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07-27-1982 Regular Meeting e CITY OF CLERMONT e MINUTES REGULAR MEETING July.27, 1982 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held July 27, 1982 in the City Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Hoskinson, with the following Councilmen in attendance: Robert Pool, Hal Turville, and Michael Conley. Other City Officials present were: City Manager Forbes and Julie Brandt. The Invocation was offered by City Manager Forbes~ 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 that the minutes of the July 13, 1982 Regular Meeting be approved as presented. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT SOUTH LAKE FIRE DISTRICT DISPATCH AGREEMENT 82-109 City Manager Forbes explained that the City dispatches for the South Lake Fire District, and they have requested a two year extension on their present dispatching agreement with the City. After some dis- cussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN TURVILLE, SECONDED BY COUN- CILMAN CONLEY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO EXTEND THE SOUTH LAKE FIRE DISPATCH AGREEMENT UNTIL APRIL OF 1983. CHANGE ORDER #2 TO CONTRAcr #1 - WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS 82-110 It was explained that Change Order #2 to Contract #1 Water System Improvements reduces the price of Contract #1 by $1,575. This price reduction resulted when silicone was deleted from the final coat of paint on the HighlandjBloxam Avenue Water Tank. After some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN POOL AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO ACCEPT CHANGE ORDER #2 TO CONTRACT #1. USE OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT'S LOGO 82-111 The Council discussed correspondence received from cathy Kyle asking for permission to use the City's Logo on license plates, and possibly other items in the future. Councilman Conley stated that Mrs. Kyle should be made aware that she has no explicit rights or exclusive franchise to the logo. Councilman Turville believed that sometime in the future, the City might wish to charge royalties for use of the logo. Councilman Pool re- quested that all future items, other than the license plates, receive final design approval before allowing the logo to appear on them. After much discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN POOL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL- MAN CONLEY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO ALLOW MRS. KYLE TO USE THE CITY OF CLERMONT'S LOGO ON FRONT LICENSE PLATES WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT SHE HAS NO EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO USE THE LOGO, ROYALTIES MAY BE CHARGED FOR USE OF THE LOGO IN THE FUTURE, AND THAT SHE MUST RECEIVE CITY APPROVAL BEFORE USING THE LOGO ON OTHER ITEMS. RENTAL FEES FOR CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS' FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES - JENKINS AUDITORIUM 82-112 City Manager Forbes reported that he had received several complaints about charging $15 per hour rental fees for Jenkins Auditorium to local Civic Organizations for their fund raising activities. These groups ~elE that the fee was unfair because the money which was raised was used for local activ- ities. Councilman Conley stated that 95% of the money raised by Civic Organizations comes back to the City and they should be charged only $5 per hour with a maximum fee of $25. After much discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN POOL AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT LOCAL CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS WILL BE CHARGED A FEE OF $5.00 PER HOUR WITH A MAXIMUM FEE OF $25.00 FOR FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES. e CITY OF CLERMONT e MINUTES REGULAR MEETING July 27, 1982 Page -2- MAYOR'S REPORT LAKE COUNTY LEAGUE OF CITIES RESOLUTION - FLORIDA POWER'S MS-l RATE SCHEDULE Mayor Hoskinson reported that during the Lake County League of Cities Meeting last Wednesday, a Resolution was adopted which is being sent to the Florida public Service Commission protesting elimination of Florida Power's MS-l Rate Schedule. Elimination of this rate schedule would increase the cities' present utility bills by 18% and pose an un- due hardship upon the cities. SUNSET LANE PARKING PROBLEM Mayor Hoskinson stated that he received a request from a citizen on Sunset Lane asking that something be done to alleviate the parking problems in this area. City Manager Forbes said that he would investi- gate the problem and report back to the Mayor. COUNCILMAN POOL'S REPORT WEEDS AT JAYCEE BEACH Councilman Pool stated that he is still receiving complaints about the shoreline weeds at Jaycee Beach. City Manager Forbes explained that if the weeds are sprayed, the beach will have to be closed for seven weeks. Councilman Pool suggested. that two men use scuffle hoes to remove the weeds. City Manager Forbes will report back to Councilman Pool on this matter. COUNCILMAN TURVILLE'S REPORT LAKE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY - DEEPENING CHANNEL UNDER TRES~LE BRIDGE AT SR 561 AND LAKE MINNEOLA Councilman Turville reported that he attended the last meeting of the Lake County Water Authority. Present at the meeting was Mr. Don Tracy, Presi- dent of the South Lake Waterways Club. At the meeting, the Lake County Water Authority agreed to do the required maintenance work under the tres- tle bridge on SR 561 by Lake Minneola which will make the channel more navigable. Councilman Turville also stated that a letter of appreciation should be sent to the Water Authority, and the City Manager was directed to write this letter. Mr. Turville also explained the good work being done by the South Lake Waterways Club for our area. OLD BUSINESS CLERMONT HOTEL - MR. NICK BUTTITTA 82-113 Mr. Nick Buttitta appeared before the Council to explain the status of the Clermont Hotel. Mr. Buttitta stated that he has hired engineers to design the building as an adult congregate living facility. The time- table for the hotel renovations is as follows: 45-60 days to complete engineering plans and apply for a Conditional Use Permit, another 30-60 days to get financing and obtain all permits, and an additional four months to complete the restoration process. After considerable discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY & SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURVILLE TO ALLOW MR. BUTTITTA 150 DAYS TO OBTAIN NECESSARY PERMITS AND BEGIN RESTORA- TION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-1, WITH MAYOR HOSKINSON VOTING NAY. Mayor Hoskinson felt that enough time has already been devoted to this project and something should be done now. LAKE-SUMTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE LEASE EXTENSION City Manager Forbes explained that the college is seeking a one year ex- tension on their lease for the old library building. During the past year, 147 students used this facility. At this time, the college feels that it cannot afford to pay any more for its lease than the present $1 per month. City Manager Forbes recommended that a one year extension be e CITY OF CLERMONT e MINUTES REGULAR MEETING July 27, 1982 Page -3- 82-114 be granted with the College being responsible for repairs to the heating and cooling system. After much discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN TURVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO EXTEND THE LAKE-SUMTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE'S LEASE FOR THE OLD LIBRARY BUILDING WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS: THE COLLEGE WILL PAY $20 PER MONTH YARD MAINTENANCE FEES AND BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY REPAIRS TO THE HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM. BUDGET HEARING DATES AND MILLAGE RATES 82-115 City Manager Forbes explained that Form DR-420 "Certificate of Taxable Value" must be submitted to the County Appraiser's Office by July 30, 1982 with the City's proposed millage rate and tentative budget hearing date. He recommended that the Council submit the form with the proposed millage rate of 2.793 and the first budget hearing date of Wednesday, September 8, 1982. He explained further that a new State law requires the City to advertise how we will spend sales tax monies and recommended that we advertise the expenditures as follows: $44,512 for property tax relief, $50,000 for utility services and $16,768 for street lighting. After a brief discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN TURVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CITY SUB- MIT TO THE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER FORM DR-420 WITH A PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE OF 2.793 AND A TENTATIVE BUDGET ADOPTION HEARING DATE OF WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1982. ALSO, THAT THE CITY PROPOSE THAT THE SALES TAX MONIES BE SPENT AS MENTIONED ABOVE. FLORIDA FLUORIDATION GRANT 82-116 Councilman Turville reported on a meeting he attended with Councilman Conley, City Manager Forbes, and Utility Director Davis on July 21, 1982 with Linda Greis of the State Department of Health and Rehabili- tative Services (HRS). Mr. Turville explained that HRS will pay for 100% of the costs of installing a fluoridation system in the City's three water wells, and also pay the chemical costs for a period of two years. After the initial two year period, the City would assume the total cost of operating the system which is estimated to be 20-409 per person per year. The State is willing to finance the program because studies have shown that fluoride in water effectively prevents tooth decay. City Manager Forbes recommended that the Council set the date of August 24, 1982 (Regular Council Meeting) for a public hearing on this matter. In response to Mayor Hoskinson's request for comments from the audience, Mrs. Sharon Sutton spoke regarding her concerns about the adverse effects of fluoride in the water. She cited her own experience with fluoride treatments in the early 1950's. She stated that she hoped that an expert would attend the Public Hearing who is knowledgeable about fluoridation. Mr. Buck Evans expressed his feeling that fluoride was safe for public use. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN TURVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT A PUBLIC HEARING BE HEDD DURING THE AUGUST 24, 1982 REGULAR COUNCIL MEET- ING TO OBTAIN PUBLIC OPINION ON FLUORIDATION OF CLERMONT'S WATER SUPPLY. CITY HALL RENOVATIONS 82-117 The City Council were given a scale drawing of plans for renovation of the second floor of the present City Hall. City Manager Forbes explained that at this time, it is more cost effective to renovate the second floor rather than occupy the first floor and it would give the City Staff the additional space so urgently needed. After some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUN- CILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN POOL, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO ALLOW THE CITY HALL RENOVATIONS/EXPANSION TO PROCEED AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $10,000.. The Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. c:2~~L- · ames M. Hoskinson, Mayor - Attest: QbL 'Tn Jul M. Brandt i3zevnctt