02-09-1982 Regular Meeting
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CITY OF CLERMONT
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February 9, 1982
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held on
February 9, 1982 in the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order
by Mayor Hoskinson, with the following Councilmen in attendnace: Michael Conley,
Robert Pool, Dennis Thomas, and Hal Turvi11e. Other City Officials present
were City Manager Forbes and City Clerk Rozar.
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 Conley and
unanimously carried that the Minutes of the January 26, 1982 meeting be approved
as presented.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
PENSION PLAN
Officials of the Sun Bank will be meeting in the City Manager's office at
3:30 p.m. on Wednesday to review the City's Pension Plan. All Councilmen
are invited to attend.
SENIOR CITIZENS' COMMITTEE
City Manager Forbes reported that the Senior Citizens' Committee will be
distributing questionnaires throughout the City for input on senior citizen
needs and requests.
WORKSHOP MEETING
City Manager Forbes stated that there is a possibility that the Landspreading
Project will be the topic of discussion rather than the Capital Improvements
Plan at the workshop to be held February 18, at 6:30 p.m. Parks and
Recreation short and long-range plans will be discussed at the Capital
Improvements Workshop.
MAYOR'S REPORT
KEEP CLERMONT GLITTER CLEAN MONTHS PROCLAMATION
Mayor Hoskinson read a proclamation concerning litter control and beauti-
fication of the City, and proclaimed the months of March and April 1982,
"Keep Clermont Glitter Clean Months."
CLERMONT MASONS LODGE 226
FLAG PRESENTATION
Representatives of the Clermont Masons Lodge appeared before Council to
present to the City a United States flag that was flown over the nation's
Capitol. These men made the official presentation to the Mayor.
DRIVEWAY REQUEST ON CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY: FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN
John Tubb and Brandon Cory, representatives of the bank, and Nick Jones,
archictect were present requesting that the First Federal Savings and
Loan be allowed to construct a driveway on what is presently the Disston
Avenue right-of-way. Mr. Jones explained that this drive would provide
access to customers onto Almond Street. After extensive discussion regard-
ing the closing of Disston Avenue from Highway 50 to Almond Street or
allow the bank to pave a driveway on the Disston right-of-way, a motion
was made by Councilman Thomas that an ordinance be prepared for the closing
of Disston Avenue, allowing for City utility easements. The motion died
for lack of a second.
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DRIVEWAY REQUEST CONT'D.
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A MOTION WAS THEN MADE BY COUNCILMAN POOL AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
TURVILLE THAT A WRITTEN AGREEMENT BE PREPARED PROVIDING THAT THE FIRST
FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION BE ALLOWED TO PAVE A PUBLIC
DRIVEWAY ON THE DISSTON AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY, TO MAINTAIN THE DRIVEWAY,
AND PROVIDING FOR CITY UTILITY EASEMENTS. The motion passed on a 3-2
vote as follows: Councilman Turvi11e, aye; Councilman Thomas, nay;
Councilman Conley, aye; Mayor Hoskinson, nay; and Councilman Pool, aye.
SOUTH LAKE ART LEAGUE
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Mr. Paul Halstead and Mrs. Ruby Hanks Abel appeared before Council
requesting financial assistance of the City in order to further promote
the teaching of art design. After extensive discussion, A MOTION WAS
MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS AND UNANIMOUSLY
CARRIED THAT THE CITY DONATE TO THE SOUTH LAKE ART LEAGUE, $300 TO BE
USED SPECIFICALLY FOR THE INSTRUCTION OF NEW ARTISTS.
FIRE STATION DOOR
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City Manager Forbes explained that Public Works Director Smythe has
contacted several companies for quotes and recommendations on the Fire
Door at the Public Safety Building. Of the prices he was quoted, the low
was $1900 for replacing the damaged sections or replacing the door with
a steel door for a price of $2900. A lower quote was obtained by mail
to the City Manager's office and recommended for negotiation. After dis-
cussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN POOL
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO NEGOTIATE
A PRICE FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DOOR WITH OVERHEAD DOOR COMPANY.
ORDINANCE NO. 223-C
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City Manager Forbes stated that since the ordinance was drafted, the Police
Chief has recommended that other amendments be made within the same chapter
and suggested that the ordinance be tabled until those amendments could be
made. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT ORDINANCE NO. 223-C BE TABLED UNTIL THE NEXT
REGULAR MEETING.
BID AWARD: RE-ROOFING JAYCEE BEACH HOUSE AND HIGHLANDER HUT
City Manager Forbes stated that performance references have been checked,
and bids can now be awarded. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE LOW BIDDERS
BE AWARDED AS FOLLOWS:
Smi th Roofing
Queen Roofing
Highlander Hut
Jaycee Beach House
$2850
$3200
COMMITTEE FORMATION
Mr. Phil Searles commended the Council for the formation of a Senior Citizens'
Committee and suggested that a Youth Oriented Committee be formed.
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
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ames M. Hoskinson, Mayor