06-09-1981 Regular Meeting
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CITY OF CLERMONT
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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J s M. Hoskinson, Mayor