08-11-1981 Regular Meeting
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CITY OF CLERMONT
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August 11, 1981
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was
held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, August 11, 1981. The
meeting was called to order by Mayor Hoskinson at 7:30 p.m. with
the following Councilmen in attendance: Robert Pool and Dennis Thomas.
Other City Officials present were: City Manager Forbes, City Attorney
Baird, 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 Regular Meeting
held on July 28, 1981 be approved as presented.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
LEAGUE OF CITIES CONVENTION
City Manager Forbes advised the Council of the Florida League
of Cities Convention being held October 22 - 24 in Orlando.
All members of the Council are to notify the City Clerk in
order to make reservations.
WORKERS' COMPENSATION
City Manager Forbes informed Council that the City has received
a rebate of $7,929 from Aetna Insurance Company, the City's
Workers' Compensation carrier. This rebate reflects the improved
experience rating for the previous year and the general safety
record of our City employees.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
81-95
City Manager Forbes explained that the state has recently
passed legislation requiring Emergency Management Plans by
all cities and counties. Cities are offered the option of
being included in the County Plan rather than preparing plans
of their own, and this is the recommendation of the City Manager.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
POOL AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CITY OF CLERMONT BE
INCLUDED IN THE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN AND THAT
CITY MANAGER FORBES BE DESIGNATED THE PERSON OF CONTACT.
RE-ROUTING SR 561
City Manager Forbes explained that the Parks and Recreation Board
Members would like to discuss with the County re-routing
Highway 561 down Highway 27, then west on Highway 50 th~ough the
City. This would allow the City to close Lake Minneola Drive and
possibly rebuild the road closer to the railroad, giving a much
larger recreation area at Jaycee Beach. Council consensus was
to bring the matter before the Planning and Zoning Commission.
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WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
City Manager Forbes stated that on Wednesday, August 26, from
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., water line contractors will be working
on the 12-inch water main that runs. from the Grand Highway
Well to the Highland Avenue water tank. The water tank will
not be able to be refilled until this work is complete.
Citizens are being urged not to use water for irrigation or
cleaning purposes on the morning of August 26.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
BROOME STREET PAVING
City Attorney Baird reported that he has been negotiating with
property owners for easements necessary for proper drainage.
To-date negotiations have been unsuccessful. He stated that
there are two options: 1. Offering monetary compensation to
the property owners 2. Condemnation. Mr. Arthur Ekiert,
a property owner was present stating his views. Council
consensus was to table the matter until a later date and invest-
igate this matter with County Officials for possible County
assistance in paving this street.
MAYOR'S REPORT
DOT-HIGHWAY 50 FOUR-LANING
Mayor Hoskinson suggested that letters be sent to the appropriate
officials regarding the widening of Highway 50 making them aware
that we are encouraged and thanking them for their assistance
on this project.
COUNCILMAN POOL'S REPORT
Councilman Pool stated there will be a celebration in honor of
the Clermont All Stars at Jaycee Beach on August 22, 1981 and
suggested that all City Officials be present and that a procla-
mation be formally presented to the team.
PENS TON PLAN INVESTMENTS REPORT
Terry Rogers and Jan Knowle of Sun Bank were present. Mr. Rogers
gave a report on the past year's investments and his anticipations
for the coming year. Dr. Fogler was present, reporting that he
was generally pleased with Sun Bank's handling of the City's
investments. He also stated some guidelines he preferred
Sun Bank follow more closely. Council consensus was to have the
Council attend a quarterly meeting with Mr. Rogers and the
Finance Director.
LAND CLEARING ON LAKE WINONA
81-96
Mr. Dan Boone appeared before Council requesting that he be
permitted to clear City property across the street from his
home. Mr. Boone requested to remove willows that are below
the normal high water mark, creating much discussion. Jim Modica,
an area biologist, was also present recommending that the aquatic
weeds not be removed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN POOL,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE
MATTER BE TABLED UNTIL A FULL COUNCIL IS PRESENT.
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STREET CLOSING: PORTION OF WEST AVENUE
81-97
Mr. Ralph Roane appeared before the Council on behalf of
John Blanchard requesting a portion of West Avenue be closed
north of the railroad. After discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY
COUNCILMAN POOL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS AND UNANIMOUSLY
CARRIED THAT THE MATTER BE TABLED UNTIL A FULL COUNCIL IS
PRESENT.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT: 1320 Bowman Street
Nick Jones appeared before Council requesting a Conditional
Use Permit to use the upper level of a duplex as a professional
studio. The Planning and zoning Commission voted unanimously
to recommend approval of this request at the August 4, 1981
meeting with the following conditions:
1. The property be developed in accordance with the site plan.
2. The upper story shall be used as an office for the private
architectural office of Nick Jones and Associates. No other
business operations can be conducted from this building.
This C.U.P. is not transferable to any other business. The
lower story must be used as an apartment unit.
3. A minimum of eight (8) parking spaces shall be provided.
4. If, at a future date, the parking at this location proves
inadequate, the applicant understands and agrees that the
City may repeal this Conditional Use Permit.
5. Any further construction or expansion must be approved by
C.U.P.
6. All applicable rules and regulations be met.
7. A Certificate of Occupancy for the above development shall
not issued until all of the above conditions have been met.
8. The present C.U.P. at 1330 Bowman Street be repealed as
soon as a Certificate of Occupancy is issued for the new
building.
81-98
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
POOL THAT THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT BE GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED
BY THE P & Z WITH VOTING AS FOLLOWS: Councilman Pool, aye;
Councilman Thomas, aye; Mayor Hoskinson, nay. Mayor Hoskinson
stated he was in opposition to the type of parking area. The
Conditional Use Permit was granted.
BID ACCEPTANCE: AIR CONDITIONING FOR JENKINS AUDITORIUM
81-99
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN POOL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TAT THE LOW BID OF $9,406 FROM THERMAL
TEMP, INC. BE ACCEPTED.
BID CONSIDERATION: CENTER LAKE - AQUATIC WEED CONTROL
81-100
After discussion of the improved condition of Center Lake,
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
POOL AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO TABLE CONSIDERATION OF THE BIDS
FOR AQUA'I'IC WEED CONTROL FOR CENTER LAKE UNTIL A LATER DATE.
STREET CLOSING: Portion of Settle Street - Ordinance No. 143-M
81-101
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
POOL AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 143-M,
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CLOSING A PORTION OF SETTLE STREET THAT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY
REPLATTED INTO THE MARGAREE GARDENS SUBDIVSION. Voting was
as follows: Councilman Pool, aye; Councilman Thomas, aye;
and Mayor Hoskinson, aye. The ordinance was read by title only.
UTILITIES BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1981-82
81-102
This resolution establishes the budget for the operation
of the City's sewer and water utilities. A MOTION WAS MADE
BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN POOL AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 371 BE ADOPTED. Voting
was as follows: Councilman Pool, aye; Councilman Thomas, aye;
and Mayor Hoskinson, aye.
-RATE SCHEDULE FOR WATER, SEWER AND SANITATION SERVICE - Ordinance 144-M
81-103
This ordinance establishes the City's rate schedule for water,
sewer, and sanitation service. COUNCILMAN POOL INTRODUCED
ORDINANCE NO. 144-M FOR FIRST READING. The ordinance was
read by title only.
A motion was made by Councilman Pool, seconded by Councilman Thomas
and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn at 9:45 p.m.
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ames . Hoskinson, Mayor