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05-11-1982 Regular Meeting e CITY OF CLERMONT e MINUTES REGULAR MEETING May 11, 1982 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held on May 11, 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: Michael Conley, Dennis Thomas and Hal Turville. Other City Officials present were: City Manager Forbes, City Attorney Baird, Finance Director Saunders, and City Clerk Rozar. The Invocation was offered by repeating of the Pledge of Allegiance by all present. MINUTES A motion was made by Councilman Conley, seconded by Council- man Turville and unanimously carried that the Minutes of the May 11, 1982 meeting be approved as presented. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT BLUE GOOSE BARBECUE City Manager Forbes informed Council that they are all invited to a barbecue given by Blue Goose Packing Co. The barbecue will be held Thur~day afternoon at 1:30 p.m. JAYCEE BEACH City Manager Forbes stated that the Lake County Pollution Control Board has been contacted regarding the weeds on the beach. They have informed him that the City may purchase the herbicide to be sprayed and the County will perform the spraying. LAKE WINONA City Manager Forbes reported that the Parks and Recreation Board have suggested that the area surrounding Lake Winona not be developed into a park with a dock, but should be preserved, with cypress trees planted. Picnic tables might be installed and possibly a fishing pier. LANDSPREADING City Manager Forbes reported that he had met with Florence Pool to discuss the survey required before the City can purchase the Inland Groves property. She has agreed to let the City have the property surveyed and subtract the cost of the survey from the purchase price. Council consensus was for the survey to be paid from the City's Capital Improvements Fund and subtracted from the purchase price of the property. MAYOR'S REPORT BEACH FEES Mayor Hoskinson reported that results of the questionnaires which have been returned to City Hall indicate that citizens are in favor of charging fees for the use of the beach and boat ramp. The consensus of the Council was to table the matter until the next regular meeting. e CITY OF CLERMONT e MINUTES May 11, 1982 Page 2 COUNCILMAN TURVILLE'S REPORT Councilman Turville stated that citizens have related concern that existing signs are not meeting the sign ordinances. These are signs that are deteriorating. City Manager Forbes stated that the matter will be investigated. COUNCILMAN CONLEY'S REPORT Councilman Conley reported that a hydrant on the corner of Fifth and Seminole has been leaking. City Manager Forbes stated that he will report the leak. PAINTING PRESENTATION BY THE SOUTH LAKE ART LEAGUE Mrs. Ruby Abel appeared before Council with other representatives of the South Lake Art League to present a painting by Petitjean to be placed in City Hall in appreciation of the support given the.art league. The presentation was made by Mrs. Abel and Petitjean to the Mayor. CITY CLERK City Clerk, Sandra Rozar announced that she has been accepted as the new City Clerk of Winter Park, and will begin work there on June 1, 1982. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT: 980 DeSoto St., Ken Norquist City Manager Forbes explained Mr. Norquist's request to establish his contractor's professional office in a building which has been a nonconforming use for many years as a warehouse. The area is zoned R-3 Residential/Professional, and offices are allowed through the conditional use process. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request at their May 4, 1982 meeting. 82-66 After discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY AND UNANIMOUSY CARRIED TO GRANT THE CONDITION- AL USE PERMIT AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 399, STATING THE CONDITIONS. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT: NE corner of Chesmutand Tenth Streets Mr. Ed Augustine was present requesting a conditonal use permit to build a small office and storage facility, with outdoor storage of boats and recreational vehicles. The Zoning Ordinance allows resldential storage facilities as a Conditional Use in a C-2 zone. However, such facilities must be used exclusively for storing excess personal property generally stored in residential accessory build- ings. The storage of manufacturing or commercial products is prohibited. Professional offices are permitted in this zone. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that this Conditional Use Permit be granted. 82-67 After discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS THAT THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT BE GRANTED, THE MOTION WAS AMENDED BY COUN- CILMAN CONLEY ADDING THE CONDITION THAT THE DRIVEWAY BE PAVED, RATHER THAN PERMEABLE; AND THAT RESOLUTION NO. 398 BE ADOPTED STATING THE CONDITIONS. The motion passed with a 3-1 vote. Councilman Turville voted nay, stating that the business will likely devalue the adjoining res~dential property and be an unsight- ly nuisance. 82-68 82-69 82-70 82-71 82-72 e CITY OF CLERMONT e MINUTES May 11, 1982 Page 3 VARIANCE: 1937 Bran~ley Circle, Executive Design City Manager Forbes related that the owners of the home under construction was unable to attend the meeting, and the con- tractors requested that the variance be considered at the next meeting when the owners can be present. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY TO TABLE THE MATTER UNTIL THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL. The motion carried bya 3-1 vote. Councilman Turville voted nay, stating the matter should be considered at this meeting as scheduled. VARIANCE EXTENSION: 847 E. Minnehaha Ave. Mr. Don .Tracy appeared before Council to request an extension of time to tear down the old structure of his Real Estate Business. He requested that he be allowed a one year time frame to remove the structure in order to conform with his variance request conditions granted previously. He explained that fin- ancial conditions will not allow him to make the required reno- vations at this time. After discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS TO GRANT THE VARIANCE CONDITIONS TIME EXTENSION. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL~~N TURVILLE AND CONCURRED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY THAT CONSTRUCTION BE REQUIRED TO BEGIN WITHIN ONE YEAR OF THIS APPROVAL; THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CONDITION CHANGE: 853 Seventh Street City Manager Forbes explained a request that the driveway and parking facilities at 853 Seventh Street be permitted in the previously granted Conditional Use Permit to be paved rather than permeable. He stated that in this location, paved parking would be most practical, due to the short life line of a per- meable surface. After discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT ITEM NO. 2 OF THE CONDITIONS FOR THE PROFESSIONAL PHYSICIANS' OFFICES LOCATED AT 853 SEVENTH STREET BE CHANGED FROM PARKING SPACES OF PERMEABLE CONSTRUCTION TO PAVED PARKING SPACES. UTILITY RATES: Ordinance No. l44-M Mayor Hoskinson expalined that he was not pleased with the rates proposed by FmHA and requested that the ,City send a letter to the FmHA for an alternative rate increase. He requested approx- imately thirty days to negotiate with them for an alternative to the FmHA proposed increase. After discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURVILLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT ORDINA,NCE NO. 144-M BE TABLED UNTIL THE FIRST REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL IN JUNE. TRAFFIC: Ordinance No. 223-C This ordinance deletes sections dealing with parking meters and reference to the Municipal Courts as part of the enforcement pro- cess. The ordinance was read by title only. After discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURVILLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: Councilman Turville, aye; Councilman Thomas, aye; Councilman Conley, aye; and Mayor Hoskinson, aye. e CITY OF CLERMONT e MINUTES May 11, 1982 Page 4 REZONING REQUEST: 501 Almond Street This request is to rezone the property of 501 Almond Street, Lot 127, Clermont Heights from an R-2 Two Family District to an R-3 Residential/Professional District. If this request is approved by the City Council, single family, two family, and multiple family development would be permitted uses on this property. Professional offices, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and nursery schools would also be allowed, but only thDough the conditional .use permit process. Councilman Conley introduced Ordinance No. l45-M for first reading. The ordinance was read by title only. SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM 82-73 This is a summer job program the City has participated in pre- viously. The agreement is with the Lake County CETA Department which would allow us to employ six youths during the summer for work inthe Utilities and Public Works Departments. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE AGREEMENT BE AUTHORIZED AND SIGNED FOR THE SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM. CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS: 640 E. Lakeshore Dr. The owner of the property requested that discussion be waived concerning condemnation of the home located at 640 E. Lakeshore Drive until the next meeting. 82-74 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT CONDEMNATION DISCUSSION FOR THE PROPERTY AT 640 E. LAKESHORE DRIVE BE TABLED UNTIL THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING O~ THE COUNCIL. AUDIT AGREEMENT 82-75 Finance Director. Saunders explained that the letter of confirm- ation is an agreement in conjunction with the three year contract for auditing services with Greenlee, Paul, Furnas and Kurras. He reported that he is well satisfied with the service their firm delivers and requested authorization to sign the letter of confirmation. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURVILLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE FINANCE DIRECTOR BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE LETTER OF CONFIRMATION FOR AUDITING SERVICES WITH GREENLEE, PAUL, FURNAS AND KURRAS. LAKE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ENDORSEMENT: Resolution No. 396 Tomosa Vernes appeared before Council requesting that the Council approve Resolution No. 396 which endorses the Lake Community Development. This resolution will assist them in qualifying for the Corporate Contributions Tax Program. It is a State incentive program which provides tax incentives for private corporations to participate in revitalization projects undertaken by redevel- opment or non-profit organizations. The areas of revitalization would be in low income, needy areas. 82-76 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOAMS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 396 BE ADOPTED. e CITY OF CLERMONT e MINUTES May 11, 1982 Page 5 WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS City Manager Forbes explained that the FmHA has approved the City's Change Order to construct water line extensions No. 12 and No.2, however, the water line contractor has requested a higher price for the paving replacement on extension No.2. Due to the higher cost, he recommended that the City delete this extension to the project and put those funds toward the abandonment of the City's water wells and the Lake Avenue water tank removal. It was determined that a more cost effec- tive system could be utilized by installing hydrants at a future date. 82-77 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURVILLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO DELETE THE CHANGE ORDER FOR WATER LINE EXTENSIONS NO. 12 AND NO.2, AND APPLYING THOSE FUNDS TOWARD THE ABANDONMENT OF THE CITY'S WATER WELLS AND RE- MOVAL OF THE LAKE AVENUE WATER TANK. The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. ,- ~~~~'~4_~ ~mes M. Hoskinson, Mayor