Funds is September 30, 1982, and the County would make their decision tomorrow. Councilman Turville stated that he had read an article by County Commissione Claude Smoak which stated that for the countywide system to obtain funds, it must serve 75% of the population of Lake County. He questioned how three libraries could possible serve 75% of the people in Lake County and maintain the present level of services. Barbara Landwehr, Assistant Lake County Plan ner explained that national studies have shown that generally only 33% of t~ people take advantage of a countywide service. Stating that your doors are open to the general public will qualify the library for State funding becauG it indicates the library is available, however, this does not mean 75% of t~ County's population will use Cooper Memorial Library. Mayor Hoskinson left his chair and turned the meeting over to Mayor Pro Tern Conley. He stated 82-157 that he wished to make the following motion: "THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AGREES ':' COMPLY WITH THE REQUEST OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COOPER MEMORIAL LIBRARY FOR SUPPORT OF THEIR EFFORTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IMPLEMENTATION-oi-COUNTY- WIDE LIBRARY SERVICES, WITH THE PROVISION THAT ALL FUNDS DERIVED FROM THE CITY OF CLERMONT SHALL CONTINUE TO BE USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF CLERMONT RESIDENTS". THE MOTION WAS SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN POOL. COllnr.ill11rl Pool then questioned the qualifying term "exclusively for the benefit of Clermont residents," asking how the funds would be used only for Clermont residents when at the present time they are not used in this manner. After much discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN POOL, SECONDED ~YCOIJNCILMA CONLEY AND PASSED BY A THREE TO ONE VOTE TO AMEND MAYOR HOSKINSON'S MOTION BY TAKING OUT THE WORD "EXCLUSIVELY". COUNCILMAN TURVILLE VOTED NAY. After further discussion, Councilman Conley called for the question, and A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN POOL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY AND CARRIED BY A THREE TO ONE VOTE TO ACCEPT MAYOR HOSKINSON'S MOTION AS AMENDED: "THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AGREES TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUEST OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COOPER MEMORIAL LIBRARY FOR SUPPORT OF THEIR EFFORTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE I~WLEMENTATION OF COUNTYWIDE LIBRARY SERVICES, WITH THE PROVISION THAT ALL FUNDS DERIVED FROM THE CITY OF CLERMONT SHALL CONTINUE TO BE USED FOR THE BENEFIT OF CLERMONT CITY RESIDENTS. COUNCILMAN TURVILLE VOTED NAY. BUDDY ROGERS - VARIANCE REQUEST FOR #4 WESTGATE PLAZA (BOWLING ALLEY) Mr. Buddy Rogers, the new owner of the Clermont Bowling Lanes, appeared before the Council requesting a setback variance to build an addition to the present building which is in a C-2 zone. A 12' side yard is required for corner properties, and Mr. Rogers requested a 2' side yard facing Chestnut Street. Mr. Czech, an interested citizen in the audience, asked where the addition to the building would be in relation to the existing curb on Chestnut Street. Mr. Rogers stated that there would still be approximately 10' of grassy area between the building and curb. The addition would extend only the length of the present building. Mr. Rogers explained that -this property was platted may years ago as Westgate Plaza, . CITY OF CLERMONT . MINUTES REGULAR MEETING September 28, 1982 Page -3- the lot is odd-shaped, and the only area for expansion is to the south side of the building, if the present parking area is to be preserved. No opposition to the variance was expressed when Mayor Hoskinson asked 82-158 for comments from the audience. After some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILr1AN POOL AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO GRANT MR. ROGERS' REQUEST FOR A 2' SETBACK FROM THE PROPERTY LINE ON CHESTNUT STREET IN ORDER TO CONSTRUCT AN ADDITION TO THE BUILDING. BOB THOMPSON'S VARIANCE REQUEST FOR LOT 28 - CLERMONT HEIGHTS Mrs. Thompson appeared before the Council requesting a lot width variance to a building Ilne of 75' instead of the required 100'. All other zoning requirements would be met. It was explained that the same request had been granted in 1972 and again in 1979, each request expired one year 82-159 after the date of approval. After some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN POOL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO GRANT THE 75' LOT WIDTH VARIANCE TO LOT 28 OF CLERMONT HEIGHTS. CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS - 640 LAKESHORE DRIVE City Manager Forbes stated that a number of years ago, a home located at 640 Lakeshore Drive was heavily damaged by fire and never repaired. Surrounding neighbors have complained about vagrants living in the home and the unmowed lawn. The property owner has been notified several times of pending Council action. At its June 8, 1982 Meeting, the Council agreed to discontinue legal action for one year if a 4' high chain link fence was erected around the building and the lawn maintained within 90 days. On September 8, 1982 the 90 day period expired without any thing being done 82-160 to the property. After some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN TURVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY TO DRAW UP THE PAPERS NECESSARY TO BEGIN CONDEMNATION PRO- CEEDINGS AGAINST 640 LAKESHORE DRIVE. IMPROVEMENTS TO JAYCEE BEACH BOAT RAMP It was reported that all of the projects financed by the Florida Boating Improvement Fund in Lake County have been awarded. Some of the options we originally requested have been removed due to a shortage of funds, and the County is requesting that Clermont contribute 10% of the costs to dem- onstrate our commitment to the project. The total cost of the Jaycee Beach Boating Improvement Project is broken down as follows: 50' 6' exten. 2' Breakwater Construction Boat Ramp Renovation Channel Deepening $28,680 2,650 1,500 TOTAL COSTS $32,830 The City could commit $3,283 to the project, the funds coming from the Recreation Revenue Account. Councilman Conley questioned the worth of 50' of breakwater and felt the City should keep the project in its own hands and spend the $3,283 on the ramp renovation and channel deepening. After 82-161 some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN TURVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN POOL AND CARRIED BY A THREE TO ONE VOTE TO CONTRIBUTE 10% OF $32,830 OR $3,283 TO THE COUNTY TO DEMONSTRATE OUR COMMITMENT TO THE JAYCEE BEACH BOAT RAMP IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Councilman Conley voted nay. NEW BUSINESS DONATION OF PROPERTY TO CITY OF CLERMONT BY NITA BOYD 82-162 City Manager Forbes stated that Nita Boyd has offered to give the City Lot 3, Block 9 of Sunnyside as a gift with no conditions or restrictions. The small parcel of land is located between Highland Avenue and Highway 50. After some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONL~~~_~KcnNDEf BY COUNCILMAN POOL AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO ACCEPT NITA BOYD'S GI..ET__QF LO'I 3, BLOCK 9, SUNNYSIDE. Mrs. Boyd was in the audience, and the Mayor and Councilmen personally thanked her for her generosity to the City. Council- . CITY OF CLERMONT . MINUTES REGULAR MEETING September 28, 1982 Page -4- man Turville stated that the City owns other property adjacent to Mrs. Boyd's and had planted slash pine on it. He asked Mr. Forbes to investigate the possibility of installing an irrigation system on the City's property, and beautifying the parkway between Highland Avenue and Highway 50. NEW RADIO SYSTEM FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT City Manager Forbes explained that for the past year the City has been investigating the possibility of placing the Police Department on a frequency separate from other City Departments and upgrading the radio system with a mobile relay system. These changes are necessary because Clermont's population growth during the past ten years has increased the number of calls to the Police Department, as well as the general usage by all departments. Some emergency calls have been confused or delayed by other departments using the same frequency. A mobile relay (repeater system) should be installed because a repeater would boost the power and range of our mobile radio frequencies, and eliminate troublesome dead spots caused by Clermont's hills. Mr. Forbes explained the proposals he had received from General Electric and Motorola, citing the similarities, differences, and options of each company. After a great deal of discussion 82-163 which also involved several members of the audience, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURVILLE, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO AMEND THE 1982-83 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET TO PURCHASE THE RADIO EQUIPMENT FROM THE MOTOROLA COMPANY AT A MAXIMUM PRICE OF $18,483.25. $12,876.25 WILL COME FROM CAPITAL OUTLAY - POLICE DEPARTMENT AND $5,607 TO COME FROM A STATE GRANT WHICH IS TO BE USED FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT. THE PRICE INCLUDES THE COST OF THREE FAST CHARGERS, FIVE UHF RADIOS, TWO VHF RADIOS, AND RE- LATED MOBILE RELAY EQUIPMENT. The Meeting adjourned at 9:00 Ps;:~~ ~r?:!: ~trk