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06-09-1981 Regular Meeting e e e e CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES June 9, 1981 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Florida was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, June 9, 1981. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hoskinson at 7:30 P.M. 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, Finance Director Saunders, and City Clerk Rozar. The Invocation was offered by Mayor Hoskinson, followed by repeat- ing of the Pledge of Allegiance by all present. MINUTES A motion was made by Councilman Thomas, Seconded by Councilman Cole, and unanimously carried that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 26, 1981 be approved as presented. A motion was made by Councilman Cole, Seconded by Councilman Pool, and unanimously carried that the Minutes of the Special Meeting held June 4, 1981, be approved as presented. MUNICIPAL PARKING - Elks Lodge 81-73 City Manager Forbes related a letter to the City from the Clermont/ Groveland Elks Lodge requesting the City maintain their parking lot in exchange for City use as a municipal parking lot. After dis- cussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN POOL THAT THE CITY MAINTAIN THE CLERMONT/GROVELAND ELKS LODGE PARKING LOT IN EXCHANGE FOR USE AS A MUNICIPAL PARKING LOT. THE MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMAN CONLEY VOTING NAY; THE VOTE BEING 4-1. Councilman Conley stated that he was not voting in opposition to the Elks Lodge, but felt the City would be setting a precedent for repairing other private parking lots. An agreement is to be prepared and returned to Council for approval. VARIANCE: 535 Osceola Street Santiago F. Perez, Lot Width variance 81-74 Mr. Perez and his contractors, Pat Weber and Fred Plummer were present requesting a lot width variance from the 75' required to 63'4", in order to build a home on his property. There were no objections from adjoining property owners, and after discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN POOL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN COLE, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE VARIANCE BE GRANTED. VARIANCE: S. Lake Minneola Drive, between West Ave., & 8th St., Fence Mr. John Blanchard appeared before the Council requesting that he be permitted to erect a twelve foot fence, serving as a buffer to the proposed condominiums he is going to have con- structed. Abutting property owners, Producers Supply Co., were present in opposition to the fence. After discussion, A motion was made by Councilman Conley to decline the variance, stating Council should act upon established policy. The motion failed for lack of a second. 81-7'5 Mr. Blanchard stated that he would construct a 9' fence if the Council would approve. After further discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN POOL TO GRANT A VARIANCE FOR THIS PROPERTY TO CONSTRUCT A FENCE WITH A MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 9', AND ALLOWING A MAXIMUM OF 24" FOR HEIGH'l' REQUIREMENTS OF ORNAMENTS ATOP THE FENCE. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-1, WITH COUNCILMAN CONLEY VOTING NAY. e e e e CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES June 9, 1981 Page 2 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT BID ACCEPTANCE: PIPE AND FITTINGS 81-76 City Manager Forbes presented the results of bids submitted for pipe and fittings. After discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN COLE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN POOL, AND UNAN- IMOUSLY CARRIED TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID OF $4,403.94 SUBMITTED BY HUGHES SUPPLY CO. GARBAGE TRUCK BIDS City Manager Forbes stated that advertisements and letters have been submitted for notification of bids for a new garbage truck. Bids will be opened on June 18, 1981. PROPERTY SALE NOTIFICATION City Manager Forbes stated that advertisements have been submitted for notification of sale of the municipal property by Lake Dot, known as Lot 4, Block 59 City Block. MURPHY ACT DEED City Manager Forbes stated that a letter is being sent to the County requesting that a 60' right-of-way be retained of Prince Edward Street on a Murphy Act Deed. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT JUNKYARD FENCING City Attorney Baird stated that the suit against the junkyard is proceeding, however, Mr. Misuraca has been consulting with the City as to the type fence that is required. BROOME STREET PAVING City Attorney Baird stated that negotiations are in the process with abutting property owners and may possibly have the assess- ment roll by the next regular meeting of the Council. MAYOR'S REPORT CENTER LAKE 81-77 Mayor Hoskinson, referring to the City Manager's memo, recommended that Council consider purchasing aeration type equipment as recommended and successfully used by Orange County. After discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED ~Y COUNCILMAN POOL, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SECURE COST ESTIMATES ON AERATION DEVICES FOR THE PRESERVATION OF CENTER LAKE. PETER POOL PARK Mayor Hoskinson reported that he has received numerous complaints about activities at Peter Pool Park. After extensive discussion, it was Council consensus that signs be posted, "No Parking after 11 P.M. to deter congregating at the park. e e e e CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES June 9, 1981 Page 3 COUNCILMAN COLE LOITERING Councilman Cole related complaints he has received regarding the loitering at the Shop n Go. City Manager Forbes stated that the Police Department is aware and has taken action to deter the problem. JR. HIGH SCHOOL PLAYGROUND Councilman Cole related a request by a citizen to donate tires for a tunnel at the Jr. High School playground. WATER FOUNTAIN Councilman Cole stated that a water fountain outside the Jr. High School property would deter children from going into the school property while playing. COUNCILMAN CONLEY GARAGE SALES Councilman Conley reported that it has been brought to his attention that Garage Sales are being conducted on a continual basis as a business, rather than an occasional garage or house cleaning project. The consensus was for the City Manager to research the City's Garage Sale policy for Council review. COUNCILMAN POOL JAYCEE BEACH FACILITIES Councilman Pool stated that he has visited the Jaycee Beach Concession and Beach House and reported that the renovations were commendable. LAKE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE FIRE PROTECTION 81-78 City Manager Forbes explained the Agreement for fire protection. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN COLE, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE AGREEMENT FOR FIRE PROTECTION FOR LCI BE ACCEPTED. CEMETERY RULES 81-79 City Manager Forbes presented a revision to the cemetery policy as requested by Council. After discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN COLE, AND UNAN- IMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CEMETERY POLICY REVISION SHOULD INCLUDE, "No. 63 - 'In the Oakhill Cemetery, memorials shall be restricted to ground-level markers, not to exceed 16" x 28" In size for single markers or 16" x 56" in size for double markers.' Cemetery Rule No. 64 to be eliminated." e e e e ,- CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES June 9, 1981 Page 4 FISHING TOURNAMENT FEES 81-79 City Manager Forbes presented a resolution mandating fees to be charged Fishing Tournaments using the Municipal Boat Ramp. _After discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN COLE, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 369 BE ACCEPTED WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS: A $100 DEPOSIT WILL BE REQUIRED FOR CITY APPROVAL; A FEE OF $2.50 WILL BE CHARGED PER BOAT USING THE RAMP FOR ALL PARTI- CIPANTS (RESIDENT OR NON-RESIDENT) AND DEDUCTED FROM THE $100 DEPOSIT. FIRE PERMITS Mr. Ray McMahon was present advising the Council of his opinion of the City's burning permit policy. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. ~~~;".- . J s M. Hoskinson, Mayor