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09-28-1976 Regular Meeting ~.~ . e e . MINUTES NQ1334 REGULAR MEETI NG A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, September 28, 1976. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P. M. by Mayor Claude E. Smoak, Jr., with the following members present: Councilmen Schroedel, Byrd, Beals, and Blackburn. Other officials present were: City Manager Tiffany, City Attorney Baird, City Clerk Carroll, Finance Director Sanchez, Director of Community Services Smythe, and Chief of Police Tyndal. Others present were: Mrs. Jane Wlkins, and Messrs. Fleming, Czech, Ogden, Cosgrove, Searles, and Sargent. Mr. Joe Sanchez, Stentinel/Str representative was also present. The Invocation was given by Councilman Byrd, followed by repeating of the Pledge of Allegiance in unison by those present. The Minutes of the Meeting held September 21, 1976, were approved as written. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Tiffany reported that in further contact with officials of DOT, he was advised they plan to re-study the intersection of State Road 50 and Bloxam Avenue to determine whether or not a signal light is warranted prior to finaliza- tion of 4-laning plans; That it had been the recommendation of the city's insurance acturary to obtain Boiler Machinery coverage on the Sewage Treatment Plant and 4 fresh water wells at a cost of $2,228.00. Inasmuch as specific details of such coverage was not available, the matter was referred to Mr. Tiffany for further investigation and recommendation; That at the present time there are no provisions in the Code of Ordinances for "Home Occupations", and inasmuch as this could create a problem as there are some existing in the city, he would recommend that Council consider the matter. Mr. Tiffany was requested to obtain information from other municipalities as pertains to this matter and report back to Council. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT City Attorney Baird reported he had been assured by the legal department of Florida Power Corporation that the executed Lease Agreement on the private alley adjacent to Hunt1s Garden Center on the east would be forthcoming, and he hoped to have it within a week. HYDRILLA PROBLEM IN LOCAL LAKES In an effort toward controlling the further spread of the noxious waterweed, Hydrilla, which had been discovered in Lake Minneola recently, it was the recommendation of Mayor Smoak that steps be taken to inspect all boats launching and loading at the public ramp, and the County Commission be urged to close the launching area in the northeast area of Lake Minneola. Motion was made by Councilman Blackburn, seconded b Councilman Beals and caf'ried o at COI L iljana er Ti ffan ursue thi smatter f awa a Basin Water Authorit and submit his r t;ounci action. COMMUN I CATIONS City Clerk Carroll read a communication from the Clermont High School Class of 178, wherein they requested permission to sponsor a dance in Jenkins Auditorium on October 15th between 8:30 P. M. and 11:30 . e e . MINUTES NQ 1335 P. M. Motion was made by Councilman Blackburn, seconded by Councilman Beals and carried that the request be granted pre~4aed all rules and regulations pertaining to dances held in the auditorium are met. City Clerk Carroll read a communication from Richard W. Waters, Municipal Judge, wherein he expressed sincere gratitude and appreciation for the assistance and cooperation extended to him by city officials during his tenure as the city's municipal judge. PAYMENT OF BILLS Motion was made by Councilman Blackburn, seconded by Councilman Byrd and carried that the bills be paid. A copy is attached hereto. LEASE AGREEMENT-COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY City Attorney Baird reported that H. D. Robuck, Jr. of the County Attorney's office had reviewed the proposed Lease Agreement on the county owned property in City Block 90, advising he had found it to be in order, and he would therefore recommend that it be executed by the city for presentation to the County Commission. Motion was made by Councilman Blackburn, seconded by Councilman Beals and carried that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement. PROPOSED CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ZONE City Manager Tiffany advised he had prepared several suggested changes to the proposed CBD Ordinance for Council's consideration, and suggested that a work session be held to study the matter in depth for possible redrafting of the ordinance. It was the suggestion of Mayor Smoak that Mr. Tiffany prepare a rough draft of an ordinance to create a central business district zone to include his recommendations for change as just prepared, and he would announce a date for a public work meeting to consider the matter at the meeting to be held in October 12th, to which public meeting he would sincerely urge all interested persons to attend and participate. DISPATCHING SERVICE RENEWAL-TOWN OF MINNEOLA City Manager Tiffany advised the agreement for providing dispatch service to the Town of Minneola would expire on September 30th, and inasmuch as the agreement had worked well since its initiation, he would recommend that it be renewed under the same terms as in effect presently. Motion was made by Councilman Schroedel, seconded by Councilman Beals, and carried that the City Manager's recommenda- tion be accepted, and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute an Agreement Renewal. RESOLUTIONS Councilman Schroedel offered and moved the adoption of a RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION for the good and faithful service performed by Richard W. Waters while serving as Municipal Judge, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Blackburn and unanimously carried. The RESOLUTION was read in full by Mayor Smoak and the Number 281 assi gned to it. . e e . MINUTES NQ1336 Councilman Byrd offered and moved the adoption of a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE AREA 19 SANITARY SEWAGE COLLECTION SYSTEM DECLARING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS TO BE DUE AND PAYABLE, PROVIDING FOR THE METHOD OF PAYMENT THEREOF, AND ESTABLISHING PRIORITY OF LIEN AGAINST PROPERTY FOR UNPAID ASSESSMENTS, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Beals and unanimously carried. The RESOLUTION was read by City Clerk Carroll, by title only, and the Number 282 assigned to it. Councilman Blackburn offered and moved the adoption of a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES TO SUPPORT THE RESTORING OF SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY TO MUNICIPALITIES, AND THE motion was seconded by Councilman Beals and unanimously carried. The RESOLUTION was read by City Clerk Carroll, by title only, and the Number 283 assigned to it. Councilman Beals offered and moved the adoption of A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION ENTITLED: "RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND ERECTION OF EXTENSIONS AND IMPROVE- MENTS TO THE MUNICIPAL WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT EXCEEDING $323,100 WATER AND SEWER REVENUE' BONDS, SERIES 1975, TO FINANCE THE COST THEREOF: PLEDGING THE NET REVENUES OF SAID SYSTEM, CERTAIN MUNICIPAL EXCISE TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AGAINST SPECIALLY BENEFITED PROPERTIES AND ALL MONEYS OF THE CITY DERIVED FROM SOURCES OTHER THAN AD VALOREM TAXATION AND LEGALLY AVAILABLE FOR SUCH PURPOSE TO SECURE THE PAYMENT THEREOF: AND PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE HOLDERS OF SUCH BONDS: "FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFERRING ALL MATURITIES OF THE BONDS BY ONE YEAR AND MAKING A SPECIFIC COVENANT WITH RESPECT TO THE AMOUNT OF THE ASSESSMENTS PLEDGED and the motion was seconded by Councilman Blackburn and unanimously carried. The RESOLUTION was read by City Clerk Carroll, by title only, and the Number 284 assigned to it. ,'", BOND CLOSING CERTIFICATES City Manager Tiffany submitted certificates necessary to be executed by Council and other city officials prior to the Bond Closing to be held on October 19th, as follows: Incumbency Certificates Signature and No Litigation Certificate Certificate of Delivery and Payment Certificate as to Public Meeting Validation Certificate No Prior Pledge or Legislation Certificate Financial Certificate. Motion was made by Councilman Byrd, seconded by Councilman Blackburn and carrled that the proper Clty ottlclalS De autnorlzea to execute the certltlcates as so present. WM"J k/. f1~~ Do res W. Carro 1, lty lerk There being no further business to be brought before the Council at this time, the meeting was adjourned by Mayor Smoak at 8:50 P. M. elf}{ ~or