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03-10-1981 Regular Meeting e e e e CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES March 10, 1981 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, March 10, 1981. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hoskinson at 7:30 p.m. with the following Councilmen in attendance: Lester Cole, Robert Pool, and Dennis Thomas. Michael Conley was absent. Other City Officials present were: City Manager Forbes, City Attorney Baird, Finance Director Saunders, and City Clerk Rozar. The Invocation was offered by Councilman Thomas, followed by repeating of the Pledge of Allegiance by all present. A motion was made by Councilman Thomas, seconded by Councilman Cole, and unanimously carried that the Minutes of the February 24, 1981 meeting be approved as presented. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT SELF-HELP HOUSING City Manager Forbes stated that a letter was enclosed in all Council packets that could be sent to the Lake Community Development expressing the City's support of the concept for self-help housing. Council consensus was that the letter be sent. SPECIAL ~.1EETING City Manager Forbes suggested that a Special Meeting be set for the City Council to consider the City's landspreading concept, Farmers Home Application, and the Water Bids. Council consensus was that the meeting be held March 17, 1981, at 4:30 p.m. in the City Manager's office. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 81-31 City Manager Forbes stated that a letter was enclosed with the Council packets that could be sent to the Department of Trans- portation requesting reconsideration of the DOT's five year work plan. The letter relates the concern of the four-laning of traffic signals at the SR 50 and SR 561 intersection. He further recommended that Resolution No. 354 which was adopted by the Council previously, be readopted and forwarded to the Department. After discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL}ffiN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN POOL, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 354 BE READOPTED, ASSIGNED A NEW NUMBER (366) AND FORWARDED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. TOWN HALL MEETING 81-32 City Manager Forbes suggested that the Council consider conducting a Town Hall Meeting to discuss issues that are forthcoming, affecting the City. The agenda for the meeting will be set at a later date. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN COLE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOl-ffiS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT A TOWN HALL MEETING BE SET FOR MAY 12, 1981. e e e e CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES March 10, 1981 Page 2 CLEAN COMMUNITY COMMISSION City Manager Forbes distributed a flier prepared by the Clean Community Commission regarding Refuse Collection Standards that explains the City's collection system for our citizens. He mentioned that the commission is also considering a "Clean Up Week" . 81-33 Mr. Forbes stated that there is a seat opening on the Commission and has been recommended that Lillian Holtzclaw be appointed, representing the Chamber of Commerce. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN COLE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT MRS. LILLIAN HOLTZCLAW BE APPOINTED TO THE CLEAN COMMUNITY COMMISSION. COUNICLMAN POOL REPORT LITTLE LEAGUE FIELDS Councilman Pool related reports he has received in appreciation for the good condition the Little League fields have been maintained. VARIANCE: 1647 First Street Sterling o. Frey 81-34 Mr. Frey appeared before the Council relating his request to build a greenhouse with a rear yard of 13', whereas, 25' are required. Several of Mr. Frey's neighbors were present in support of the variance, some called, and a letter received in support. After discussion that there were no objections from neighboring property owners, and considering conditions peculiar to the property; A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN POOL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THO~~S, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE VARIANCE BE GRANTED. SALE OF CITY PROPERTY: Lot 4, Block 59 81-35 Richard Reynolds appeared before the Council requesting that the City consider selling the property located on the southeast corner of Juniata and Lake Avenue to Ticlaw Development Company. After extensive deiscussion, considering whether it would be more advantageous to sell the property or possibly use it for a future park or keep it for open space; A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN POOL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN COLE, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CITY GET AN APPRAISAL, INCLUDING THE RIGHT- OF-WAY, FOR INCLUSION IN THE MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE AMOUNT FOR SALE. Councilman Thomas requests for the record that he abstained from voting, avoiding a possible conflict of interest. He is selling agent for the Lake Dot properties. Council consensus was that determination of whether to negotiate the sale of this property or to let it for Public Bid be considered at a future meeting of the City Council. *amend:rrent: Mr. Thanas states he is a General Partner for the Lake Dot properties, rather than a selling agent. e e e e CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES Harch 10, 1981 Page 3 JAYCEE BEACH CONCESSION STAND 81-36 City Manager Forbes explained the terms of the lease and Mr. Garvin spoke in agreement to the written documents. After extensive discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN POOL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE AGREEMENT PREPARED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY BE ACCEPTED, INCLUDING A RENTAL FEE OF $30 PER MONTH, INCORPORATING THE LETTER FROM MR. GARVIN STATING THE RENOVATIONS HE WILL MAKE. VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION: N. 330' of the W. 330' of Tract 8, Section 20 Township 22 S., Range 26 E. Grand Highway ORDINANCE NO. l41-M: First Reading City Manager Forbes explaine~ the owners, The Church of the Nazarene, have requested annexation in order to receive City services for their church. ReverendLegg appeared before the Council relating their request and agreed that the church realizes they will be responsible for financing the Lift Station and sewer connection fees. After discussion, COUNCILMAN THOMAS INTROnUCED ORDINANCE NO. l41-M FOR FIRST READING. The ordinance was read by Title only. City Attorney Baird stated that since a portion of the church property is presently in the City limits, it could be hooked up to City water. A motion was made by Councilman Pool, seconded by Councilman Cole and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. ) " /' - ...:.;, /~"";y r:;' . /' />> /n~-';..~ A,~-;;7~_ J. M. Hoskinson, Mayor