10-27-1981 Regular Meeting
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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:
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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
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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
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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.
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