02-24-1981 Regular Meeting
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CITY OF CLERMONT
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February 24, 1981
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont
was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, February 24, 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
and City Clerk Rozar.
The Invocation was offered by Councilman Conley, followed by
repeating of the Pledge of Allegiance by all present.
A motion was made by Councilman Thomas, Seconded by Councilman
Conley and unanimously carried that the Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of February 10, 1981 be approved as presented.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION
City Manager Forbes reported that he has received requests
from citizens regarding the possibility of constucting a
sidewalk on Grand Highway from East Avenue to Crestview Drive.
He stated that the area is undeveloped at this time.
Council consensus was that the City Manager contact Mr. Langley
to get further direction as to the feasibility of the side-
walk construction.
LANDSPREADING
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City Manager Forbes reported that the City Engineer is preparing
the Engineering Report necessary for our final FmHA application.
Mr. Forbes explained some of the advantages and disadvantages
of utilizing a citrus grove for spray irrigation, stating
that the City Engineer is recommending a traditional land-
spreading irrigation system rather than the underground system
that would be required in an attempt to utilize the citrus
trees. After extensive discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY
COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN POOL AND UNANIMOUSLY
CARRIED THAT ACTION BE TABLED UNTIL ACTUAL COSTS PER IRRIGATION
METHOD HAS BEEN DETERMINED.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
City Attorney Baird reported that suit has been filed by the
City against Bill's Auto Parts to enforce the City's Ordinance
for junk yard fencing.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Hoskinson stated that many cities within the state have
enacted ordinances controling the melting of precious metals,
and proposed that the City of Clermont consider taking similar
action. It was the consensus of the Council that the City
Attorney research the matter and possibly prepare an ordinance
conducive to the deterrence of crime.
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COUNCILMAN THOMAS
ANIMAL CONTROL
Councilman Thomas stated that action to strengthen the City's
animal control enforcement should be taken. After discussion,
it was Council consensus to review the Animal Control Ordinance
for possible revision and further insight on better animal
control enforcement.
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
Councilman Thomas stated that a Code Enforcement Board would
be beneficial to the City in that it would deter action having
to be taken to the county for enforcement. Council consensus
was for the City Manager to research the feasibility of a
Code Enforcement Board for the City.
WATER WELL AND SEPTIC TANK REQUEST: Jay VanderMeer
Mr. VanderMeer appeared before the Council requesting that
he be permitted to construct a retail building on Highway 27
without City sewer and water service. He explained that he
requests permission on a temporary basis, until it becomes
economically feasible for him to pursue developing the land
as a subdivision or condominium complex. Mr. VanderMeer
related an instance of a septic system being granted for a
Mobile Home Sales Office within the City. City Manager Forbes
explained that a precedent had been set with a neighboring
building for the Mobile Home Sales Office and that sewer lines
were not accessible. He further explained that the City's
Bond Ordinance would not allow for a water well to be utilized
for human consumption; a septic system could possibly be
allowed, but a water well would conflict with the Bond Ordinance.
After some discussion, Mr. VanderMeer withdrew his request,
stating he desired to be in compliance with the City's ordinances.
RESOLUTION NO. 365: SALE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES
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City Attorney Baird explained that this resolution provides
for the date of the public sale of the $1,700,000 City of
Clermont Water and Sewer Revenue Bond Anticipation Notes,
Series 1980. The date of the bid opening will be March 20, 1981
at ten o'clock a.m. at City Hall. This resolution further deter-
mines the publication dates and specifications for bids.
Mr. Baird clarified that the bid opening is scheduled to be
subsequent to the contractors' bids for construction. A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN COLE,
AND UPON ROLL CALL VOTE, UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT RESOLUTION
NO. 365 BE ACCEPTED.
JAYCEE BEACH CONCESSION STAND
City Manager Forbes explained that two proposals for the
operation of the Jaycee Beach Concession Stand had been received.
He recommended that after each proposal has been reviewed and
one chosen, that a contract be drawn determining the exact
rental fee, considering proposed renovations and maintenance
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Jaycee Beach Concession Stand Cont'd
costs. Mr. Phil Garvin appeared explaining his proposal
for a year round full-service restaurant and renovations
of the building. Mr. Terry Brent appeared before Council
relating his intentions of operating seasonally serving
concessions and offering boat rentals, rafts, and swimming
equipment. He proposed teaching sailing lessons and doing
some renovations to the building.
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After some discussion of the liability factors involved in
offering boats and swim equipment, A MOTION WAS MADE BY
COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS AND UNAN-
IMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE PROPOSAL PRESENTED BY MR. GARVIN
BE ACCEPTED FOR NEGOTIATION OF A LEASE; AND IF UNABLE TO
ATTAIN AN ACCEPTABLE AGREEMENT WITH MR. GARVIN THAT MR. BRENT
THEN BE CONSIDERED FOR A LEASE.
ELECTRIC HYDRAULIC HOIST
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City Manager Forbes explained that funds have been budgeted
for an electric hydraulic hoist for the Utility Department.
The hoist will be used in the installation and repair of
fire hydrant~ lift station pumps, valves and other heavy
equipment. Two bids were submitted as follows: Gaynon
Iron Works, Inc. in the amount of $1945 and Bennett Truck
Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $1997. A MOTION WAS MADE
BY COUNCILMAN COLE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE LOW BID BE ACCEPTED, BEING
GAYNON IRON WORKS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $1945.
A motion was made by Councilman Conley, seconded by Councilman Thomas
that the meeting adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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