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05-08-1973 Regular Meeting . e e . MINUTES NQ 939 REDULAR lVJEE.ITllliG A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, May 8, 1973. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Don E. Smith with the following members present: Councilmen Schroede1, Byrd, Beals and Smoak. Other officials present were>:' City Controller Fleming, City Clerk Carroll, City Attorney Vason, City Manager Hopkins, Director of Community Services Smythe and Chief of Police Tyndal. Others present were: The Messrs. William Lott, R. P. Cochran, Francis Loomis and George Hovis. A representative of the Orlando Sentinel was also present. The invocation was given by Councilman Beals, followed by repeating of the Pledge of Allegiance in unison by those present. The Minutes of the Meetingshe1d on April 10, 1973 and April 24, 1973 were approved as written. Mayor Smith announced the first order of business to be a Pub~ic H~ar~ngo~e'ctonsider a variance request of William; Lott to enable him to construct a residence on Lot 26 of. LfntG.D0'8rR.~Annex, a forty five foot lot. There was no one present who voiced objection to this request, whereupon motion was made by Councilman Smoak, seconded by Councilman Schroede1 and carried that the request be issued provided that all building specifications for this R-2 are complied with. Councilman Byrd desired it to be a matter of record that this action did not OK requests for construction on any other sub-standard lots, but rather tbet each would be considered on an individual basis. City Manager Hopkins submitted his report both orally and written and a copy is attached hereto. With regards the City Managerls request for a workshop meeting of council to consider the Chamber of Commerce appropriation, Dawkins and Associates Waste Water Disposal Report and the planned use of the revenue sharing money. Mayor Smith called a meeting for Thursday, May 10th at 7:30 P.M. in the office of the City Manager; With regards the protest of William W. Boyd wherein he was assessed front footage for the sanitary sewer system construction on unbui1dab1e lots, motion was made by Councilman Smoak, seconded by Councilman Beals and carried that Controller Fleming be authorized to pay these assessments from appropriate Cit1 funds ( Lots 4 and 18 and S 1~ of Lots 10-11-12, Block 99 N of SR 50 @ $520.00 ; With regards the protest of R. B. Johnstone wherein he was assessed front footage for the sanitary sewer system construction on both the front and rear of his property, thoughtt be described as two separate parcels and both fronting on dedicated streets, motion was made by Councilman Schroede1, seconded b~ Coun~i1man Smoak and carried that inasmuch as tne parcel in question was not a bUl1da~~eliGt alone and did constitute the rear ard of Mr. Johnstone's ro ert that the Cit Contro er be authorized to a this assessment from a ro riate cit funds 9 of Lot 8 ess E 2 Bock 0 R Vlera He hts 376.00' With regards the protest 0 Margaree Coo ey w ereln s e was assessed front footage for sanitary sewer construction on a portion of her property which had not been served, motion was made b~ Councilman Smoak, seconded by Councilman Byrd and carried that at whatevertlme sewer service is desired, after payment of the sewer assessment. that same will be provided at the cityls expense along that assessed area on 4th Street; With regards the request of Bill Williams of Konsler Steel Company for reimbursement of $1147.05 for relocating drainage inlets following the improvement of 11th Street after Juniata Street was c10sed~motion was made by Councilman Smoak, seconded by Councilman Byrd and carried that this refuest be denied and that City Manager Hopkins contact Mr. Williams and advise it s the opinion of Council that such expenditure was a direct cost in the improvement of 11th Street by them following the closing of Juniata Street by the city for their benefit. Motion was made by Councilman Smoak, seconded by Councilman Schroede1 and carried that the bills be paid. ..0.., if. :..... ~. "."~"",,_..-.-- - '.--.-:~.-.-. .--,,,, ,....,.-.~ ",--,..,~__~;.:"'__".--_.~,,':'"":-"'- ~.~ --~ -- . e e . M I NUT E S Councilman Smoak offered and moved the adoption of a RESOLUTION requesting the DOT to erect signs on State Road #50 within the city limits requiring that trucks over 3 tons in weight be Eestricted to the use of curb lanes only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Beals and carried. The RESOLUTION was read in full by City Attorney Vason, the number 211 assigned to it and a copy ordered posted. Councilman Beals offered and moved the adoption of a RESOLUTION amending Resolution No. 147 by reducing the rate of interest on Special Sewer Assessments from 8% per annum to 6% per annum and the motion was seconded by Councilman Smoak and carried. The RESOLUTION was read in full by City Attorney Vason, the number 212 assigned to it and a copy ordered posted. Councilman Beals offered and moved the adoption of a RESOLUTION authorizing appropriate city officials to make applications for federal grants under Public Law 92-500 and the motion was seconded by Councilman Byrd and carried with Councilman Smoak voting, Naye. The RESOLUTION was read in full by City Attorney Vason, the number 213 assigned to it and a copy ordered posted. Councilman Schroede1 offered and moved the adoption of AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA, AMENDING SAID CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING A CHAPTER TO BE ENTITLED CHAPTER 15, SAID ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE REMOVAL OF TREES IN AND ABOUT THE CITY OF CLERMONT: DEFINING "TREE" FOR SAID PURPOSE: PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR THE CUTTING AND REMOVAL OF TREES: PROVIDING STANDARDS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SAID PERMITS AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF: PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY: PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE: AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION BY POSTING and the motion was seconded by Councilman Beals. The ORDINANCE was read by title only for a second and final reading by City Attorney Vason and upon roll call vote on passage of the motion was result was: AJes: Schroede1; Nayes: Byrd, Beals, Smith and Smoak. The motion fa iled to carry. It was consensus of Council that inasmuch as the P & Z Commission had unanimously supported this Ordinance, that City Manager Hopkins advise them that Council is in full agreement with the intent of the Ordinance, but felt it too restrictive and would certainly encourage the drafting of another one less restrictive. Councilman Beals announced that the Lake County Legislative delegation would hold a Public Information Hearing in Jenkins Auditorium on Saturday, May 12th beginning at 9:00 A. M. The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Smith. ~c-~ Don E. Smith, Mayor ~~.~ ~ ~ Do ores W. arro , 1ty Clerk