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03-25-1980 Regular Meeting e e 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, 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 80-49 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. 80-50 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 e . . e CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES 80-51 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 80-52 MANAGER FORBES BE GIVEN AUTHORITY TO HIRE THREE PART-TIME EMPLOYEES 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. -2- e . . e CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - FUNDAMENTAL BAPTIST CHURCH - RESOLUTION #347 80-53 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 80-54 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 80-55 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. . -3- e . . e CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES AGREEMENT FOR AUDITING SERVICES 80-56 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. 80-57 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. -4 - e . . CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES 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. Qt-~ CLAUDE E. SMOAK, JR., Mayor e