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05-26-1981 Regular Meeting e e e e CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR MEETING Hay 26, 1981 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, May 26, 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 ~anager Forbes, City Attorney Baird, 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 Cole and unanimously carried that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Town Hall Meeting held on May 11, be approved as presented. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT TENT USE POLICY City Manager Forbes recommended the following policy be set for the temporary use of tents for Revivals or Business: 1. The tent must be fireproof. 2. The site must have adequate parking facilities. 3. The use of tent must not create a nuisance for abutting property owners. 4. Adequate restrooms (i.e. Porta-booths) must be available. 5. The use of tent may not exceed three (3) days. 6. The use of a tent must be confined to commercial or industrial zoned districts. 7. If any lighting is necessary, a temporary Florida Power electrical hook-up will be required. 8. The tent activity must be sponsored by an established business or organization. (local) Council consensus was in agreement with this policy. PENSION PLAN INVESTMENT REVIEW City Manager Forbes stated that the City's Pension Plan funds are managed by Sun Bank, in accordance with a written investment policy approved by the City. He stated further that, Dr. Fogler, from the University of Florida has been reviewing the City's investment policy every other year to analyze our plans and report to the Council his recommendations. The fee for this service would be $200 plus mileage. Council consensus was that Dr. Fogler be hired for this purpose. MIDDLE SCHOOL PARK 81-63 City Manager Forbes stated there have been complaints from citizens residing in the vicinity of the Middle School Park regarding the noise in the Park late at night. He recommended that the Council permit the City to close the park at 11 p.m. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN COLE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT SIGNS BE POSTED CLOSING THE MIDDLE SCHOOL PARK AT 11:00 P.M. e e e e CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR MEETING May 26, 1981 Page 2 BUDGET WORKSHOP City Manager Forbes stated that a workshop should be scheduled to review the City's revenue and expenditure projections for the 1981 - 82 fiscal year. Council consensus was to set the workshop for June 15th at 5:00 p.m. SURPLUS VEHICLE 81-64 City Manager Forbes stated that a 1971 Chevrolet pickup truck has been replaced and should be declared surplus, in order that it may be placed for public sale. This truck does not have an engine. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE 1971 CHEVROLET PICKUP TRUCK, WITHOUT AN ENGINE, BE DECLARED SURPLUS AND BE PLACED FOR BID AT PUBLIC SALE WITH A MINIMUM SALE OF $275. CEMETERY MEMORIALS 81-65 City Manager Forbes explained that a granite marker was erroneously placed in the new addition of the cemetery. The present cemetery regulations mandate that only bronze, ground level markers may be installed. He stated that the owner of the memorial is requesting that it be allowed to stay. After much discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT ALL GROUND-LEVEL MEHORIALS BE ALLOWED REGARDLESS OF SUBSTANCE. The City Hanager is to re-write the cemetery policy to incorporate this motion and present it to Council for approval. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT BROOME STREET PAVING City Attorney Baird stated that the assessment roll will be delayed for the Broome Street paving due to the closing of Fourth Street. The City Engineers had proposed this area for drainage and is now being negotiated for with the property owners. CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD City Attorney Baird explained that Code Enforcement Board Ordinance will be prepared for presentation at the June 23rd meeting. MAYOR'S REPORT FITNESS TRAIL Mayor Hoskinson reported that the fitness trail around Center Lake is open, although it is not complete, however, it will be soon. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Mayor Hoskinson related that a letter had been received from the DOT stating that a traffic signal is justified at the intersection of SR 50 and SR 561, however, financially the DOT is unable to proceed with the installation of the signal. e e e e CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR MEETING May 26, 1981 Page 3 COUNCILMAN POOL CITY BOAT RAMP 81-66 Councilman Pool related the problem of Fishing Tournaments monopolizing the boat ramp at Lake Minneola and suggested charging fees and determining a method of keeping the ramp from being taken over by tournaments. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN POOL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CITY MANAGER PREPARE A RESOLUTION MAKING A POLICY CONCERNING FISHING TOURNAMENTS, TO BE PRESENTED FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL. COUNCILMAN THOt~S JUNKYARD FENCING Councilman Thomas inquired as to the status of the junkyard fencing. City Attorney Baird stated that Mr. Misuraca has applied for a fence permit, but has not started construction at this time. Court date is set for June 2nd, and will stand if construction has not begun at this time. PLANNING & ZONING APPOINTMENT Requests for appointment were received by Anne Ritch, HaroldTurville, Joe Washuta, and Floyd Wilkins. Nominations for appointment to the P & Z were made as follows: Michael Conley nominated Joe Washuta Robert Pool nominated Harold Turville Lester Cole nominated Anne Ritch A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN POOL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT NOMINATIONS CEASE. Upon Roll Call vote, the results were: Joe Washuta - Conley (1) Harold Turville - Pool, Thomas (2) Anne Ritch - Cole, Hoskinson (2) Roll Call vote on the tie resulted as follows: Harold Turville - Pool, Thomas (2) Anne Ritch - Cole, Conley, Hoskinson (3) 81-67 Anne Ritch was duly appointed as the new member of the Planning and Zoning Commission to serve the remainder of a two year term ending January of 1983. GARBAGE COLLECTION SYSTEM 81-68 City Manager Forbes explained that $50,000 has been budgeted this year for a new garbage collection truck and that determination should be made as to whether the City is going to stay with the same method of collection or change to another system before this truck is purchased. If another system is induced, a dif- ferent truck would be needed, rather than the one budgeted and may need to be considered at the June budget workshop. After discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY & SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN POOL THAT THE PRESENT GARBAGE COLLECTION SYSTEM REMAIN IN FORCE AT PRESENT AND THE TRUCK BUDGETED THIS FISCAL YEAR BE PURCHASED. UPON ROLL CALL VOTE, THE RESULTS WERE AS . . . . CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGUL1\R MEETING May 26, 1981 Page 4 GARBAGE COLLECTION SYSTEM CONT'D. FOLLOWS: AYES - Pool, Conley, Cole, and Hoskinson, NAYS - Thomas. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-1. OLD LIBRARY BUILDING Council consensus was that all Councilmen should view the interior of the old library building before making a determina- tion on a viable use for the building. It was determined that the budget workshop meeting would be an appropriate time to discuss the matter. LANDSPREADING SITE OPTION 81-69 City Manager Forbes explained that the Amendment to Contract For Sale gives the City an additional 18 months to exercise its option, or until December 1, 1982. In return, the City must immediately purchase 10 acres to show our good faith. He ex- plained that it is in the City's best interest to extend the option, since the City has not received FmHA financing for the project. After much discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN COLE, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE AMENDMENT TO THE OPTION TO CONTRACT FOR SALE BE ACCEPTED WITH THE CLARIFICATION THAT THE FRUIT CROP ON THE 10 ACRES BEING PURCHASED WILL BE THE PROPERTY OF THE CITY. FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE WILL COME FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND. *Councilman Pool has signed Form 4, Conflict of Interest Form. LAKE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE FIRE SERVICE 81-70 City Manager Forbes explained that LCI is requesting that the City provide their facility with fire protection and inspection service. After discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CITY MANAGER PERPARE AN INTER-GOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT SATISFACTORY WITH THE INSTITUTE FOR APPROVAL BY THE COUNCIL. STREET CLOSING: Portion of unnamed street abutting Lake Dot and S. of the City owned property described as Lot 4, Block 59. ORDINANCE NO. 142-M It was explained that this ordinance would close a portion of an unnamed street that abuts Lake Dot and is South of the City owned property described as Lot 4, Block 59. This street closing is in conjunction with the sale of the property as described above. This ordinance was introduced for First Reading by Councilman Cole. Ordinance NO. l42-M was read by Title only. MARGAREE GARDENS PLAT APPROVAL City Manager Forbes stated that the developers were not ready for the final plat approval as they thought they would. Consensus was that the City Manager contact Mayor Hoskinson when all criteria has been met, and possibly call a Special Meeting for the consideration of the plat. FIRE TRUCK LEASE City Manager Forbes related the request of the South Lake Fire