03-09-1982 Regular Meeting
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REGULAR MEETING
March 9, 1982
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held on
March 9, 1982 in the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order at
7:30 p.m. by Mayor Hoskinson, with the following Councilmen in attendance:
Michael Conley, Robert Pool, 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 Councilman Thomas, followed by repeating of the
Pledge of Allegiance by all present.
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A motion was made by Councilman Conley, seconded by Councilman Thomas and
unanimously carried that the Minutes of the February 23, 1982 meeting be
approved as presented.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
LANDSPREADING
City Manager Forbes reported that a letter has been received from the
Department of Environmental Regulation regarding the compliance schedule
for our landspreading project. The City now has until September 15, 1982
to submit plans and specifications, and until September 15, 1983 to com-
plete construction.
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The City Manager stated that he attended the Lake County Pollution Con-
trol Board Meeting on Monday, March 8. The City was granted a one year
variance, and approval of the landspreading compliance schedule. He
requested that he be authorized to sign the variance agreement. A MOTION
WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN POOL AND UNANIMOUSLY
CARRIED THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE VARIANCE AGREEMENT
WITH THE LAKE COUNTY POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD.
WELL - MINNEHAHA AVENUE
The City Manager reported that the shaft is complete and the water quality
meets the required standards. The well housing and related facilities will
be completed after a 14 day period following the required publication in
the local newspaper. This is a requirement of the Department of Environ-
mental Regulation.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
City Manager requested authorization to discuss with officials of the
EPA, the possibility of obtaining a grant for future expansion of the
Wastewater Treatment Plant. Council consensus was that the City Manager
should pursue the possibility of obtaining a grant for future expansion.
WATER TANK
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City Manager Forbes stated that the 100,000 gallon water tank on High-
land Avenue is in need of inspection. He recommended that the tank be
inspected by a tank inspection consulting engineer rather than a company
that would do the actual repairs or maintenance. A MOTION WAS MADE BY
COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN POOL AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED
THAT TANK INDUSTRIES BE AUTHORIZED TO INSPECT AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR TO THE 100,000 GALLON WATER TANK ON HIGHLAND
AVENUE NOT TO EXCEED $1,425.00.
WORKSHOP
City Manager Forbes reminded the Council that a workshop will be held
Tuesday, March 16, 1982 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Manager's Office. This
workshop will be to consider the Capital Improvements Plan" and Water
Rates.
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FINANCE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
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Finance Director Saunders reported that lighting improvemnts have been
completed at Bishop Field, which was funded by the Horton Fund. This
project was not budgeted in this year's budget and will require an
amendment to transfer the funds to the operating budget. Mr. Saunders
stated that $1,488.00 was donated, and the final cost of the lighting
improvements is $1,477.00. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT $1,477.00
BE TRANSFERRED TO THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE LIGHTING
IMPROVEMENTS AT BISHOP FIELD.
WATERWAY DEEPENING
The City Clerk reported that the Seaboard Coastline Railroad has given
approval for the deepening of the waterway beneath the trestle connecting
lakes Minneola and Hiawatha. The Lake Water Authority's engineer is
seeking proposals and recommendations from area contractors to do the
deepening.
MAYOR'S REPORT
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WEEK PROCLAMATION
Mayor Hoskinson read and proclaimed March 15 - 19, Clermont Chamber of
Commerce Week.
CLERMONT HOTEL
Mayor Hoskinson stated that the City had extended the Clermont Hotel's
deadline for renovations until March 24, 1982. City Manager Forbes
stated that he had spoken with Mr. Buttitta and will be receiving a
letter stating Mr. Buttitta's intentions.
SALES TAX LEGISLATION
Mayor Hoskinson related a letter from Representative Everett Kelly re-
garding the proposed one-cent sales tax increase. He stated that he
would be in Tallahassee on March 10, 1982 to discuss the matter with
our representatives and League of Cities Officials.
COUNCILMAN CONLEY'S REPORT
BOAT RAMP
Councilman Conley inquired about the status of the Boat Ramp Improvements.
City Manager Forbes stated that they have been formally approved and he
will be meeting with County Officials on this project on Wednesday, March
10, 1982.
BISHOP FIELD
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,Denny Doyle, of the Florida Professional Baseball School appeared before
the Council requesting the use of Bishop Field immediately through April
10, 1982 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday for the
purpose of instruction of youth in baseball fundamentals. He stated that
the School will make a $200 per week donation to the City for the weeks
the program is in operation on the field. In addition, a baseball clinic
for area youth will be provided. After discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY
COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN POOL AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED
THAT THE FLORIDA PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL SCHOOL BE ALLOWED TO USE BISHOP
FIELD IMMEDIATELY THROUGH APRIL 10, 1982 FROM 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, WITH ANY SCHEDULING CONFLICT WITH THE BABE RUTH
LEAGUE TO BE NEGOTIATED WITH MR. PETERMAN. A DONATION OF $200 PER WEEK
WILL BE ACCEPTED AND USED FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.
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VARIANCE: 240 Hillside Drive, Robert Cornelius
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Mr. Cornelius appeared before the City Council requesting to construct
a porch in his front yard with a setback of 18 feet, eight inches,
whereas, the required setback is 25'. Mr. Cornelius appeared to explain
his request and stated that a large roof overhang was necessary at his
home to prevent rain from entering through open windows and door. After
extensive discussion, it was determined that there are no unique factors
of hardship that would warrant approval of the variance. The consensus
of the Council was that the City already allows a 3' overhang into the
required front yard setback, and that Mr. Cornelius's problem with rain
water entering open windows was not unique to his property; but in fact
was a situation that existed on any property in the City. A MOTION WAS
MADE BY COUNCIIkffiN TURVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY AND UNANI-
MOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE VARIANCE BE DENIED.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT: 610 Lakeshore Drive, Andrew Morris
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Mr. Dennis Horton was present representing Andrew Morris, requesting a
conditional use permit to construct an addition to his duplex. A CUP
is required because the duplex is located in a R-I-A single family zone.
The zoning ordinance does allow pre-existing buildings which are now non-
conforming to continue to exist, but mandates that a CUP be obtained before
any expansion or enlargement is done. The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended that the CUP be granted subject to being developed with the
submitted site plan, including bricking of the building, as well as the
conditions of all CUP's. Since the addition is in conformance with all
setback requirements, it was the consensus of the Council that this
improvement to the building is warranted. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN
THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CON-
DITIONAL USE PERMIT BE GRANTED SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AS
RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
1. That the property be developed in accordance with the site plan,
including bricking the building.
2. The permit shall expire if construction has not begun within one
year of the date of this Conditional Use Permit.
3. Any further construction or expansion must be approved by a CUP.
4. A Certificate of Occupancy shall not be issued until all the above
conditions are met.
JAYCEE BEACH HOUSE RENTAL/LEASE
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Mr. Phil Garvin appeared before the Council requesting an extension of
the lease agreement awarded him last year. After discussion, A MOTION
WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN POOL AND UNANI-
MOUSLY CARRIED THAT PHIL GARVIN BE AvlARDED AN EXTENSION OF HIS LEASE
AGREEMENT FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR, WITH A MONTHLY RENTAL FEE OF $40.00.
DRIVEWAY AGREEMENT: First Federal Savings & Loan Association
Mr. John Tubb appeared before the Council requesting acceptance of an
agreement prepared by First Federal's attorney which clarifies items
two and four as follows:
2. ...including construction according to CITY OF CLERMONT specifi-
cations, clarified by which said specifications shall not be more
strict than those required for any other commercial driveway with
similar usage.
4. ... constitutes a traffic hazard clarified by of sufficient nature
to constitute a real and present danger to life, limb or property
of motorists or pedestrians.
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City Attorney Baird stated he had reviewed the agreement and approved
the language change submitted by First Federal. A MOTION WAS MADE BY
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COUNCI~N TURVILLE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, THE AGREEMENT
WAS ADOPTED BY A 4-1 VOTE, WITH MAYOR HOSKINSON VOTING NAY, STATING
THAT HE BELIEVES CLOSING THE STREET WOULD BE A MORE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
BOND VALIDATION: Resolution No. 393
City Manager Forbes recommended that adoption of this resolution be
tabled unt~l the next Regular Meeting, since it has yet to be thoroughly
reviewed.
DOT WORK PROGRAM: Resolution No. 392
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City Manager Forbes explained that this resolution was prepared to
formally state the requests of the City at a public hearing on the
State's DOT five year construction plan which will be held in Deland
on March 24, 1982. This resolution recommends that the State include
in their five year plan the four laning of Highway 50 from Clermont to
Groveland; the immediate installation of a traffic signal at the SR561
and SR50 intersection; and the rehabilitation of US27 from SR50 to SR561A.
He recommended that a copy of this resolution be sent to the DOT in
Deland, and a copy sent to the County. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN
THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY ROLL CALL
VOTE THAT RESOLUTION NO. 392 BE ADOPTED,VOTING WAS AS FOLLOWS: Councilman
Turville, aye; Councilman Thomas, aye; Councilman Conley, aye; Councilman
Pool, aye; and Mayor Hoskinson, aye.
BID AWARD: MANHOLE REHABILITATION
City Manager Forbes explained that the City Engineer recommends that Altair
Maintenance Services, Inc. be awarded the bid for manhole rehabilitation
even though their bid was $8,765.00 and the low bid was $8,000.00. This
recommendation is based on differences in proposals of work as follows:
Altair proposes to inject grout around the exterior of those with
with the most serious leaks (as well as interior coating> whereas,
the low bidder proposes only interior coating; their proposal is
much more detailed with respect to cleaning and preparation procedures
prior to sealing and coating; and several options which might prove
necessary after the cleaning and preparation work has been done.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT ALTAIR MAINTENANCE SERVICES, INC. BE
AWARDED THE MANHOLE REHABILITATION BID IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,765.00 UPON
THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ENGINEER.
FEES FOR RESTORATION OF WATER SERVICE AND OPENING NEW ACCOUNTS: Resolution No. 391
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City Manager Forbes explained that this resolution establishes fees for
the restoration of water service for nonpayment and opening of new accounts.
After discussion, it was determined that $10.00 for restoration of service
and $3.00 for opening of new accounts would be more in line with the actual
cost of the work involved. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED
BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE TO ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 391 ESTABLISHING FEES FOR RESTORATION OF WATER SERVICE AT
$10.00 AND NEW ACCOUNTS AT $3.00~ VOTING WAS AS FOLLOWS: Councilman
Pool, aye; Councilman Turville, aye; Councilman Thomas, aye; Councilman
Conley, aye; and Mayor Hoskinson., aye.
APPROVAL OF WATER - SEWER CONTRACT
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City Manager Forbes explained that the water - sewer contract has been
updated and is a form stating the agreement of customers accepting re-
sponsibility of payment for water and sewer services. A MOTION WAS MADE
BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, AND UNANIMOUSLY
CARRIED THAT THE WATER - SEWER CONTRACT BE APPROVED.
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FEES FOR CEMETERY LOTS AND CREMORIAL NICHES: Resolution No. 390
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City Manager Forbes explained that this resolution is necessary to
establish fees for cremorial niches because the price that the City
pays for these units has been increasing. The resolution also
requires non residents to pay a higher fee for cremorial units because
the operational costs of the cemetery are heavily subsidized-through
general revenues; which non residents do not pay. All additional money
obtained from non resident fees are placed in the Perpetual Care Fund
for the cemetery. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN POOL AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 390 BE
ADOPTED. VOTING WAS AS FOLLOWS: Councilman Conley, aye; Councilman
Thomas, aye; Councilman Turville, aye; Councilman Pool, aye; and Mayor
Hoskinson, aye.
LANDSPREADING
The City Manager requested authorization to have the City Attorney -apply
for a CUP from the County to include all sixty-five acres presently under
option, and in addition parcels fifty-four and fifty-five for our proposed
landspreading site. Council consensus was that the City Manager be
authorized to include all of the above property in the CUP application.
The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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