01-12-1982 Regular Meeting
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January 12, 1982
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held on
January 12, 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 Turvi11e. Other City
Officials present were: City Manager Forbes, City Attorney Baird and
City Clerk Rozar.
The Invocation was offered by Mayor Hoskinson, 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 December 22, 1981 meeting be
approved as presented.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
82-01
City Manager Forbes explained that a resolution has been received from
the Department of Transportation requesting authorization of the City
Manager to sign the Utility Indemnification Agreement for the installa-
tion of utility lines under Highway 50 during the proposed four-1aning.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY,
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS THAT RESOLUTION
NO. 388 BE ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A UTILITIES AGREEMENT FOR
THE ADJUSTMENT, CHANGE OR RELOCATION OF CERTAIN UTILITES WITHIN THE
RIGHT-OF-WAY LIMITS, BY THE CITY MANAGER: Councilman Pool, aye; Council-
man Turvi11e, aye; Councilman Thomas, aye; Councilman Conley, aye; and
Mayor Hoskinson, aye.
LAKE COUNTY POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD
City Manager Forbes reported that the Lake County Pollution Control Board
at their meeting of January 11, 1982, gave approval of the City's 1and-
spreading compliance schedule.
LANDSPREADING FINANCING
City Manager Forbes stated that the financing with the Farmers Home Admin-
istration continues to be favorable for the City.
LAKE COUNTY LEAGUE OF CITIES
City Manager Forbes stated that Clermont will be hosting the Lake County
League of Cities Meeting and urged all Council Members to attend if possible.
PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
City Manager Forbes stated that the Fire Door to the Public Safety Building
is dry rotting, and recommended that quotes be obtained for a metal door.
It was recommended that the Minutes be researched for the initial rationale
for installing a wooden door rather than metal. The consensus of the
Council was to allow the City Manager to obtain quotes and return to the
City Council with a recommendation before further action is taken.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
BROOME STREET PAVING
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City Attorney Baird reported that two easements have not been obtained, and
suggested that a resolution be prepared to proceed for condemnation. A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT A RESOLUTION BE PREPARED TO DECLARE THE FOLLOWING
PROPERTIES NEEDED FOR PUBLIC Il~ROVEMENTS AND TO PROCEED FOR THE CONDEMNATION
OF THESE PROPERTIES:
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BROOME STREET PAVING CONT'D.
A five foot strip lying Southeasterly of and parrale1 with the following
described line:
Begin at the Southeast corner of Lot 4 and run East toothe center of Lake
Drive for the point of beginning. Run thence North 450 East to the lake
and the termination of this line, according to the Official Map of the
City of Clermont, Plat Book 8, pages 17-23, inclusive, Public Records of
Lake County, Florida.
Commence at the NE corner of Lot, Block 45, according to the Official
Map of the City of Clermont, recorded in Plat Book 8, pages 17-23 inclusive,
Public Records of Lake County, Florida. Run West along the North boundary
of Lot 1 for 25' and Point A. Begin again at the Point of Beginning and
run South along the East boundary of Lot 1 for 25'. Run thence Northwesterly
to Point A.
The City Manager stated that there will be a pre-construction meeting for
the Broome Street project in his office at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, January 14,
1982.
MAYOR'S REPORT
EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL
Mayor Hoskinson reported that the ECFRPC is organlzlng a Disaster Prepared-
ness Program and requests that a representative for the Clermont area be
appointed. It was suggested that Thelma Waters be appointed or a City staff
member. The Mayor will look into the matter.
COUNCILMAN TURVILLE
ANIMAL CONTROL
Councilman Turvi11e reported that he has received complaints of dogs running
loose in the Ryan/Chestnut area. The City Manager stated he will look into
the matter.
COUNCILMAN THOMAS
STREET CLOSING
Councilman Thomas made inquiry of the proposed street closing on West Avenue.
The public hearing and further discussion will be held at the Regular Council
Meeting of January 26, 1982.
COUNCILMAN CONLEY
WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
Councilman Conley inquired of the status of the water system improvements.
City Manager Forbes stated that the well has been drilled to nearly 800'
and the water quality has proven to be good, but testing is still in progress
for quantity.
COUNCILMAN POOL
WATER CONSERVATION
Councilman Pool suggested that the Council hold a workshop concerning water
conservation and management in order to re-educate citizens on the importance
of conservation.
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BID AWARD - GALVANIZED AND PVC FITTINGS
82-03
City Manager Forbes explained the bid prices presented and related that
the Utilities Director recommended that these bids be accepted. A MOTION
WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS AND UNANIMOUS-
LY CARRIED THAT THE BIDS FROM EACH COMPANY SUBMITTED AND DESCRIBED IN THE
FINANCE DIRECTOR'S MEMO DATED JANUARY 8, 1982.
BID AWARD - TRASH PUMP
82-04
City Manager Forbes informed the Council that two bids were submitted for
the Trash Pump, with Highway Equipment Co. submitting the low bid of $4650.
One other bid was submitted after the bid opening and could not be consid-
ered. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN POOL
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE LOW BID OF $4650 BE ACCEPTED FROM HIGHWAY
EQUIPMENT CO.
APPOINTMENTS
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MAYOR PRO TEM
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN POOL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT COUNCILMAN THOMAS BE APPOINTED AS MAYOR PRO TEM.
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE FOLLOWING PERSONS BE RE-APPOINTED TO THE
MENTIONED SEATS: Jack Sargent, Seat No.4; Nick Jones, Seat No.6; and
Henry Czech, Seat No.8; and Russell Wagner be appointed to Seat No.2,
for a two year term; and Joe Washuta appointed to Seat No.3, for a one
year term.
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CLEAN COMMUNITY COMMISSION
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN POOL AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE EXPIRING COMMISSION SEATS BE RE-APPOINTED
FOR TWO YEAR TERMS AS FOLLOWS: Oakley Seaver, Seat No.1; John McCarthy,
Seat No.3; Bonnie Homan, Seat No.5; Isaac McCall, Jr., Seat No.7;
and Lillian Holtzclaw, Seat No.9.
Mayor Hoskinson requested that the Clean Community Commission work closely
with the Centennial Committee in the future.
PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE
The Parks and Recreation Committee is appointed by the Mayor and all members
of the committee for the past year were re-appointed as follows: Arlene Hanks,
Bob Wear, Dr. Edward Pauley, Adolphus Church, Don Smith, Barrie Rakow,
Mary Shaw, Donnie Wilson, and Edmund Klimas.
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LIAISON APPOINTMENTS
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN POOL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE FOLLOWING APPOINTMENTS BE MADE AS FOLLOWS:
COOPER MEMORIAL LIBRARY LIAISON - Dennis Thomas
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LIAISON - Hal Turville
UPPER PALATLAKAHA WATER STUDY REPRESENTATIVES - Michael Conley
Bob Pool, alternate
EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL - Mayor Hoskinson
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - City Council
HOUSING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - City Council
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APPOINTMENTS CONT'D.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE FOLLOWING APPOINTMENTS BE MADE:
ECFRPC - 208 WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN SUBCOMMITTEE - George Forbes
and Bob Pool (voting members), Citizen Members and Alternates:
Bill Dailey and Buck Evans
A-95 REVIEW TEAM - Nick Jones
It was suggested that Nick Jones be sent a letter of commendation for
his appointment as chairman of the A-95 Review Team.
82-11
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY,
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE FOLLOWING PERSONS BE APPOINTED TO THE
BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS WITH TERMS AS LISTED:
Nick Jones, 1983; Lawson Wolfe, 1984; Robert Allison, 1984; Don Beal, 1984.
It was suggested that research be done to determine the action needed to
be taken to set these terms to two years rather than four.
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CITY ATTORNEY
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN POOL AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO EXTEND THE CITY ATTORNEY'S APPOINTMENT TO SEPTEMBER
30, 1982 AND TO MAKE SUBSEQUENT APPOINTMENTS AT THAT TIME TO COINCIDE WITH
THE FISCAL YEAR.
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
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mes M. Hoski son, Mayor