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01-13-1981 Regular Meeting e e e e CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES 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. e e e e CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES January 13, 1981 Page 2 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. e e - e CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES January 13, 1981 Page 3 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. e e e e CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES January 13, 1981 Page 4 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. e e e e CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES January 13, 1981 Page 5 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. ~~L~_~ ... . M. oskinson, Mayor