04-22-1980 Regular Meeting
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CITY OF CLERMONT
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REGULAR MEETING
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held
in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, April 22, 1980. The meeting was
called to order by Mayor Claude E. Smoak, Jr. at 7:30 P.M. with the
following Councilmen in attendance: Lester Cole, Dennis Thomas,
Carlisle Byrd and James Meginley. Other City Officials present were
City Manager Forbes, City Attorney Baird and Deputy Clerk Pat Meyer.
The Invocation was offered by Councilman Byrd, followed by repeating
of the pledge of allegiance by all present.
The Mayor asked if there were any additions or corrections to the
Minutes of the meeting held April 8, 1980. He noted that under Council
Reports where he reported he would be in Tallahassee this month, it
states he would be on the Agenda of the Natural Resources Committee.
He asked that the minutes reflect he is not as yet scheduled but
hopes to appear before that Committee.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manaqer Forbes reported that Mr. Jay Knierim has been
hired as our Summer Recreation Supervisor. He also reported
the Kiwanis Club is holding a Fish-a-thon this Saturday and
requested the Council review the Pension Plan Report. He
will be attending the State City Managers Conference Thursday
and Friday at Daytona Beach.
MAYOR'S REPORT
~ayor Smoak discussed holding a Town Hall Meeting either
the last of Mayor first of June to report on the Recreation
Committeets recommendations, the Landscape Committee's work,
the Clean Community's report, Effluent Disposal and the
proposed Utility Rate increases. After discussion it was
unanimously agreed to hold the meeting June 10, 1980.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilman Byrd reported he would be attending the Board of
Directors Meeting of the East Central Florida's Regional
Planning Council on Wednesday, April 30 and on the 7th of
May he would be attending the Annual Meeting of the entire
membership of the ECFRPC. He requested all interested
Council Members and guests attend this meeting. Mr. Byrd
also discussed the handling of solid wastes by the City with
emphasis directed to recycling these wastes whenever possible.
A motion was made by Councilman Byrd, seconded by Councilman
Meginley and unanimously carried that the City Manaqer
begin a City-Wide program for recycling aluminum and establish
a collection station with the target date to begin June 1, 1980.
Councilman Meginley asked questions regarding the Effluent
Disposal Meeting held in Tavares. Councilman Thomas asked
for clarification of the action by the County Pollution Board.
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CITY OF CLERMONT
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING cont'd.
The Mayor explained the original motion to allow the City
to pursue the request failed for lack of a majority vote,
the Board then granted the City an additional six months
variance under which the City is operating now in order
for the Board to more fully explore the idea of wet lands
disposal. The Mayor then stated publicly for the record,
expressing the appreciation of the City to Dr. Tom Odom
and Dr. Ronnie Best who appeared voluntarily in support of
the proposal of the City of Clermont; not from the stand-
point that they had any interest in it, nor were they in-
volved in the investigative work. Th~ did it simply be-
cause they think it is the appropriate thing for the City
to do. He discussed Dr. Odom's synopsis if you put treated
effluent on a sand hill, be sure it runs into a marsh before
it gets into a lake.
AUCTION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY
City Manager Forbes discussed the intergovernmental auction
being held in Leesburg on May 3, 1980. He recommended the
City auction a 1972 Dodge Pickup and a 1977 Ford car, since
replacement vehicles were purchased this year for both ve-
hicles. There were no objections from the Council for
placing the car and truck in the Leesburg Auction.
EARLY RETIRMENT
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The City Manager discussed a letter regarding the early re-
tirement of Griffin Keys who has served the City for 22 years.
He asked the Council to grant Mr. Keys early retirement at
age 62 as required by the City Code of Ordinances regarding
pensions. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN COLE, SECONDED BY
COUNICLMAN THOMAS AND UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED TO GRANT MR. KEYS
EARLY RETIREMENT.
The Mayor suggested ~~r. Forbes invite Mr. Keys to appear before
the Council and an appropriate remembrance be presented at that
time in appreciation of his service to his community.
WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION CO-INSURANCE COVERAGE
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The City Manager explained that effective August 1, 1980 the
Workmen's Compensation Law requires Insurance Companies to
offer 011 employers co-insurance coverage. Co-insurance cover-
age mpans the city would participate in the payment of 20%
of every claim, up to either a $2,500 or 5,000 limit per claim.
City Manager Forbes recommended the co-insurance coverage be
refused since the city was averaging higher savings under its
present Plan. He also explained the City would be rebidding
its insurance in the near future. A MOTION WAS MADE BY
COUNCILMAN BYRD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN MEGINLEY AND UNANIMOUSLY
CONCEDED TO REJECT CO-INSURANCE COVERAGE.
The meeting adourned at 8:10 P.M.
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