03-25-1980 Regular Meeting
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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, March 25, 1980. The meet-
ing was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Claude E. Smoak, Jr.
with the following Councilmen in attendance: Councilman Lester Cole,
Dennis Thomas, Carlisle Byrd, and James Meginley. Other City Offi-
cials present were City Manager Forbes, City Attorney Baird, Finance
Director Saunders, and City Clerk Sandra Rozar.
The Invocation was offerer. by Councilman Byrd, followed by repeating
of the pledge of allegiance by all present.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting held March 11, 1980 were approved
as written.
The Minutes of the Special Meeting held February 8, 1980 were approved
as written.
VARIANCE REQUEST: Mrs. Lloyd Boliek
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The City Council, acting as a Board of Adjustment, considered
a request by Mrs. Boliek for a variance in order to construct
a fence 5 feet in height in the front yard of their property
at 444 West Montrose Street. Letters from adjoining neigh-
bors were presented, stating no objection to the fence being
built. Mrs. Boliek stated the fence was to be not only for
their protection, but also for persons passing their home.
COUNCILMAN COLE MADE A MOTION THAT THE 5 FOOT FENCE BE GRANT-
ED SINCE THERE WAS NO OBJECTION FROM NEIGHBORS; THE MOTION
DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
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After some discussion it was determined there was no topo-
graphical or other exceptional circumstances of this prop-
erty that is not generally applicable to other areas.
COUNCILMAN BYRD MADE A MOTION THIS FENCE VARIANCE BE DENIED
AND THE FEE REFUNDED TO THE BnLIEKS WITH COUNCILMAN THOMAS
SECONDING. THE MOTION WAS UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED. City Manager
Forbes was requested to work with the Bolieks in solving
this problem in a manner that conforms with the zoning or-
dinance.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
GRAND HIGHWAY WELL REPAIR
City Manager Forbes reported the Grand Highway Well was re-
paired with a bearing being replaced on the well shaft. No
complaints were received durina the time the well was down
and the Utility Department deserved credit for keeping the
water pressure up on the east side of town during the repairs.
BIKE-A-THON FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS
A letter was received from Mrs. Cunningham requesting the
City allow her group to conduct their Annual Bike-a-thon
for Cystic Fibrosis around Lake Winona. This event was
held around Lake Sunnyside last year, but the course has
become too short for many of the older riders. Public Works
Director, Bob Smythe, will insure that Barricades will be
placed at all streets which intersect the bike route, and
all barricades will be manned by volunteers. Residents will
be allowed to travel to their homes, but through traffic
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will be discouraged. This event will take place on Sunday
April 13th from One to Four P.M.. A Motion was made by
Councilman Meginley, seconded by Councilman Thomas' and
unanimously carrled that this request be granted on the
condition that the route be published in' a local newspaper
by the organizers of the function and all intersections
be prope~ly barricaded and manned. .
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING GRANT
City Manager Forbes stated he had received a letter from
the State Department of Community Affairs regarding our
Comprehensive Planning Grant for the Sewer Study. The
purchase of the recording flow meter for this project is
not an eligible item cost. Forbes recommended the City
go ahead with the Sewer Study, that it would be funded
two thirds by the state and one third by the City. The
consensus of the Council was to proceed with the sewer
s t u dy .
JAYCEE BEACH FEE COLLECTION
City Manager Forbes reported he had conferred with the
Jaycee Beach Concessionaire about collecting the fees for entrance
to the beach, and after a thorough discussion requested permission
to hire three employees to work part-time collecing fees. A MOTION
WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN COLE THAT CITY
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TO COLLECT BEACH FEES, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.
COUNCIL REPORT
Counci1man Carlisle Byrd reported he had been requested to
serve as a member of a committee to review legislation on
the IIFlorida Resource Recovery and Management Actll. The
purpose of the committee is to make recommendations to
the legislature. The Bill involves the business of issuing
permits, collecting fees, and trust funds for the disposing
of hazardous wastes. It was recommended that City Attorney
Baird review this Bill with Councilman Byrd for possible
recommendations for the City to pass on to the League
President.
Councilman Meginley, referring to the letter from the Chamber
of Commerce requesting action be taken to improve the appear-
ance of the back of the local shopping centers adjacent to
area residents and suggested the Chamber relate this matter
~o the tennants of the shopping center. He suggested this
would be an appropriate action to take, stating Ordinances
have already been adopted, it is a matter of enforcing the
existing ones to correct the situation. City Manager Forbes
stated the South Lake Snooping Plaza will be constructing
a fence with the new addition to the Shopping Center, elim-
inating the problem at that location. He further stated the
Winn Dixie Plaza has been notified and has taken action to
keep the rear of the building more tidy.
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - FUNDAMENTAL BAPTIST CHURCH - RESOLUTION #347
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN BYRD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
MEGINLEY, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT RESDLUTION NO. 347,
GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO THE' FuNDAMENTAL BAPTIST
CHURCH FOR LOCATING AT 1211 BOWMAN STREET IN THE SUNNYSIDE
SHOPPING PLAZA, BE ADOPTED.
CLEAN COMMUNITY COMMISSION - BOB WERTZ
Mr. Wartz reported on the work of the Clean Comm~nity Commis-
sion. He stated many letters had been written to people in
business and industry, and a brochure has been drafted. He
explained there will be some changes made in the brochure, and
when finalized they will be distributed to all Clermont
citizens.
LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE
It was announced that Mrs. Arlene Hanks has resigned as
chairman of the Landscape Committee.
GARBAGE COLLECTION
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City Manager Forbes reported the City is looking for more
efficient ways of collecting garbage. He advised the
Council that on an experimental basis for a trial period
of one month, the City use only one truck with a driver
and four sanitation wo~kers. On a yearly basis this would
save the City a considerable amount of money involved
in the operation of a second garbage truck. It would also
result in one less person on garbage collection that could
be used on the Park crews or for trash collection. As a
result of the increased productivity and longer hours
involved in this collection process, there will be a salary
increase for the sanitation workers durina this trial period.
Councilman Byrd discussed the implementation of a can,
glass, etc. salvage system for recycling of garbage. The
Clean Community Commission was directed to investigate
the possibilities of recycling solid waste.
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH ECFRPC
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City Manager Forbes stated on February 26, 1980 the City
passed a Resolution in which we declared our intention to
participate in the combined entitlement program for LEAA
funds. The agreement presented is to set UP a system for
us to join with other cities in the county to oarticioate
in this law enforcement funding program. A MOTION WAS MADE
BY COUNCILMAN BYRD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN MEGINLEY AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE AGREEMENT BE ADOPTED AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE DOCUMENTS. .
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AGREEMENT FOR AUDITING SERVICES
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It was stated that the service has been excellent with
Greenlee, Paul, Furnas & Kurass and particularly helpful
that the firm is in town and knows our books thoroughly.
Mr. John Greenlee was present clarifying some of the
audi'ting practi ces. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN BYRD,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN MEGINLEY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT
THE FI RM OF GREENLEE, PAUL, FURNAS AND KURASSBtEMPLOYED
BY THE CITY AND THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS BE AUTHORIZED
TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT.
ORDINANCE NO. 203-C FLOOD PREVENTION - FINAL READING
City Manager Forbes explained the Federal Flood Insurance
Administration has prepared a Flood Hazard Boundary Map
for the City of Clermont, and a more detailed Flood In-
surance Rate Map is being prepared. It was stated that
people wishing to build in Clermont will be informed that
in flood prone areas they must build 18 inches above the
99 foot elevation level, which is the base flood water
elevation for this area.
Ordinance No. 203-C was read by Title only for consideration
by Council for adoption.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCIL-
MAN COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE ORDIMANCE BE ADOPTED.
SERVICE IMPROVEMENT FEES
Inquiry was made by Mayor Smoak, at what stage is the City
in formulating a Service Improvement Fees for new cnnstruc~
tion. City Manager Forbes stated he had received some
sample Ordinances and will be consulting with the City En-
gineer and City Attorney to bring a recommendation to the
Council. He stated also that he is going to get an
application for an EPA 201 Program, w"ich is a prerequistte
for receiving EPA Funding for Waste Treatment Projects.
COOLEY PROPERTY
City Manager Forbes advised the Council that a preliminary
plat for the City's new subdivision which is to be known
as Margaree Gardens has been received. This subdivision is
on Mrs. Cooley's property which is sometimes called Hooks
Point. The Subdivision n~visory Committee has determined
that it would be in the best interest of the City to require
money equal to five percent (5%) of the value of the gross
area to be subdivided, in lieu of a Park dedication in this
area. The Subdivision Ordinance states that the determina-
tion of the value of the gross area to be subdivided shall
be the value of the land with public improvements, and that
the City Council must approve of the exact dollar amount.
WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
Councilman Byrd stated the Pollution Control Meeting will
be April 14th at which time the City is to take certain
information concerning alternative methods of disposal.
He inquired if the Council would have a work meeting to
discuss the City's presentation.
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Mayor Smoak explained there had been a work meeting
with the City Engineer and one scheduled to be held
one week prior to the Pollution Control Meeting and
regretted everyone could not attend, however, it was
simply a work meeting of those who were making the
presentation.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
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CLAUDE E. SMOAK, JR., Mayor
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