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10-27-1981 Regular Meeting e e MINUTES REGULAR MEETING October 27, 1981 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held on October 27, 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: Michael Conley, Robert Pool and Dennis Thomas. Lester Cole was absent. Other City Officials present were: City Manager Forbes, City Attorney Baird and City Clerk Rozar. The Invocation was offered by Councilman Thomas, followed by repeat- ing of the Pledge of Allegiance by all present. MINUTES A motion was made by Councilman Thomas, seconded by Councilman Pool and unanimously carried that the Minutes of the October 13, 1981 meeting be approved as presented. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT WATER CONTAMINATION City Manager Forbes reported that a newscast on Channel 9 erron- eously stated that water in the Clermont area was contaminated by a nearby chemical plant. He stated that the Clermont area wells are not contaminated or affected by the chemical plant. ADVALOREM TAXES City Manager Forbes reported that the adjusted tax rate has been received from the Property Appraiser and using his formula, the adjusted millage will be 3.456 mills. WATER LINE EXTENSIONS City Manager Forbes stated that a stipulation in the approval of the Change Order to construct water main extensions was to reserve enough funds to prevent a financial problem in the event there is a problem with the Minnehaha Ave. well. He stated, thus far, the well is progressing and problems are not antici- pated. However, extensions #2 and #12 will be eliminated from the Change, reserving $45,000 from the main extension project and making a total reserve for the well approximately $100,000. These two extensions can then be added to the project when the well is completed. SINKHOLE INSURANCE 81-141 City Manager Forbes stated that Sinkhole Insurance for the City would cost $684 annually for City property coverage. This cov- erage does not include City streets. After discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN POOL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CITY OBTAIN SINKHOLE INSURANCE ALONG WITH LIABILITY AND WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE. MAYOR'S REPORT VETERAN'S DAY Mayor Hoskinson issued a proclamation in recognition of all veterans and Veteran's Day. HARRY ANNA CRIPPLED CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL Mayor Hoskinson issued a proclamation in recognition of the Harry Anna Crippled Children's Hospital and proclaimed November 1 through November 7, 1981 as Harry Anna Crippled Children's Hospital Week. LEGISLATIVE ISSUES Mayor Hoskinson stated that the City of Orange Park has issued e e MINUTES REGULAR MEETING October 27, 1981 Page 2 LEGISLATIVE ISSUES CONT'D. a resolution, and the Florida League of Cities is requesting that support be given toward clarifying the law dealing with Double Taxation, as well as the proposed legislation mandating that the first $5,000 of property value be taxed and homestead exemption take effect afterwards. This would ensure that all property owners pay property taxes. COUNCILMAN THOMAS' REPORT JUNKYARD FENCING Councilman Thomas inquired as to the status of the junkyard fencing. City Manager Forbes stated that fencing has been started and progressing slowly. COUNCILMAN CONLEY'S REPORT HIGHWAY 50 Councilman Conley stated that he has been asked to have the street lighting on Highway 50 between Fifth Street and East Avenue investigated for improvement, as well as a crosswalk overpass at Fifth Street. The City Manager stated he will write a letter to the DOT relating this request. VARIANCE: 701-721 East Highway 50 Winn Dixie Mr. Richard Reynolds appeared before Council requesting a variance in order to construct a ten (10) foot addition to the rear of the Winn Dixie store and the former Sun Bank area, to be utilized as coolers for Winn Dixie. This would cause a five (5) foot penetration into the required twenty-five foot rear yard. Mr. Reynolds stated this would cause a hardship for him if not granted because Winn Dixie may not expand their facility into the Sun Bank area, leaving that space unrented. A letter was read from Mr. Roy Grose, Tom Dougherty was present representing Mrs. Polly Rook, and Mr. and Mrs. Spencer White were present, all in opposition to granting the variance for the following reasons: The present Winn Dixie shopping plaza already has too short a rear yard, and an inadquate buffer strip. This has caused problems of unsightliness and trash to the abutting residential properties. Additional problems are created by trucks and damages caused by overriding the curb onto lawns. Mr. Dougherty stated that there is no undue hardship on the shop- ping center property owner, but there is substantial hardship placed on his client and other abutting property owners. Mr. Spencer suggested that the block directly behind the shopping center be rezoned to commercial, making a buffer between the shopping center and residential properties. Mr. Reynolds stated that the proposed expansion of Winn Dixie would alleviate a great deal of the noise problem by having the larger storage space and a more modern type of cooling system that would require only one cooling unit, rather than the three existing ones. He further stated that when the expansion is fin- ished, he will paint the rear of the building and plant trees as a buffer. 81-142 After extensive discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN POOL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO TABLE 'T'HE MA'T''T'ER UNTIl. THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING WHEN WINN DIXIE'S ARC-HI'T'EC-T CAN APPEAR BEFORE COUNCIL ADVISING THEM OF THE ACTUAL Pl.ANS FOR EXPANSION AND THE EFFECTS IT WILL HAVE TOWARD NOISE AND THE GENERAL APPEARANCE OF THE REAR OF THE BUILDING. e e MINUTES REGULAR MEETING October 27, 1981 Page 3 JENKINS AUDITORIUM Willie Grayson of the South Lake Players appeared before Council requesting to use Jenkins Auditorium without paying a user charge. He stated they are a non-profit organization and are not finan- cially able to pay the user charges at this time. The South Lake Players have been allowed to use the auditorium the past three years without charge. 81-143 After discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN POOL AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO ALLOW THE SOUTH LAKE PLAYERS TO USE JENKINS AUDITORIUM WITHOUT CHARGE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The rental fees be waived only through the period of their final proposed production of the season's plays. 2. Smaller facilities be utilized for as many rehearsal sessions as practical. 3. The financial status of the group be reported to the Council at the end of the season productions. 4. The auditorium can only be used on dates and times approved by the City. 5. A $50.'00 deposit Ibe given to the City. 6. The building cannot be altered in any manner, except for temporary stage props, without the approval of the City Manager. BROOME STREET PAVING City Manger Forbes explained that an estimate has been obtained from Leecon, Inc. at an estmated $26,927.05. This estimate is substantially lower than the City Engineer's estimate of $35,000 due to the change of construction to inverting the crown of the street. This would enable the City to assist with the construc- tion by installing asphalt curbs, and keep the costs of the project as low as possible. 81-144 After discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN POOL AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PROCEED WITH THE NEEDED STORM WATER EASEMENT, ROADWAY EASEMENT, OBTAIN COUNTY POLLUTION CONTROL APPROVAL AND PREPARE AN ASSESSMENT RODL AND CONDUCT HEARINGS. A CONSTRUCTmON AGREEMENT WITH LEECON, INC. DOCUMENTS ADDING THIS STREET CONSTRUC- TION TO THE COUNTY PROJECTS, SHALL BE SIGNED AFTER APPROVAL OF THE CITY ATTORNEY. ELECTION PROCLAMATION Mayor Hoskinson presented the Election Proclamation declaring December 1, 1981 Election Day for Council Member Seats Group II and IV. ELECTION BOARD 81-146 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL~1AN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO ACCEPT THE CITY CLERK'S REQUEST FOR APPOINTMENTS TO THE ELECTION BOARD AND REMUNERATION AS FOLLOWS: e e MINUTES REGULAR MEETING October 27, 1981 Page 4 ELECTION BOARD CONT'D. Clerk - Hilda McCown Book Inspectors - Goldie Wilson Ella Mae Sheldon Elizabeth Konsler Florence Herda Machine Inspectors - W. B. Mallory John Prichard Deputy - Charles Haines All Board Members will be required to work from the hour of Six O'Clock A.M. to Seven O'Clock P.M. at a rate of $3.35 hourly, excluding the Clerk, who will receive an additional $15.00. Substitutions may also be made by the City Clerk if deemed necessary. ORDINANCE NO. 219-C: Amendments to Chapter 5, Buildings City Manager Forbes explained that this ordinance clarifies a portion of our existing electrical code regarding outside disconnects, and the utilization of pipe in the plumbing code. COUNCILMAN POOL INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 219-C FOR FIRST READING. The ordinance was read by title only. RESOLUTION NO. 384: Mechanical Permit Fees 81-147 City Manager Forbes stated that this resolution establishes Mechanical Permit fees, and clarified that these fees have previously been included in Building Permit fees. This pro- cedure will allow separate schedules for determining the indi- vidual fees. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 384 BE ADOPTED. EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL BOARD MEMBER 81-148 Councilman Thomas stated that he has appreciated his appointment to the Board of the ECFRPC, but would like to resign at this time. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT MAYOR HOSKINSON BE APPOINTED AS BOARD MEMBER TO THE ECFRPC. A motion was made by Councilman Conley, seconded by Councilman Pool and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn at 9:15 p.m. I Mayor