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06-24-1980 Regular Meeting e . . e CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR MEETING June 24, 1980 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held in the City Council Chambers on Tuesday, June 24, 1980. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Claude E. Smoak, Jr. at 7:30 p.m. with the following Councilmen in attendance: Carlisle Byrd, Lester Cole and Dennis Thomas. Other City Officials present were: City Manager Forbes, City Attorney Baird, Finance Director Saunders, Building Inspector - Harvey Nagel and City Clerk Rozar. The Invocation was offered by Councilman Byrd, followed by repeating of the pledge of allegiance by all present. The Minutes of the Special Meeting of June 9, 1980 to prepare the Ballot Box for the Special Election were approved as written. The Minutes of the combined Regular City Council Meeting and Town Hall Meeting were approved as written. RUN-OFF ELECTION 80-94b The results of the Special Election were announced and upon validation, a MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN BYRD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CERTIFICATE OF RESULT OF THE SPECIAL RUN-OFF ELECTION HELD JUNE 24, BE ACCEPTED. The results of the election were as follows: R. A. "Bob" Pool Gerald L. "Shep" Shepard 262 192 Newly elected Councilman Pool was then administered the Oath of Office by City Clerk Rozar. UPPER PALATLAKAHA RIVER BASIN STUDY: Will Davis Will Davis, Project Director for this study gave a status report, stating this was the first year of a three year study. Mr. Davis stated this study was spearheaded by Mayor Smoak and the City of Clermont, involving the combined efforts of eleven different agencies. The objective of the study is a determination of the most effective methods for accomplishing the land and water management needs in the watershed. Mr. Davis summarized the problems concerning these waters, and the action being taken to recommend a plan that assures adequate supplies of surface and potable water within the study area. COUNTY ROAD/BRIDGE TAX 80-95 b City Manager Forbes related the desires of the Lake County City Management Association to alleviate the tax assessed by the County and allow each City to assess the .82 mill levy, doubling the City's revenues without increasing the overall mill levy for County Road/Bridge Taxes. A MOTION ~IAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN BYRD AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN COLE REQUESTING THAT THE TAX BE OMMITTED FROM THE COUNTY BUDGET AND BE ASSESSED BY THE CITIES. THE MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMAN BYRD VOTING YEA, COUNCILMAN COLE VOTING YEA, COUNCILMAN POOL VOTING YEA, COUNCILMAN THOMAS VOTING NAY, AND MAYOR SMOAK VOTING NAY. . SO-96 b SO-976 sO-9sb 80-99 SO-lOO SO-lOl . . . CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR MEETING CONT'D. ORDINANCE NO. l30-M: Closing of of portion of Lakeshore Drive City Attorney Baird explained that since an easement has been received for this property it is now appropriate to close this portion of Lakeshore Drive. Ordinance No. l30-M was Introduced for First Reading by Councilman Byrd and read by Title Only. BUDGET AMENDMENT Finance Director Saunders summarized the budget amendments pre- sented in his memo for encumberances as of September 30, 1979, paid irr the current fiscal year. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN COLE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE NEC- ESSARY ADJUSTMENTS TO THE BUDGET AS OUTLINED IN FINANCE DIRECTOR SAUNDERS' MEMO BE ACCEPTED. RESOLUTION NO. 354: Requesting improvements to Highway 50 Mayor Smoak stated he had been to Tallahassee and spoke with persons in the Department of Transportation and recommended the City send a resolution to the Department stating our request for improvement on State Highway 50 from Twelfth Street to Groveland. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BYRD AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT RESOLUTION NO 354 BE ADOPTED. MAYORAL PROCLAMATION Mayor Smoak read his Mayoral Proclamation, proclaiming June 20th through July 5th as Epsilom Sigma Alpha Week. UPPER PALATLAKAHA STUDY Mayor Smoak commented on the importance of the Study and it was the consensus of the Council that $8,000 be appropriated in this year's budget, (the same as this past year) for the Study. ORDINANCE NO. 206-C: Transition Zones City Manager Forbes explained the Ordinance as amended by the City Council. There was much discussion regarding the Bell Ceramics property and A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN BYRD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT ORDINANCE NO. 206-C BE ADOPTED. ORDINANCE NO. 2l0-C: Nonconforming Uses Ordinance No. 2l0-C was discussed which would allow nonconforming uses to be expanded or rebuilt upon City Council approval if a hardship exists. COUNCILMAN BYRD INTRODUCED THIS ORDINANCE FOR FIRST READING AND WAS READ BY TITLE ONLY. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR SMOAK, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO AMEND ADOPTION; TO BE IN EFFECT AT THE TIME OF FINAL READING RATHER THAN 30 DAYS AFTER. ORDINANCE NO. 207-C: Sign Ordinance City Manager Forbes explained this Ordinance establishes the City Sign Regulations as a separate code from the Zoning Ordinance. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN BYRD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT ORDINANCE NO. 207-C BE ADOPTED. The Ordinance was read by Title Only. (2) . SO-102a SO-102b . . . CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR MEETING CONT'D WASTEWATER ALTERNATIVE Councilman Byrd commented briefly stating the Marshland Alternative should be tabled at this time. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN BYRD, AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN COLE THAT (1) NO ACTION BE TAKEN AT THE PRESENT TIME ON CONCEPT VI, (2) THE CITY MANAGER BE INSTRUCTED TO ARRANGE A MEETING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BETWEEN THE CITY MANAGER, CITY ENGINEER, LAKE COUNTY POLLUTION CONTROL AND A STAFF MEMBER FROM THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. THAT THE PURPOSE OF THE MEETING BE TO RECEIVE INPUT FROM THE THREE PARTIES, CITY, COUNTY AND STATE CONCERNING THE UTILIZATION OF FIFTY (50) ACRES OWNED BY R. H. LANGLEY ADJACENT TO THE CITY PROPERTY. THAT THE MEETING SEEK, SEARCH, EXPLORE, DISCOVER AND DISCUSS METHODS TO UTILIZE THIS SITE TO DISPOSE OF TREATED WASTEWATER, GIVING PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO METHODS THAT WILL BE ACCEPTABLE AND PERMITTED BY THE REGULATORY AGENCIES. THAT NO OTHER SITE BE CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING. (3) THAT THE CITY ENGINEER APPEAR AT THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON JULY 8 TO DISCUSS DESIGN CONCEPTS, AND A GENERALIZED USE PLAN FOR THIS SITE. THAT THE CITY COUNCIL GIVE GUIDANCE, DIRECTION AND INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY ENGINEER CONCERNING THE UTILIZATION OF THIS SITE. THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE CITY ENGINEER TO APPEAR BEFORE THE LAKE COUNTY POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD ON JULY 14. (4) THAT THE CITY ENGINEER APPEAR BEFORE THE LAKE COUNTY POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD ON JULY 14, AND DISCUSS WITH THE BOARD, THE UTILIZATION OF THIS SITE. THAT THE CITY ENGINEER REQUEST SOME FORM OF INDICATION THAT THIS SITE MIGHT BE ACCEPTED. (5) THAT THE CITY ENGINEER APPEAR BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL ON JULY 22 AND REPORT PROGRESS TO DATE. THAT COUNCIL AUTHORIZE ANY AMENDMENT TO COMPLIANCE SCHEDULES THAT ARE NEEDED. THAT COUNCIL AUTHORIZE ENGINEERING WORK, SITE ACQUISITION, AND BEGIN WORK TO ARRANGE FUNDING. Councilman Thomas made a motion to amend this motion by striking number (I) and the portion of number (2) stating that no other site be con- sidered at this meeting; the motion died for lack of a second. Council- man Pool then commented more than one site should possibly be considered at this meeting and made a motion that more than one site be considered, seconded by Councilman Thomas. Councilman Byrd voting nay, Councilman Cole voting nay, Councilman Pool voting yea, Councilman Thomas voting yea and Mayor Smoak voting nay and the motion failed. VOTE WAS TAKEN ON THE ORIGINAL MOTION AND CARRIED WITH COUNCILMAN BYRD VOTING YEA, COUNCIL- MAN COLE VOTING YEA, COUNCILMAN POOL VOTING NAY AND COUNCILMAN THOMAS VOTING NAY, MAYOR SMOAK VOTING YEA. Mayor Smoak explained his stand on the wetlands alternatibe and re- quested his memo dated June 24, 1980 be attached and made a part of the Minutes. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN BYRD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO DISCUSS THE POSSIBILITY OF FURTHER STUDY BY THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA IN CLERMONT. It was clarified that the research is not to be linked to the City's effluent disposal plans and before any experimentation, there would have to be Council authorization. ORDINANCE NO. l29-M: CLOSING OF UNNAMED STREET ADJACENT TO LAKE DOT City Manager Forbes explained the request from Richard Reynolds to close a portion of street right of way around Lake Dot. He stated the request is being made since Mr. Reynolds wishes to develop this property and believes that the right of way should be eliminated to allow for the full potential use of this property. Dennis Thomas stated the record should show Mr. Bob Thompson, his partner is the selling agent to Mr. Reynolds. Councilman Byrd introduced this Ordinance for First Reading. The Ordinance was read by Title Only. ORDINANCE NO. l3l-M: CLOSING OF BROOME STREET City Manager Forbes explained the request for the closing of this street for the construction of twenty four apartment units; coinciding with the closing of the unnamed street mentioned above. Councilman Byrd in- troduced this Ordinance for First Reading. The Ordinance was read by . . . . CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR MEETING CONT'D. Title Only. Valerie Anderson stated her concern as a nearby prop- erty owner. The City Manager was directed to speak with her before the next meeting. ORDINANCE NO.209-C: Amendment to Subdivision Ordinance City Manager Forbes stated this Ordinance would amend the City's Subdivision Ordinance to allow roadside swales upon approval of the City Council providing soil conditions and topography, etc. warranted their use. Councilman Thomas introduced th~s Ordinance for First Reading. The Ordinance was read by Title Only. Councilman Byrd discussed his position on the Marshland Alternative and stated his concern on the action Councilman Thomas had taken on this matter. The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. ~~~ Claude E. Smoak, Jr. - ayor ~d'~~ O.~ Sandra O. Rozar - '. Clerk