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06-22-1982 Regular Meeting e CITY OF CLERMONT e MINUTES 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. e CITY OF CLERMONT e MINUTES REGULAR MEETING June 22, 1982 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 82-97 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 e CITY OF CLERMONT e MINUTES REGULAR MEETING June 22, 1982 WEST BEACH CONCESSION AGREEMENT CONTINUED 82-98 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 82-99 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 82-100 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 82-101 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. e CITY OF CLERMONT e MINUTES REGULAR MEETING June 22, 1982 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. 82-102 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. \ ~ ATTEST: JUlie~nd~' ~