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10-13-1981 Regular Meeting e e MINUTES REGULAR MEETING October 13, 1981 NQ 15tJ? A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held on October 13, 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, Finance Director Saunders and City Clerk Rozar. The Invocation was offered by Mayor Hoskinson, 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 September 22, 1981 meeting be approved as presented. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT LANDSPREADING City Manager Forbes stated to the Council that Capital Improve- ment Funds will be used to finance the Engineering Report and testing for the proposed landspreading authorized at our last meeting. He explained that the use of the Capital Improvement Funds was previously authorized for this use, but wanted the matter re-emphasized so all Councilmen would be aware of this fact. DER TEMPORARY OPERATING PERMIT City Manager Forbes stated that City Attorney Baird has prepared a letter to be sent to the Department of Environmental Regulation requesting a temporary operating permit for the proposed rapid infiltration process of landspreading. LAKE COUNTY POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD City Manager Forbes reported that the Lake County Pollution Control Board extended the City's wastewater operating variance another six months at their October 12, 1981 meeting. HAUNTED HOUSE City Manager Forbes related the request of Barrie Rakow and Sue Mecanick to sponsor a Haunted House in the Old Library Building. He stated that proceeds from the Haunted House would be donated to the City Recreation Committee and South Lake Players. Council consensus was to allow the project. LIABILITY INSURANCE City Manager Forbes stated that the City's insurance policy is being prepared by Olivenbaum Insurance Co., and the City must decide whether to keep liability coverage at the present $500,000 level of coverage, or reduce it as permitted by State Law. He related that there is only a $700 reduction for a $200,000 policy. Sinkhole insurance was also brought up as a possible consideration at a cost of $684. Council consensus was to get further inform- ation on the sinkhole coverage, and maintain a $500,000 liability coverage. e e MINUTES REGULAR MEETING October 13, 1981 Page 2 NQ 1508 JAYCEE BEACH BOAT RAMP 81-131 City Manager Forbes explained that extensive maintenance, repair, and alterations are needed at the Jaycee Beach Boat Ramp. He recommended that the ramp ending be deepened, installation of a "dove tail," and construction of a breakwater dock and a step-down/breakwater addition to the existing dock. He suggested that this project be considered and submitted for a Department of Natural Resources grant. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN POOL AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO PREPARE A PRE-APPLICATION FOR A GRANT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE PROPOSED BOAT RAMP ALTERATIONS. LAKE WINONA CANAL 81-132 City Manager Forbes explained that in April of 1960, the City obtained the title to the canal connecting Lakes Minnehaha and Winona. The canal is presently only a few inches deep under the Lakeshore Drive bridge, making it unnavigable. Mr. Don Tracy appeared before the Council speaking for property owners along Lake Winona stating that he has researched avenues of excavating the canal. It has been estimated that the cost for clearing the canal would be $5,500. The property owners have agreed to contribute by donation an amount equal to half the cost of the clearing, requesting the City to pay the remaining one-half. City Manager Forbes stated that he has spoken with officials of the Lake Water Authority and they have paid for similar canal clearings. Since this canal is part of the chain of lakes, it should be. considered a responsibility of the Lake Water Author- ity to maintain. Mr. Forbes recommended that the City make application with the Lake Water Authority to finance the canal clearing at their meeting of November 4, 1981. After discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN POOL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY AND UNANIMOUffi,LY CARRIED THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SCHEDULE A STARTING WORK DAY FOR THE PROJECT TO BEGIN AND ARRANGE FOR THE APPLICATION REQUESTING FUNDING FROM THE LAKE WATER AUTHORITY. THE WORK SHOULD BE SCHEDULED AFTER THE NOVEMBER 4, 1981 MEETING OF THE WATER AUTHORITY WHEN DETERMINATION HAS BEEN MADE AS TO WHETHER THE WATER AUTHORITY WILL FUND THE PROJECT. IF THE LAKE WATER AUTHORITY DOES NOT FUND THE PROJECT, THE CITY WILL CO~~IT TO PAY ONE-HALF THE COST, OR A MAXIMUM OF $2750. FINANCE DIRECTOR'S REPORT Finance Director Saunders reported that Mr. Terry Rogers of the Sun Bank will attend a workshop meeting to discuss the quarterly report rather than at the regular Council Meeting. Councilman Conley requested that copies of the report be distributed among the Council a week in advance of the meeting for their review. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Hoskinson declared October 19, 1981 as Yorktown Day and read a proclamation to that effect. COUNCILMAN POOL'S REPORT Councilman Pool reported that complaint that landscaping in the view of oncoming traffic. that these areas be noted and citizens have approached him in certain areas are obstructing City Manager Forbes requested he will look into the matter. e e MINUTES REGULAR MEETING October 13, 1981 Page 3 NQ 1509 COUNCILMAN CONLEY'S REPORT Councilman Conley stated that excessive grass is growing at the exercise staions and may need a herbicide. City Manager Forbes stated that weed-eaters are being used at this time, but herbicides may be used during the Spring. REQUEST FOR USE OF MOBILE TRAILER AS A HOT DOG STAND 81-133 Mr. Albert Simmons appeared before the Council requesting he be allowed to operate a Mobile Trailer as a Hot Dog Stand on the west corner of Twelfth Street and Highway 50 on a full-time basis. After extensive discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO DENY THE REQUEST BECAUSE OF ITS NONCONFORMITY TO THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES. VARIANCE: Rick Weber 412 Twelfth Street 81-134 Mr. Rick Weber appeared before the Council requesting that he be allowed to expand a single residence into a duplex, with a total lot area of 9,150 sq. ft., while 10,000 sq. ft. are required. There were no objections to the request from adjacent property owners or persons in attendance. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS AND UNAN- IMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE VARIANCE BE GRANTED. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT: Bishop Paint & Decorating 997 E. Highway 50 81-135 Mr. Carle Bishop appeared before the Council requesting that his company be allowed to use the commercial establishment in the same building as the Sparkle Clean Car Wash in order to mix paint and as a retail outlet. One letter in opposition to the request was received from Mr. David A. Johnson and read aloud. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of this request at the October 6, 1981 meeting. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN POOL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO GRANT THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The property be developed in accordance with the approved site plan. 2. Any further construction or expansion must be approved by a Conditional Use Permit. 3. This permit shall expire if a Certificate of Occupancy has not been issued within one year of the date of this Conditional Use Permit. 4. All applicable rules and regulations must be met, including retail sales on location and not more than five (5) employees may be utilized in the manufacturing process. 5. A Certificate of Occupancy for the above development shall not be issued until all of the above conditions have been met. 6. This permit is not transferable to any other business, or for any other manufacturing use other than the manufacture (blend- ing process only) of paint, the operation of which must be e e MINUTES REGULAR MEETING October 13, 1981 Page 4 NQ 1510 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CONT'D. performed within the completely enclosed building. 7. Off-street parking must be provided for employees and customers. If, at a future date, parking proves inadequ~te, - the City Council may require additional off-street parking spaces to be added or rescind this Conditional Use Permit. CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD APPOINTMENTS 81-136 It was stated that six persons requested to be appointed to the Code Enforcement Board. After discussion, consensus was to not table the appointments for further scouting of interested persons. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN POOL AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO APPOINT THE FOLLOWING PERSONS FOR THE TERMS STATED ACCORDINGLY: Sue Mecanick, one year; Bill McGuire, one year; Emma Higgins, two years; Kathleen Parsell, two years; Glenn B. Curtis, three years; and Marcus McGowan, three years. LAKE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY BOARD APPOINTMENTS 81-137 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN POOL AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT BESS JONES BE RE-APPOINTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LAKE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY. 81-138 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT COUNCILMAN POOL BE APPOINTED AS ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBER TO THE LAKE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY. HRS WORK PROGRAM AGREEMENT 81-139 City Manager Forbes explained that this agreement would authorize the City to use young adults that have been ordered by a court to work a number of hours in a Community Service Program in order to reimburse society for a junvenile offense. This work would be at no cost to the City, and workers would be insured by the State. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN POOL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE AGREEMENT FOR THE WORK PROGRAM WITH THE HEALTH AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES BE ACCEPTED. SENIOR CITIZENS COMMITTEE Councilman Thomas recommended that the City form a Senior Citizens Committee to serve in a referral capacity for services available to senior citizens. This committee would consist of five to seven members. Council consensus was that appointees be solicited for appointment at the November 10, 1981 meeting of the Council. RED CROSS AGREEMENT City Manager Forbes explained that the Red Cross is requesting that Jenkins Auditorium be permitted to be used as an alternate shelter in case of a major disaster, such as a hurricane. e e MINUTES REGULAR MEETING October 13, 1981 Page 5 NQ 1511 RED CROSS AGREEMENT CONT'D. 81-140 After discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO ALLOW JENKINS AUDITORIUM TO BE USED AS AN ALTERNATE SHELTER WHEN THE PRIMARY SHELTERS ARE FULL OR UNABLE TO fUNCTJON AS SHELTERS WHEN PRIOR PERMISSION HAS BEEN OBTAINED FROM THE CITY MANAGER OR CITY COUNCIL. A motion was made by Councilman Conley, seconded by Councilman Thomas and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn at 9:15 p.m.