06-22-1982 Regular Meeting
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REGULAR MEETING
June 22, 1982
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held June 22,
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, Michael Conley, and Dennis Thomas. Other City Officials present
were: City Manager Forbes, City Attorney Baird, Finance Director Saunders, and
Julie M. Brandt.
The Invocation was offered by Councilman Thomas, followed by repeating of the
Pledge of Allegiance by all present.
MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilman Pool, seconded by Councilman Thomas and
unanimously carried that the minutes of the June 8, 1982 meeting be
approved as presented.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
SUMMER AFTERNOON ATHLETIC PROGRAM
City Manager Forbes stated that Carol Ploszaj, Director of the Afternoon
Athletic Program, has requested an assistant for the remainder of the season
due to the large number of children in attendance daily. This assistant would
work two hours per day for one month. He stated that if there are no Council
objections, this person will be hired and paid from the Parks and Recreation
Budget. The consensus of the Council was to allow City Manager Forbes to hire
the assistant.
SWIM PLATFORM - JAYCEE BEACH
City Manager Forbes reported that Mr. Steve Nielson, Director of our Summer
Swimming Program, has requested that the City build a swim platform within the
beach area for his swim team. Previously, Mr. Nielson's request was denied
because the platform was to be built outside the swim area and our insurance
company and water management agencies would not approve the structure. City
Manager Forbes suggested that a small swim pier be built which attaches to
the existing pier and folds up so it could not be used without supervision.
Rick Weber could construct the platform for $345.00, and it would be paid for
from the Special Activities - Recreation and Youth Program Account. After
some discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to allow the platform to
be built by Rick Weber at a cost of $345.00 and be paid from the above men-
tioned account.
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE FORMS
City Manager Forbes reminded the Councilmen that Florida State Law requires
all Councilmen": to file their "Statement of Financial Interests" by July 15,
1982.
BUDGET WORKSHOP
City Manager Forbes recommended that a Budget Workshop be held next week
week to discuss the proposed 1982-83 Fiscal Year Budget. Council consensus
was to hold the Workshop on Tuesday, June 29, 1982 at 6:00 p.m.
SAINT MARK'S AME CHURCH BARBECUE
City Manager Forbes stated that he had received a request from St. Mark's
AME Church requesting that they be able to hold their barbecue in the City
Hall parking lot. After a short discussion, the Council consensus was to
allow the Church to use the parking lot as long as they remain to the west-
ern edge of the lot and do not obstruct traffic flow.
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ADVERTISE FOR ACCOUNTING CLERK
City Manager Forbes stated that due to the reorganization of work at City
Hall, he would like Council's permission to advertise for an Accounting
Clerk. The consensus of the Council was to allow the City Manager to do
so.
PROPANE GAS TANK - FOURTH AND MINNEHAHA WELL
City Manager Forbes reported that the City will need to purchase a 500
gallon propane gas taOkto operate an emergency generator for the well in
case of power failure. He asked permission to purchase this tank and in-
stall it for a price not to exceed $800. Payment for the tank would come
from the Capital Improvement Fund (CIF). After a brief discussion, it was
the consensus of the Council to allow Mr. Forbes to purchase the gas tank
and pay for it from the CIF.
MAYOR'S REPORT
CITIZEN COMPLAINT - 11th STREET
Mayor Hoskinson requested that City Manager Forbes check into the operation
at the end of a canal on 11th Street because of a citizen inquiry and com-
plaint. City Manager Forbes stated that he knew of the situation and would
get back with the Mayor.
PARKING PROBLEM - WEST BEACH
Mayor Hoskinson expressed his concern regarding the hazardous situation
caused by parking along the shoulder of State Road 561A and in the parking
lot of the new but yet unoccupied apartment complex across from the beach.
He directed City Manager Forbes to meet with Chief Tyndal and try to re-
solve the problem.
COUNCILMAN CONLEY'S REPORT
NEIGHBORHOOD CRIME WATCH PROGRAM
'Councilman Conley inquired as to the status of the Neighborhood Crime Watch
Program which was to be instituted in the City. City Manager Forbes stated
that the citizens at Emerald Lakes and on Lakeshore Drive have shown interest
in the program. They are meeting with Chief Tyndal and setting up the pro-
gram for their respective areas. Signs have been ordered to mark these areas.
ORDINANCE l46-M - REZONING REQUEST FOR 431 WEST HIGHWAY 50
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A rezoning request was related to the Council for the changing of an R-3
Residential/Professional piece of property to C-l Light Commercial. After
a short discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN POOL AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE THAT THE REZONING
OF LOTS 3 & 5 OF BLOCK 44, CITY BLOCKS FROM R-3 RESIDENTIAL/PROFESSIONAL TO
C-l LIGHT COMMERCIAL BE GRANTED AND ORDINANCE NO. l46-M BE ADOPTED, WITH
VOTING AS FOLLOWS: COUNCILMAN POOL, AYE; COUNCILMAN THOMAS, AYE; COUNCIL-
MAN CONLEY, AYE; COUNCILMAN TURVILLE, AYE; AND MAYOR HOSKINSON, AYE. THE
ORDINANCE WAS READ BY TITLE ONLY.
WEST BEACH CONCESSION AGREEMENT
An Agreement/Contract between the City of Clermont and Jimmy Jones to operate
a mobile concession stand at West Beach was presented for Council approval by
City Manager Forbes. Mr. Jones, who was present in the audience, objected to
contract wording regarding cleaning the restrooms daily. City Manager Forbes
explained that Mr. Jones was being allowed to operate the Concession Stand in
return for cleaning the restrooms and picking up trash at the beach. Mr. Jones
stated that he should be required to clean the restrooms only on the days he
used the beach, which he felt would be only Sundays and Holidays. After a
lengthy discussion as to how often Mr. Jones should be required to clean the
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WEST BEACH CONCESSION AGREEMENT CONTINUED
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restrooms, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS THAT THE AGREEMENT
SHOULD BE CHANGED TO READ ... "TO BE CLEANED ON SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS,
MONDAYS, AND HOLIDAYS." THIS MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. After
further discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY AND SECONDED
BY COUNCILMAN POOL TO AMEND THE AGREEMENT TO READ... "TO CLEAN THE BEACH
AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK." AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED. The Agreement is being
re-typed and will be signed by Mr. Jones as amended.
DOT AGREEMENT #82-21 FOR UTILITY LINE RELOCATION
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City Manager Forbes explained that a new Agreement with the State must be
executed because the City will be hiring its own contractor to relocate
the Utility Lines on Highway 50. The new document cancels the old Agree-
ment dated February 11, 1982. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE UTILITY
LINE AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION BE ACCEPTED.
RESOLUTION NO. 400 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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City Manager Forbes explained that Resolution No. 400 authorizes the execu-
tion of the Utilities Agreement with the Department of Transportation during
construction of a portion of Highway 50. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN
THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY ROLL CALL
VOTE THAT RESOLUTION NO. 400 BE ADOPTED AS READ WITH VOTING AS FOLLOWS:
COUNCILMAN TURVILLE, AYE; COUNCILMAN CONLEY, AYE; COUNCILMAN THOMAS, AYE;
COUNCILMAN POOL, AYE; AND MAYOR HOSKINSON, AYE. THE RESOLUTION WAS READ
BY TITLE ONLY.
BID AWARD- PAINTING AND REPAIR OF HIGHLAND AVENUE WATER TANK
City Manager Forbes reported that the low bidder for the repair and painting
of the Highland Avenue Water Tank was the company of Sieg and Ambachtsheer of
Deland, and that our City Engineer had checked their references and found them
to be a very reputable company. City Manager Forbes recommended that the City
accept their low bid with payment coming from the Improvement, Repair and Re-
placement Fund. No payments will be made for the work until the completed tank
is inspected by a professional tank inspection company. The bids were as fol-
lows:
COMP ANY
COMPLETE
REPAIRS
PAINTING
TANK
TOTAL COST
REPAIRS & PAINTING
OPTION REPAIR
ROOF
Sieg and
Ambachtsheer
Deland, FL
$2,400
$12,900
$15,300
$12 per hour
Ridge Sand- $5,500
blasting
Lake Alfred, FL
$ 9,960
$15,460
No Bid
Utility Servo $5,100
Perry, Georgia
$17,100
$22,200
$1,000
Hercules Tank $5,300
Butler, AL
$18,000
$23,300
$ 800
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After some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN POOL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
TURVILLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE LOW BID FROM THE COMPANY OF SEIG AND AM-
BACHTSHEER FOR ~1~,300 TOTAL COST OF REPAIR AND PAINTING, AND THE OPTIONAL ROOF RE-
PAIR AT ~12 PER HOUR BE ACCEPTED, AND MONIES FOR THIS PROJECT BE TAKEN FROM THE
IMPROVEMENT, REPAIR, AND REPLACEMENT FUND.
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SECTION 63 - CEMETERY RULES
City Manager Forbes recommended a change in Section 63 of the City's
Cemetery Rules to allow more flexibility in choice of monument and yet
retain the overall appearance of our cemetery. The proposed Section 63
is as follows:
63. In Oakhill Cemetery, memorials shall be restricted to ground-level
markers not to exceed the following dimensions:
A. Single Memorials. 28" x 16" Bronze only, 32" x 20" Bronze on
granite base, or all granite. Military markers with separate
vase mounted on granite, 28" x 24", including granite base.
B. Double Memorials. 56" x 16" Bronze only, 60" x 20" Bronze on
granite base, or all granite. Military markers with separate
vase mounted on granite, 62" x 16", including granite base.
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After a brief discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED
BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO ADOPT THE CHANGES IN SECTION
63 OF THE CITY CLERMONT'S CEMETERY RULES AS RECOMMENDED.
The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
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