01-26-1982 Regular Meeting
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January 26, 1982
A Regular Meeting of the City of Clermont was held on January 26, 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.
MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilman Pool, seconded by Councilman Thomas and
unanimously carried that the Minutes of the January 12, 1982 meeting be
approved as presented.
STREET LIGHT REQUEST
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Barrie Rakow was present, representing the Village Square Association.
The association is requesting that a street light be installed in front
of the Barber Shop and the light North of the Tot Lot turned to the
South side. The association feels that the nightime activities in the
downtown area warrant better lighting for the safety of its citizens.
It was discussed that all the lights in the downtown area could be
converted to high power sodium. City Manager Forbes stated that
light at the Tot Lot could be turned toward the South with no problem.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN TURVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE STREET LIGHT MATTER BE TABLED UNTIL
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING AFTER THE CITY MANAGER HAS DISCUSSED THE
POSSIBILITY OF INSTALLING HIGH PRESSURE SODIUM LIGHTS WITH THE POWER
COMP ANY .
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
LANDSPREADING
City Manager Forbes reported that the Farmers Home Administration has
obligated a loan in the amount of $700,000 at an interest rate of
11.38 percent; and a grant in the amount of $500,000 for the City's land-
spreading project. The City can proceed with the project as soon as plans
are approved by the State.
BROOME STREET PAVING
City Manager Forbes reproted that paving of Broome Street can proceed
with authorization for the Mayor to sign the contracts, the City Manager
to issue a notice to proceed, and funds for the project to come from
Cash Reserves. These funds will be repaid by Special Assessments.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY,
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE
A NOTICE TO PROCEED; THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE PAVING CONTRACTS;
AND FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT BE EXPENDED FROM CITY CASH RESERVES.
GRANT APPLICATION
City Manager Forbes requested that he be authorized to submit an application
for a grant for traffic signs from the State Bureau of Highway Safety.
Funds are available from the State to replace warning or regulation signs
that are not consistent with the Uniform Traffic Control Manual, or to
install new signs.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SUBMIT AN
APPLICATION FOR A GRANT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNS FROM THE STATE BUREAU OF HIGHWAY
SAFETY.
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LANDSPREADING
City Manager Forbes stated that he attended a meeting with the Department
of Environmental Regulations regarding the City's Temporary Operating
Permit. He stated that the City will send a letter on February 1, 1982
requesting an extension of the operating permit, based on the compliance
schedule previously submitted.
WORKSHOP MEETING
City Manager Forbes suggested that a date be set for the first workshop
to consider a Capital Improvements Program. Council consensus was that
the meeting be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 18, 1982 in the
Council Chambers.
COUNCILMAN CONLEY'S REPORT
GROVE PROPERTY
Councilman Conley inquired about the grove property and if the fruit in
the ten acre plot would be sold this year. The City Manager was directed
to examine the fruit and its condition.
BID AWARD
RE-ROOFING OF THE HIGHLANDERIIHUT AND JAYCEE BEACH BUILDING
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Upon recommendation of the City Manager, requesting more time for invest-
igation of references of contractors submitting bids, A MOTION WAS MADE
BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, AND UNANIMOUSLY
CARRIED THAT THE RE-ROOFING BID AWARD BE TABLED UNTIL THE NEXT MEETING.
CLOSING OF A PORTION OF WEST AVENUE: Ordinance No. l44-M
James Mercer of Blue Goose Packing Company was present opposing the closing
of West Avenue North of the railroad tracks and Osceola Street. Mr. Mercer
stated that this street is their East access to the packing house. There
is an access to the West of the building, but both are needed. This would
be a crucial detriment to their business. Gene Hogue was also present
explaining that West Avenue is his business's only ingress and egress;
and is opposed to the closing of the street. A representative of the rail-
road was present stating that they are always encouraged to close railroad
crossings, but would not be in favor of inconveniencing or being detrimental
to anyone's business. Mr. Blanchard was not present to state further reasons
for his request to have the street closed. Nick Jones commented that fur-
ther consideration should be given to the matter. The ordinance was read
by title only.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN POOL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED UPON ROLL CALL VOTE THAT ORDINANCE NO. l44-M NOT BE
ADOPTED; DENYING THE REQUEST TO CLOSE THE PORTION OF WEST AVENUE NORTH
OF THE RAILROAD TO OSCEOLA STREET. VOTE WAS AS FOLLOWS: Councilman Pool,
aye; Councilman Turville, aye; Councilman Thomas, aye; Councilman Conley,
aye; and Mayor Hoskinson aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 389: Revoking a C.U.P. for a Planned Unit Development
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City Manager Forbes explained that this resolution revokes a conditional
use permit granted to Condev Developers for a thirty-eight unit complex
in the Lakeview Hills area. This C.U.P. was requested by the owner and
approved by the City Council, then circumstances led the developer to select
another area of the City, requiring another C.U.P. One of the conditions
of the latter C.U.P. was that upon FmHA approval of the Twelfth Street
p~operty, the original permit would be revoked. A MOTION WAS MADE BY
COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED
UPON ROLL' CALL VOTE THAT RESOLUTION NO. 389 BE ADOPTED. VOTE WAS AS FOL-
LUW~: counCl~man Conley, aye; Councilman Thomas, aye; Councilman Turville,
aye; Councilman Pool, aye; and Mayor Hoskinson, aye.
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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY: Ordincnce No. 22l-C
City Manager Forbes explained that this ordinance prohibits alcoholic b-everages. on
all public property. The ordinance does allow the City Council to grant
exceptions from the ordinance for special activities in designated facil-
ities. Councilman Thomas introduced Ordinance No. 22l-C for first reading.
The ordinance was read by title only.
ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES: Ordinance No. 220-C
City Manager Forbes explained that this ordinance repeals the section
of the existing ordinance requiring nuisance complaints to be presented
to the Municipal Court. Since Florida cities no longer have Municipal
Courts, the City Attorney has recommended that this section be repealed.
Violations can now be brought before the City Code Enforcement Board for
review. Councilman Thomas introduced Ordinance No. 220-C for first reading.
The ordinance was read by title only.
UPPER PALATLAKAHA WATER STUDY AGREEMENT
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It was explained that this agreement is in conjunction with the three
year water study authorized by the City and is the authorization of the
continuation of the last year of the three year study. A MOTION WAS
MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, AND UNANIMOUSLY
CARRIED THAT THE UPPER B\LATLAKAHA WATER STUDY AGREEMENT BE APPROVED.
The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
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James M. Hoskinson, Mayor