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REGULAR MEETING
December 22, 1981
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was
held on December 22, 1981 in the Council Chambers. The meeting was
called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Hoskinson, with the following
Councilmen in attendance: Lester Cole, Michael Conley, Robert Pool
and Dennis Thomas. Other City Officials present were: City Manager
Forbes, City Attorney Baird and City Clerk Rozar.
The Invocation was offered by City Manager Forbes, followed by repeat-
ing of the Pledge of Allegiance by all present.
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A motion was made by Councilman Pool, seconded by Councilman Thomas
and unanimously carried that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held
on December 8, 1981 be approved as presented.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
JENKINS AUDITORIUM
City Manager Forbes reported that a new rental fee has been
negotiated for the rental fee of the office space occupied by
the Chamber of Commerce. The contract calls for a rental fee
of $40 per month.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
City Manager Forbes stated that the Organizational Meeting to
appoint members to all committees and boards will be held on
January 12, 1982.
GARBAGE PICKUP
City Manager Forbes stated that garbage normally collected on
Thursday will be collected Wednesday, and garbage normally
collected on Friday will be collected Thursday due to the
Christmas holiday, as well as the following week, due to the
New Year holiday.
COUNCILMAN CONLEY'S REPORT
CENTER LAKE
Councilman Conley stated that the algae
reappearing and inquired whether action
this time to rectify the algae problem.
was for the City Manager to look into the
with Mr. Jim Modica for recommendations.
in Center Lake is
should be taken at
Council consensus
matter and confer
COUNCILMAN POOL'S REPORT
SCHOOL CROSSWALK
Councilman Pool stated that if crosswalk guards can not be
obtained, possibly the Police Department can place portable
signs lowering the speed limit during the school crosswalking
hours. Council was informed that a crossing guard has been
hired for the East Avenue and Highway 50 intersection.
OLD LIBRARY BUILDING
Dr. Walter Allen and representatives of the Lake Sumter Com-
munity College were present requesting to use the Old Library
Building for classroom space in order to provide extension
services for our community. The 'agreement was explained and
it was stated that the use would be on a trial basis only.
During the trial period, the college would pay no rental fee,
but would pay all electrical, sewer and water costs.
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OLD LIBRARY BUILDING CONT'D.
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City Attorney Baird stated that he has discussed this agreement
with the college and that paragraph 5, "Use of Premises" must
be clarified to include the Lake Sumter Community College, as
well as the Community College Foundation. A MOTION WAS MADE BY
COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY
CARRIED THAT THE AGREEMENT WITH THE LAKE-SUMTER COMMUNITY
COLLEGE FOUNDATION, INC. BE ADOPTED FOR THE USE OF THE OLD
LIBRARY BUILDING LOCATED AT 630 DESOTO STREET AS AN EXTENSION
CLASSROOM FACILITY FOR THE COLLEGE.
VARIANCE: 644 Prince Edward Ave.
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Mrs. Debbie Gaines was present to request a variance to construct
an addition to their home with a rear yard of 12'4", whereas,
25' is required. It was explained that the existing home has
a nonconforming rear yard, and the addition would not infringe
on the existing rear yard setback. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL-
MAN COLE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED
THAT THE VARIANCE BE GRANTED.
RESOLUTION NO. 387: ONE-CENT STATEWIDE SALES TAX
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Mayor Hoskinson explained this resolution which supports the
stand taken by the Florida League of Cities to create an addition-
alone-cent statewide sales tax. This tax would be distributed
to local governments~ 70 percent of the tax monies would be
used for property tax relief, and 30 percent for local government
revenue. This 30 percent additional revenue alleviates that
amount that local residents are responsible for generating, and
distributes taxes more equitably throughout the state to non-
property owners. During discussion, Councilman Thomas stated that
he could not be in favor of the proposed legislation, due to
the tax increase. He would, however, be in favor if the entire
monies generated would apply 100 percent to the advalorem tax
rollback. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN POOL AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN CONLEY THAT RESOLUTION NO. 387 BE ADOPTED. THE RES-
OLUTION PASSED WITH A 4-1 VOTE AS FOLLOWS: COUNCILMAN COLE, AYE~
COUNCILMAN THOMAS, NAY~ COUNCILMAN CONLEY, AYE~ COUNCILMAN POOL,
AYE~ AND MAYOR HOSKINSON, AYE.
LESTER COLE PLAQUE PRESENTATION
Mayor Hoskinson presented a plaque and extended the City's appre-
ciation to Lester Cole for his four year term as Councilman.
OATH OF OFFICE
The Oath of Office was administered to Councilmen Dennis Thomas
and Hal Turville.
SLUDGE BID AWARD
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City Manager Forbes stated that only one bid had been received
for the City's sludge by Hillary and Sons, Inc. in the amount
of $618, and recommended that this bid be accepted. A MOTION WAS
~DE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN POOL AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE SLUDGE BID BE AWARDED TO HILLARY AND
SONS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $618.
RE-ROOFING OF HIGHLANDER HUT AND JAYCEE BEACH BUILDING
It was explained that two bids were received for the re-roofing
of the Highlander Hut and the Jaycee Beach Building as follows:
Queen Roofing - $6,000 and Cone Roofing of Lake County - $8,320.
The low bidder was present stating that he had made a mistake
on his bid by $1,000, but would stand by the written bid offer,
if so desired by the Council. After discussion, A MOTION WAS
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RE-ROOFING BIDS CONT'D.
MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURVILLE
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE RE-ROOFING BE LET FOR REBID.
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STREET CLOSING: Ordinance No. l44-M, Portion of West Avenue
City Manager Forbes stated that this street closing is being
requested by Mr. John Blanchard at the end of West Avenue at
Lake Minneola. Councilman Thomas introduced Ordinance No. l44-M
for first reading. The ordinance was read by title only.
The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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M. Hoskinson, Mayor
Sandra O. Rozar, City Clerk