01-13-1981 Regular Meeting
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CITY OF CLERMONT
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January 13, 1981
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was
held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, January 13, 1981. The
meeting was called to order by Mayor Hoskinson at 7:30 P.M. with
the following Councilmen in attendance: Mike Conley, Bob 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 City Manager Forbes, followed by
repeating of the Pledge of Allegiance by all present.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting held December 23, 1980 were
approved as presented.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
DER MEETING
City Manager Forbes reported he had attended a meeting with the
Department of Environmental Regulations and recommended that
the City write a letter to the county informing them of the
City's desire to proceed with the 201 program.
City Manager Forbes reported that the DER responded favorably
to the sample test boring results of the Inland Grove property
as a landspreading site for the City's secondarily treated
effluent. He stated that the next step would be to further
pursue for purchase of the property.
LAKE COUNTY LEAGUE OF CITIES
The City Manager informed Council that the next meeting of the
Lake County League of Cities will be held in Tavares, on Wednesday,
January 21, 1981.
FINANCE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
81-01
Finance Director Saunders stated there is an NCR Manual Billing
Machine, an addressograph and customer file cabinet that is no
longer being used since the computer has been installed. He
recommended that it be declared surplus and be advertised open
for bids. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN POOL, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN THOMAS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO DECLARE THE NCR
MANUAL BILLING MACHINE, ADDRESSOGRAPH, AND CUSTOMER FILE CABINET
SURPLUS MATERIALS TO BE ADVERTISED FOR BIDS.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Hoskinson read a proclamation declaring support to the
President's declaration of January as National Blood Donor Month.
ORDINANCE NO. 2l5-C
81-02
Mayor Hoskinson explained that this ordinance is not a rezoning,
but a clarification of the boundaries of the Central Business
District. The city's previous Zoning Ordinance described the
Central Business District by a meets and bounds description.
This ordinance redescribes this district by legal description.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
CONLEY, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT ORDINANCE NO. 2l5-C BE
ADOPTED. Ordinance No. 2l5-C was read by title only.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2l4-C
81-03
Mayor Hoskinson explained that this ordinance changes the zoning
of the property facing Minneola Avenue from Seventh Street to
Lake Avenue from C-2, General Commercial to an R-3, Professional/
Residential District. This property is located behind the library
and the predominant uses on this part of the block are now
residential. This change would use rear lot lines as zoning
boundaries to reduce any zoning conflicts across the street where
single family homes exist.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN POOL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS,
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT ORDINANCE NO. 2l4-C BE ADOPTED.
Ordinance No. 2l4-C was read by title only.
ORDINANCE NO. 2l3-C
81-04
Mayor Hoskinson explained that this ordinance would rezone property
that faces Chestnut Street from C-l, Light Commercial to R-3,
Professional/Residential. Correspondence was read from George
Mayfield, and George Hovis, representing Sara Woodruff and
Leonard H. Baird, Sr. in opposition to this proposal. Several
property owners were present, voicing their opposure to the
rezoning. After extensive discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY
COUNCILMAN POOL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, AND UNANIMOUSLY
CARRIED THAT ORDINANCE NO. 2l3-C BE NEGATED.
ORDINANCE NO. 2l6-C
8l-0S
Mayor Hoskinson explained that this ordinance would rezone the
north 20' of Lots 69 and 76, Clermont Heights Subdivision from
R-2 to a C-2 General Commercial zone. This rezoning would
ensure that the First Federal could construct a building
with access from Highway SO and meet the City setback requirements.
After discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED
BY COUNCILMAN POOL AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT ORDINANCE NO. 2l6-C
BE ADOPTED. Ordinance No. 2l6-C was read by title only.
Councilman Thomas requests for record; Bob Thompson, his business
partner, is the selling agent for this property.
BIDS FOR FILL DIRT: DIKE, WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
81-06
City Manager Forbes stated, the dike is necessary to improve the
efficiency of the polishing ponds at the Waste Treatment Plant.
At the November 2S, 1980 meeting of the City Council, author-
ization was given for the construction of a dike at the Waste
Treatment Plant at a cost not to exceed $13,200, and funding
to come from the Improvement, Repair andRep~cement Fund. This
motion was made by Councilman Byrd, Seconded by Councilman Cole
and unanimously carried.
Bids for hauling fill dirt to the Treatment Plant for the dike
were mailed to 20 area companies, and published in local news-
papers. Two bids were received as follows:
FIRM CUBIC YARDS PRICE PER
PER LOAD LOAD
7 $70
lS $42
TOTAL COST FOR
HAULING 3,000
$30,000
$ 8,400
C. Y.
Albert F. Shields
B-Lyon Cosntruction
81-07
After some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN POOL AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO GRANT
THE BID SUBMITTED BY B-LYON CONSTRUCTION.
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EARLY RETIREMENT: JACOB T. ODOM
City Manager Forbes reported that Jacob Odom has submitted
written request for early retirement, and after reviewing
the retirement benefits available, requests Option Four.
This option provides 50% Joint Survivor benefits. Mr. Odom
has been in the employ of the City since October 27, 1958,
and is currently Streets Foreman.
81-08
Mr. Odom was commended by the Mayor and a MOTION WAS MADE BY
COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, AND UNANIMOUSLY
CARRIED THAT MR. JACOB T. ODOM BE GRANTED EARLY RETIREMENT.
REGIONAL HOUSING MOBILITY PROGRAM
81-09
City Manager Forbes related a letter from the Regional Planning
Council regarding a Housing Mobility Program. He stated that
the Regional Planning Council has been invited to submit an
application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Develop-
ment to conduct a Regional Housing Mobility Program. This
program is designed to produce intergovernmental cooperation in
the administration of low income Housing Programs, and to provide
information and counseling regarding housing assistance and
opportunity. They are requesting that the City show support for
this program. A letter of endorsement stating the City will
cooperate with the Regional Planning Council, not committing the
City to take action, would be appropriate. After some discussion,
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
THOMAS, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT A LETTER OF ENDORSEMENT BE
SENT.
81-10
ORGANIZATIONAL APPOINTMENTS
MAYOR PRO TEM
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN POOL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY,
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT DENNIS THOMAS BE APPOINTED MAYOR
PRO TEM FOR THE YEAR 1981.
* PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
amended 1/27/81
The following persons were nominated to the Planning & Zoning
Commission, with the number of votes cast as shown:
Mrs. Jo Cunningham
Joe Washuta
Louise Relyea
Bob Thompson
- 2
- 2
- 4
- 4
Adelbert "Buck" Evans
Albert E. Fogel
Laura Cook
- 3
- 1
- 4
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 TIE, FIFTH SEAT BE TABLED FOR VOTE
WHEN THE FIFTH MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL IS PRESENT.
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ORGANIZATIONAL APPOINTMENTS
* CLEAN COMMUNITY COMMISSION
amended 1/27/81
The following persons were nominated to the Clean Community
Commission: John J. McCarthy, Bob Wertz, Sue Hooten, Ray Roberts,
Frank Trolle, Bill Cockcroft, Gerald McClean, William McKinney,
and Mrs. Marvih L. Stiles.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
THOMAS, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE NOMINATED PERSONS
LISTED BE APPOINTED TO THE CLEAN COMMUNITY COMMISSION.
* PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
amended 1/27/81
The following persons were nominated 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 NOMINATED PERSONS LISTED
BE APPOINTED TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE.
CITY COUNCIL LIAISON APPOINTMENTS
COOPER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN POOL,
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT COUNCILMAN THOMAS BE APPOINTED AS
LIAISON MEMBER TO THE COOPER MEMORIAL LIBRARY.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
POOL, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT COUNCILMAN COLE BE APPOINTED
AS LIAISON MEMBER TO THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
LAKE COUNTY POLLUTION CONTROL
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
CONLEY, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT COUNCILMAN POOL BE
APPOINTED AS LIAISON MEMBER TO THE LAKE COUNTY POLLUTION CONTROL
BOARD.
LAKE APOPKA NATURAL GAS COMPANY
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
THOMAS, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT JACK SARGENT BE APPOINTED
AS LIAISON TO THE LAKE APOPKA NATURAL GAS COMPANY.
UPPER PALATLAKAHA WATER STUDY
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
POOL, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT COUNCILMAN CONLEY BE APPOINTED
AS LIAISON MEMBER TO THE UPPER PALATLAKAHA WATER STUDY.
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ORGANIZATIONAL APPOINTMENTS
EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
POOL, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT COUNCILMAN THOAMS BE APPOINT-
ED AS VOTING MEMBER TO THE EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING
COUNCIL.
A- 9 5 REVIEW BOARD MEMBER OF THE ECFRPC
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
CONLEY, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT NICK JONES BE APPOINTED
AS A-95 BOARD MEMBER OF THE ECFRPC.
ECFRPC 208 Water Quality Advisory Board
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
~ONLEY, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT CITY MANAGER FORBES AND
COUNCILMAN POOL BE APPOINTED AS VOTING MEMBERS TO THE 208
WATER QUALITY ADVISORY BOARD OF THE ECFRPC.
The following persons were nominated as citizen and alternate
members to the 208 Water Quality Advisory Board: Louise Relyea,
Nick Jones, Bill Dailey, Jack Sargent"and Buck Evans.
*amended
1/27/81
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL-
MAN 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.
CITY ATTORNEY APPOINTMENT
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
POOL AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT CITY ATTORNEY BAIRD BE RE-
APPOINTED AS CITY ATTORNEY AND EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE 1980
AGREEMENT THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1981.
The meeting adjourned at 9:40 P.M.
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... . M. oskinson, Mayor