03-11-1980 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 at Jenkins Auditorium on Tuesday, March 11, 1980. The meet-
ing was called to order at 7:30P.M. by Mayor Claude E. Smoak, Jr.
with the following Councilmen in attendance: Councilman Lester
Cole, Dennis Thomas, Carlisle Byrd, and Jim Meginley. Other City
Officials present were City Manager Forbes, City Attorney Baird,
Finance Director Saunders, and City Clerk Sandra Rozar.
The Invocation was offered by Councilman Byrd, followed by repeat~
lng of the pledge of allegiance by all present.
Councilman Thomas requested the Minutes of the Special Meeting held
on February 20, 1980 be amended on page 2 to read, Landspreading
would be the best alternative since there would be less chance of
polluting our lakes rather than no chance.
CONDITI9NAL USE PEP~IT: Fundamental Baptist Church, Rev. A. A. Brophy
The City Council considered a Conditional Use request by
Reverand A. A. Brophy, of the Fundamental Baptist Church
in order to conduct church services in an existing build-
ing at 1211 Bowman Street, Sunnyside Plaza, Phase II, Lots
5 and 6, Block 2. At the March 4, 1980 Planning and Zon-
ing Commission ~I[eeting, the P & 7 recommended approval of
this request subject to the following conditions:
(1) That all applicable rules and regulations are met.
(2) That the use not be expanded except with a Con-
ditional Use Permit.
(3) That a Certificate of Occupancy be issued only
after all conditions are met.
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Mayor Smoak commented that the adjacent property owners
had been notified of this request. No one appeared in
opposition. Councilman Byrd made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Meginley and unanimously carried that the re-
quest for a Conditional Use Permit be granted subject to
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CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
RE-ROOFING JENKINS AUDITORIUM
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City Manager Forbes advised the coucil that during the
heavy rains a few months ago we found that Jenkins Audi~
torium has significant leaks especially over the utility
and office areas. Repairing the roof was not anticipated
in this years budget. City Manager Forbes recommended
that the roof be repaired since the situation would only
deteriorate each time it rains. After some discussion,
it was determined the Council is required to solicit bids
for projects costing more than $2,500. Motion was made
by Councilman Meginley, seonded by Councilman Byrd and
unanimously carried that the City Manager be authorized
to draw up bid specifications for the necessary re~rOOIing
of Jenkins Auditorium. --
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PROPERTY SITE FOR NEW WATER TANK
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City Manager Forbes explained that the School Board
had denied the City's request for an easement to place
the City's proposed half million gallon storage tank
on the property adjacent to the Middle School. He
explained that the City Engineer beleives the next
best place for the tank would be the property that the
City currently owns which is located at the Bloxam
Avenue well site. The only disadvantage of this site
would be that there wouldn't be enough room for a future
well site. Councilman Byrd related the property would
be an ideal site for the tank. Motion was made by
Councilman Byrd, seconded by Councilman Cole that the
City Manager and the City Engineer be instructed to go
ahead and develop plans to construct a water storage
tank at the Bloxam-Highlands street location. . Council...
man Cole asked the City Manager what would be the general
locations of the tank in relation to the well and why it
would not be feasible to use the well with the tank at
the Bloxam Avenue site. Forbes related that he beleived
it was too close to the existing well, and possibly did
not have the proper distance from sewer lines. The City
~I[anager was instructed to further research the possibility
of drilling another well at the Bloxam Avenue site with
the City Engineer.
BARRICADE ON MONTROSE STREET
City Manager Forbes informed the Council the Kiwanis Club
would be having their annual white elephant sale on Harch
29th and the streets will be barricaded on Montrose Street
between Eighth Avenue and Lake Avenue.
FINANCIAL REPORT
City Manager Forbes reported the City is in very good
financial position. The Council was requested to review
the Audit report closely and ask any questions about the
report.
REPLACEMENT OF SHAFT BEARING AT THE GRAND HIGHWAY WELL
City Manager Forbes reported that on March 24th the
Grandhighway well will have to be shut down for approx-
imately four hours for repairs. The City will try to
have the work done at night. Ads will be placed in the
paper and businesses abutting Highway 50 will be notified
by letter informing them of what will be done. The work
will be done in a manner that will cause the least dis-
ruption possible.
WASTELAND DISPOSAL
Mayor Smoak reported that Dr. Odum and Dr. Zoltec were
in the City reviewing the marshland waste disposal alter-
natives. He stated also that City Manager Forbes has
requested the Pollution Control Board Hearing be held in
-the City of Clermont so the interested people in the area
will be readily available to attend.
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COOPER MEHORIAL LIBRARY
A letter was received from Cooper Memorial Library
stating that $25,000. has been raised for the purch-
ase of the former Bank Building. Since their option
on the building expires in early April the Library
Board requested a workshop meeting the week of March
17 - 21 to discuss the closing of the present facility
and the proposed financing of the pruchase. It was
the consensus of the Council to hold the meeting in
the Council Chambers March 19th, at 7:30 P.M.
COST OF LIVING
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City Manager Forbes reported the inflation rate ac-
cording to various consumer price indexes will be
approximately 13 to 15%, recommending that the City
Council authorize a 2% Cost of Living Increase for
all City employees. Motion was made by Councilman
Cole, seconded by Councilman Meginley, and unanimously
carried that Resolution No. 348, a 2% Cost of Living
Increase for all City Employees be implemented April 1,
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TENNIS COURTS
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City Manager Forbes recommended the City accept the
bid from Varsity Courts stating they will overlay the
existing baketball court and construct the tennis courts
for a price of $11,717. Varsity Courts were highly
recommencJed by Tennis Specialty people. Motion was
made by Councilman Cole, seconded by Councilman Thomas,
and unanimously carried to accept the bid from Varsity
Courts.
MASONIC LODGE
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City Attorney Baird reported that the city deeded the
Masonic Lodge property to the Lodge in 1950 although
it was owned by the County. In 1976 the County leased
the property to the City. The County Attorney has
said there would be no problem getting the property
deeded to the city and the city could then reconvey
the property to the Masonic Lodge. Motion was made by
Councilman Byrd, seconded by Councilman Meginley and
unanimously carried that the City authorize the County
Attorney to proceed and authorize the Mayor to sign the
necessary documents when the County Commission takes the
action to deed the property to the city.
Resolution ~o. 347
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Councilman Cole moved the adoption of a Resolution des-
iqr.atinq the following named City Officials as ,the proper
persons to open accounts and withdraw City of " Clermont
public funds from qualified depositories of public funds:
George D. Forbes - City Manager
Wayne D. Saunders - Finance Director
Sandra O. Rozar - city Clerk
Robert E. Sm'ithe - Public 1Vorks Director
The motion was seconded by Councilman Thomas and unanimously
carried.
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CITY OF CLERMONT
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CETA AGREEl'1ENT
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:!"lotion was made by Councilman Byyd, secondad~y- {;:o1IDci~man
Meginley,' and unanimously approvecf that' tha~'ag1-eement,-he' "
adopted. ,... ,-" ,~
ORDINANCE NO. 205~C WATER SUPPLY MORATORIUI''l
FINAL'-READING
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80-48 Ordinance 205-C was read by Title only for consideration
by Council for adoption. Motion was made by Couneiiman,-Byrd."and
seconded by Councilman ~homas-that the Ordinancel5e~a0p~ea.~~
Councilman Thomas requestea that' prior' notice' be given~ore turn ,,<"0
ing water service off. It was clarified that all persons are cur~
rently and will be notified before water service is stopped.
Attorney Baird stated it is a legal obligation that prior notifi~
cation be given. Individual votes were as follows" COBneilman
Cole - aye, Councilman Thomas ~ aye, Councilman Byr(fc~~aye;~uncil~
man Meqinley - aye, Chair - aye and the Ordinance'waB;aao~ted. '
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The meeting was adjourned at 8:00P.M.
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