10-14-1980 Regular Meeting
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CITY OF CLERMONT
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REGULAR MEETING
October 14, 1980
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was
held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, October 14, 1980. The
meeting was called ot order by Mayor Claude E. Smoak, Jr. at 7:30 p.m.
with the following Councilmen in attendance: Carlisle Byrd,
Lester Cole, 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 Councilman Carlisle Byrd, followed by
repeating of the Pledge of Allegiance by all present.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting held September 23, 1980 were approved
with the amendment stating that the consolidation of the Recreation
and Landscape Committees into a Parks and Recreation Committee was
the recommendation of the City Mana.ger to Mayor Smoak.
SOUTH LAKE PLAYERS
Robert Boos appeared before the Council requesting the South Lake
Players be granted a waiver of rental fees for Jenkins Auditorium
for this season. City Manager Forbes recommended that the waiver
of retal fees be granted with the following conditions:
1. The rental fees be waived only through the period
of their final proposed production of the season's
plays.
2. Smaller facilities be utilized for as many rehearsal
sessions as practical.
3. The financial status of the group be reported back to
the Council at the end of this season's production.
4. No modifications be made in any way to the building,
nor shall the building be occupied at any time without
the approval of the City.
5. A $50.00 deposit be given to the City.
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After discussion, a MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN BYRD, SECONDED
BY COUNCILMAN COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE RENTAL FEES
OF JENKINS AUDITORIUM BE GRANTED TO THE SOUTH LAKE PLAYERS WITH
THE ABOVE MENTIONED CONDITIONS.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL
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City Manager Forbes stated a new Regional Planning Council Act
passed in the last session of the Florida Legislature which
requires a change in the manner in which representatives to
each of the Regional Planning Councils in the state are selected.
The new rules state that each member municipality may appoint
one (1) voting representative to the Board. It is not required,
but this representative should be an elected official. After
some discussion, A MOTION ~~AS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED
BY COUNCILMAN POOL AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT CARLISLE BYRD
BE APPOINTED AS THE VOTING REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE CITY TO THE
REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL.
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FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES
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City Manager Forbes informed the Council that a voting delegate
to the Florida League of Cities Annual Convention should be
designated. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN BYRD, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN THOMAS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT MAYOR SMOAK BE
DESIGNATED AS VOTING DELEGATE TO THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES
ANNUAL CONVENTION ON OCTOBER 25, 1980.
LAKE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
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City Manger Forbes stated a notice had been received from the
Lake Community Action Agency for a nominee from the City of
Clermont to serve on the Board of Directors. A MOTION WAS MADE
BY COUNCILMAN BYRD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY
CARRIED THAT BESSIE JONES BE NOMINATED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE LAKE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
City Attorney Baird reported that the County Commission has granted
a Conditional Use Permit for the City's spray field.
MAYOR'S REPORT
FmHA GRANT
Mayor Smoak related to the Council communications with Senator
Chiles, stating that it is important to obtain the help of our
legislators in seeking the FmHA grant.
Ad Valorem Taxes
80-161
Mayor Smoak elaborated on the effects of the amendments just
passed in the October election, specifically the ad valorem
taxes. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR SMOAK, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
BYRD AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CITY SUPPORT A RESOLUTION
AT THE LEAGUE OF CITIES CONVENTION PETITIONING THE LEGISLATURE
TO AMEND THE FEDERAL TAX OF AD VALOREM AS TAX CREDITS AGAINST
FEDERAL INCOME TAX DUE.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilman Byrd announced his candidacy for the Mayor seat in
the December election.
ORDINANCE NO. 140-M: Occupational License
80-162
Ordinance No. 140-M establishes the fact that Occupational Licenses
fees will be established by Resolution. The Ordinance was read by
Title only. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN COLE, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN BYRD AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 140-M.
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RESOLUTION NO. 356: Occupational License Fees
80-163
Resolution No. 356 was read by Title only. A MOTION WAS MADE
TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 356 WITH THE AMENDMENT OF RAISING THE
FEES FIFTY (50) PERCENT THIS YEAR, THEN FIFTY (50) PERCENT
NEXT YEAR BY COUNCILMAN POOL AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN COLE.
COUNCILMAN THOMAS MADE A MOTION TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL MOTION
BY STRIKING THE 50% INCREASE NEXT YEAR; THE MOTION DIED FOR
LACK OF A SECOND. After extensive discussion by the Council,
business owners and other interested citizens, A MOTION WAS
MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS TO AMEND THE EFFECTIVE DATE TO
NOVEMBER 1, 1980; THE MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. A
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE ORIGINAL MOTION REFLECTED COUNCILMAN
BYRD VOTING NAY, COUNCILHAN COLE VOTING AYE, COUNCILMAN POOL
VOTING AYE, COUNCILMAN THOMAS VOTING NAY, AND MAYOR SMOAK
VOTING AYE, THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
VARIANCE REQUEST: 1670 East Avenue
Lot 6, Clermont Heights Subdivision
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City Manager Forbes explained that Mrs. Fox, the former owner
of Lots 6 and 7 received a variance to sell Lot 6 separately.
A variance had been granted to construct a horn! formerly, but
the one year time allowance has expired. Mr. Clarke now owns
Lot 7 and refusal to grant this variance would be hardship
depriving him of any use of his property. With the exception
of having only 96', rather than the required 100' at the bulding
setback line, this lot meets or exceeds all the requirements
of the Zoning Ordinance. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE
VARIANCE BE GRANTED.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT: 1740 South Highway 27
Lake Mobile Home Sales, Inc.
City Manger Forbes explained the request for a Conditional Use
Permit by Lake Mobile Home Sales, Inc.. He recommended that the
permit be granted for the Mobile Home Sales Business with
grass parking and septic tank with the following conditions:
1. All Mobile Homes must maintain a 25' front yard setback
from the U.S. 27 Service Road, and a 12' setback from
all other property lines. Monuments will be placed on
the property delineating the setback line.
2. All Mobile Homes must maintain a 10' separation (end to
end and side by side) from any other Mobile Home or
building.
3. Shadowbox buffer fencing 6' in height will be installed
the entire length of the Hook Street property line.
4. Grass parking shall be allowed on the following conditions:
A. Approval for a curb cut jrom the U.S. 27 Service
Road is obtained from the State D.O.T.
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B. A 20' wide access driveway shall be paved with
asphalt the full depth of the parking lot.
C. A minimum of twelve (12) parking spaces shall be
installed.
D. All parking spaces will be delineated with parking
stops (railroad ties or concrete) .
E. The parking area will be landscaped according to
the City's Landscape Ordinance.
F. Parking shall be allowed only in the off-street
parking lot.
5. An Occupational License shall not be issued until all
Mobile Home Dealer Licenses are obtained.
6. Since this is a Mobile Home Sales Business, one Mobile
Home may be used as an office (the office must be tied
down), and connected to the City Water System. Further-
more, since this office will be at least 300' from a
sewer line, the office may be connected to a septic
system approved by the County Health Department.
7. No Mobile Home shall be occupied temporarily or perman-
ently as an abode or living quarters for any person or
persons.
8. If this property is utilized for any other purpose other
than Mobile Home Sales, this C.U.P. shall immediately
expire.
9. All Mobile Homes located at the business will be assembled
within five days from the date of arrival.
10. All other applicable rules and regulations shall be met.
11. No expansions be allowed without the approval of the
City Council.
12. A Certificate of Occupancy for the above development
shall not be issued until all of the above conditons are
met.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CONDITONAL USE PERMIT
BE GRANTED WITH THE ABOVE MENTIONED CONDITIONS.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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S DRA O. ROZAR TY CLERK
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CLAUDE E. SMOAK, JR. - MAYOR