01-27-1981 Regular Meeting
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CITY OF CLERMONT
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January 27, 1981
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont
was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, January 27, 1981.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor pro tern Dennis Thomas
at 7:30 p.m. with the following Councilmen in attendance:
Lester Cole, Mike Conley, and Bob Pool. Mayor Hoskinson was
in attendance, arriving after the invocation. Other City
Officials present were: Finance Director Saunders, Chief of
Police Tyndal, Building Official Harvey Nagel, Public Works
Director Bob Smythe, and City Clerk Rozar.
The Invocation was offered by Finance Director Wayne Saunders,
followed by repeating of the Pledge of Allegiance by all present.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting held January 13, 1981 were
amended as follows:
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION - (Amendment No.1)
The following named persons were presented as requesting
appointment to the Planning & Zoning Commission:
Laura Cook
Jo Cunningham
Adelbert Evans
Albert Fogel
Louise Relyea
Bob Thompson
Joe Washuta
Per Roll Call vote, the following is a reflection of the
votes cast for persons requesting appointment to the Planning
and Zoning Commission:
Laura Cook 4 (Conley, Hoskinson, Pool, Thomas)
Louise Relyea 4 (Conley, Hoskinson, Pool, Thomas)
Bob Thompson 4 (Conley, Hoskinson, Pool, Thomas)
Adelbert Evans 3 (Conley, Pool, Thomas)
Jo Cunningham 2 (Pool, Hoskinson)
Joe Washuta 2 (Conley, Thomas)
Albert E. Fogel 1 ( Hoskinson)
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN POOL, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE FOUR
HIGHEST VOTE RECIPIENTS BE APPOINTED TO THE BOARD, AND
THE FIFTH SEAT BE TABLED FOR VOTE WHEN THE FIFTH MEMBER
OF THE COUNCIL IS PRESENT.
CLEAN COMMUNITY COMMISSION - (Amendment No.2)
The following named persons were presented as requesting
appointment to the Clean Community Commission:
John J. McCarthy
Bob Wertz
Mrs. Marvin L. Stiles
Isaac McCall, Jr.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN THOMAS, AND UNANIMOUSLY,CARRIED THAT THE
INCUMBENT SEATS, 1. Sue Hooten, 3. Ray Roberts, 7. Frank Trolle
11. Bill Cockcroft, 13. Gerald McClean, 15. William McKinney
BE RE-APPOINTED, AND THE FOLLOWING PERSONS BE APPOINTED TO
SEATS 4, 5, 8 & 9 respectively:
John J. McCarthy Mrs. Marvin L. Stiles
Bob Wertz Isaac McCall, Jr.
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE - (Amendment No.3)
The following persons submitted letters requesting appoint-
ment to the Parks and Recreation Committee: Arlene Hanks,
Nell Hunt, Bob Wear, Ed Pauley, Beth Allison, Adolphus Church,
Don L. Smith, Barrie Rakow and Mary Shaw.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN POOL, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE PERSONS
SUBMITTING LETTERS IN REQUEST OF APPOINTMENT BE APPOINTED
TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE.
ECFRPC 208 WATER QUALITY ADVISORY BOARD- (Amendment No.4)
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN POOL, THAT BILL DAILEY AND ADELBERT "BUCK" EVANS
BE APPOINTED AS CITIZEN AND ALTERNATE MEMBERS OF THE
ECFRPC 208 WATER QUALITY ADVISORY BOARD. THE MOTION CARRIED
WITH MAYOR HOSKINSON CASTING A NAY VOTE.
*Mayor Hoskinson requests the record reflect that as a matter
of policy he believes every priority should be given to
appointing city residents to fill positions on the City
advisory boards and eliminating dual officeholding with respect to
individuals serving the City in more than one capacity.
Multiple officeholding increases the possibilities for
conflict of interest and reduces citizen participation.
January 27 Meeting cont'd.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Finance Director Saunders stated there will be a Public
Hearing in Tavares with our State Senator and House of
Representatives. This meeting will give all boards,
municipalities, elected officials and the general public
the opportunity to inquire or suggest any proposed legislation.
FINANCE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Finance Director Saunders reported that all firms contacted
regarding Interim Financing have responded favorably if the
City should decide to market their own Bond Anticipation Notes.
Sun Bank, WID. R. Hough Co., and Southeastern Municipal Bond are
interested in bidding for the Bond Anticipation Notes.
Sun Bank is still holding open their option for a Direct Loan.
Mr. Saunders suggested action be taken at the next meeting.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mike Conley
Councilman Conley reported he had attended a meeting of the
Upper Palatlakaha Water Study and received a preliminary
report to study.
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Lester Cole
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Councilman Cole relating to the City Manager's memo, stated that
he felt Jacob Odom should receive more than the 50% time credit
for sick leave accrued to be reimbursed upon his retirement. It
was discussed that the current personnel policy does not allow
sick leave accrued to be reimbursed upon termination or retirement.
It was the consensus of the Council that Mr. Odom is deserving
of a bonus for the 675 hours of sick leave he has accrued, and
that any action taken not necessarily be a precedent for future
sick leave policy. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY THAT
JACOB ODOM BE AWARDED A CASH PAYMENT FOR 50% OF HIS SICK LEAVE
ACCRUED. THE MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
After extensive discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN COLE
AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS THAT MR. ODOM BE AWARDED A CASH
PAYMENT FOR 75% OF HIS SICK LEAVE ACCRUED. THE MOTION CARRIED
WITH COUNCILMAN CONLEY VOTING NAY.
Mayor Hoskinson presented Mr. Odom a watch in appreciation for the
22 years Mr. Odom has served the City.
SUB-LEASE: GEORGE HOVIS
81-12
Mayor Hoskinson explained the request by George Hovis to sub-lease
a portion of his offices to Fetherman, Crabtree, and VanAusdal,
P.A., Certified Accountants from Lakeland, Florida. The area to
be occupied is the former office of Leonard H. Baird, Jr. and his
secretary. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE SUB-LEASE
REQUEST BE GRANTED.
APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING MEMBER
81-13
Appointment of the fifth seat on the Planning and Zoning Commission
was carried over from the previous meeting due to the lack of a
majority vote for three nominees. The three persons voted on
previously were: Jo Cunningham, Albert Fogel, and Joe Washuta.
No other names were submitted for nomination. After extensive
discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS AND SECONDED
BY COUNCILMAN POOL THAT JO CUNNINGHAM, ALBERT FOGEL, AND JOE WASHUTA
BE NOMINATED AND A ROLL CALL VOTE BE TAKEN TO DETERMINE THE
APPOINTMENT OF THE FIFTH SEAT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION.
THE MOTION CARRIED WITH MAYOR HOSKINSQN CASTING A NAY VOTE, STATING
HIS OPPOSITION TO THE PROCEDURE.
Per Roll Call Vote, the following is a reflection of the votes cast
for persons requesting appointment to the Planning and Zoning
Commission:
Jo Cunningham
Albert Fogel
Joe Washuta
1 (Pool)
3 (Cole, Hoskinson, Thomas)
1 (Conley,
Albert E. Fogel was appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission
by majority vote.
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UPPER PALATLAKAHA CONTRACT
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Will Davis, Project Coordinator for the Upper palatlakaha
Water Study was present and explained the proposed contract.
He stated there were only minor revisions in the agreement
from last year's. After some discussion, A MOTION WAS
MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS,
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE UPPER PALATLAKAHA WATER
STUDY AGREEMENT BE ACCEPTED.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT: BELL CERAMICS
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It was explained that Bell Ceramics is a nonconforming use
under R-3 zoning, and cannot be changed to another nonconforming
use. However, through the conditional use process it may be
enlarged or expanded if it is determined that such reconstruc-
tion or expansion is not detrimental to the district in which
it is located. After review of the Planning and Zoning Com-
mission's recommendation, and discussion, a MOTION WAS MADE
BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY AND UNAN-
IMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT BE GRANTED
AS FOLLOWS:
I. The conditional use permit shall become void if the
existing use (ceramics manufacturing) of this property
is changed.
2. The conditional use permit will expire in five (5) years
if no construction has begun on the proposed addition.
3. Any addition3 shall be restricted to a height that does
not exceed the height of the present block building and
to a total maximum floor space of 40,000 sq. feet,
measured by the exterior building lines.
4. Within one (1) year after the addition is completed, and
temporary C/O issued, the existing two (2) story structure
(Mold Building) shall be torn down and removed from the
site. At that time a permanent C/O will be issued or the
temporary terminated.
5. The addition must meet all City setback regulations.
6. The property must conform to all applicable City rules
and regulations such as, but not limited to: landscaping,
building codes, parking, drainage, street loading and
unloading.
7. No ceramic wastes may be disposed on the property, and
no undue noise, odor or smoke shall be emitted from any
building located on the property.
8. A Certificate of Occupancy be issued only after all of
the above conditions are met.
9. Consideration must be given to avoid reduction of the view
of the lake to property south and east in the site plan-
ning process.
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VARIANCE: K & E Construction, 600 and 640 W. Osceola St.
The architect for Lake Minneola Development, Inc. presented
a request for a variance to the City's Zoning Ordinance to
construct two quadriplexes with a front
yard setback of 18', whereas, 25' are required and the rear
yard setback of 19', whereas, 25' are required. He stated
the unusual triangular shaped configuration of this property
makes the variance necessary, creating problems with the
parking requirements. He further stated that the slope of
the property substantiates the need for the particular
design of the buildings.
Tony Honey, representing himself and Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Honey,
spoke in opposition to the variance. He stated granting this
variance would be in essence not for hardship reasons, but
for architectural accomodation. He emphasized the problem
of street parking already existing on Osceola Street, between
Seventh Street and Lake Street, which would be compounded
further by the additional traffic to these units.
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After extensive discussion, it was the consensus of the Council
that there being sufficient property to build upon without
the issuance of a variance, granting this particular variance
would indeed be for architectural accomodation. A MOTION WAS
MADE BY COUNCILMAN COLE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE VARIANCE BE DENIED.
VARIANCE: Cumberland Farms, East Avenue and Highway 50, N.W. corner
Finance Director Saunders explained that this variance
requests a rear yard seback of 20', whereas, 25' are required
and a front yard setback of 46', whereas, 50' are required.
Representative for Cumberland Farms stated that moving the
building further forward would create a parking and traffic
flow problem, and the steep topography to the rear of the
building warrants this request. The canopy would extend
four feet into the front yard setback, but is only a roof for
weather protection, and will be nine feet high and open.
81-17
After extensive discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN POOL,
AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, THAT THIS VARIANCE BE
GRANTED DUE TO THE SAFETY FACTORS WARRANTING THE SPECIFIED
SETBACKS. THE VARIANCE WAS GRANTED WITH MAYOR HOSKINSON VOTING
NAY. Mr. Hoskinson relates that, in his opinion, there were
not sufficient reasons for granting this variance, and requests
this clarification of his vote be reflected in the minutes.
EXTENSION OF CLOSING DATE, INLAND GROVES
81-18
It was explained that the extension is necessary to give the
City time to ensure that the property will be accepted by all
of the governmental agencies for the disposal of the City's
secondarily treated effluent. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN
THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN COLE, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED
THAT THE EXTENSION AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE INLAND
GROVE PROPERTY BE ACCEPTED, WITH THE DATE OF CLOSING,
JULY 31, 1981. Councilman Pool requests it be noted for record,
he does own one share in this property.
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CETA AGREEMENT
The agreement with the Lake County Comprehensive Manpower
Services for the year 1980 - 1981 was presented for approval.
81-19 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN COLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL-
MAN THOMAS, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CETA AGREEMENT
BE ACCEPTED.
BIDS: GALVANIZED FITTINGS AND MATERIALS
It was explained that the City has purchased galvanized
fittings, pipes and parts for the Utility Department on an
"as needed" basis in the past. It has been determined
that a substantial savings can be earned by bidding the
estimated one year inventory. Bids were received from
Davis Meter and Supply Div., B & H Sales, Peninsular Supply
Co., Hughes Supply Co., Suns tate Meter & Supplies, and
Hernando Pipe and Supply Co.
City Manager Forbes recommended by memo that the low bids
on each material needed be accepted. The low bid items on
each company's bid is circled on their individual spec sheets.
This would be an approximate savings of $1,900 this year.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCIL-
MAN THOMAS, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE RECOMMENDATION
OF ACCEPTING THE Lmv BID ITEMS ON THE VARIOUS BIDS SUBMITTED
AS OUTLINED IN THE CITY MANAGER'S MEMO DATED JANUARY 20, 1981.
BE- AC-CEPTED.
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
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mes M. Hoskinson, Mayor
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