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05-13-1980 Regular Meeting e . . e CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR MEETING A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, May 13, 1980. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro-Tern Dennis Thomas at 7:35 p.m. with the following Councilmen in attendance: Lester Cole and Carlisle Byrd. Other City Officials present were City Manager Forbes, Finance Director Saunders and City Clerk Sandra Rozar. The Invocation was offered by Councilman Byrd, followed by repeating of the pledge of allegiance by all present. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 22, 1980 were approved as presented. The Minutes of the Special Meeting held May 2, 1980 were approved as presented. POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMENDATION All Police Officers, Dispatchers and Police Department Staff were present and introduced in recognition of "Law Enforce- ment Week". City Manager Forbes read the Mayor's Proclamation in commendation of the Department and their outstanding per- formance. . VARIANCE REQUEST: Gloria Anderson The City Council acting as a Board of Adjustment, considered a request by Mrs. Gloria Anderson for a variance in order to construct a home with 70.3' at the building setback line, whereas 100' is required. The home could be placed back on the lot and meet the Zoning Setback requirements, however, this would place the home closer to the Lake, and would not conform to the City's flood regulations. City Manager Forbes also explained that a variance was necessary since the Zoning Ordinance states that no parcel, even if it consists of one or more lots can be reduced in size so that the lot width or other requirements of the zoning ordinance are not met. Gretchen Sheeter appeared before the Council in opposition to the variance, saying she and her husband bought adjoining property with the understanding the Anderson property was one 80-74 lot for one home and not to be divided. Council discussed the fact that this lot was conforming at the time it was platted and is similar to other lots in this subdivision. Motion was made by Councilman Byrd, seconded by Councilman Cole & unanimously granted. Cooper Memorial Library - Nick Jones Mr. Nick Jones appeared before the Council explaining and pre- senting a construction outline for proposed renovations of the new Cooper Memorial Library. He stated it would be approximate- ly 2 or 3 months before the Library would be ready for function- al occupancy with the interior having first priority. City Manager's Report ICMA RETIREMENT - GORDON TIFFANY 80-75 City Manager Forbes explained formal approval must be given in order to transfer retirement accounts when City Managers transfer from one city to another. A motion was made by Councilman Byrd, seconded by Councilman Cole and unanimously carried that former City Manager, Gordon Tiffany's retirement be transferred to the City of Daytona Beach.