09-28-1976 Regular Meeting
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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