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10-19-1976 Regular Meeting . e e . MINUTES NQ1340 REGULAR MEETING A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, October 19, 1976. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Pro-Tern Carlisle A. Byrd,Jr., with the following members present: Councilmen Beals, Schroedel, and Blackburn. Other officials present were: City Manager Tiffany, City Attorney Baird, City Clerk Carroll, Finance Director Sanchez, Director of Community Services Smythe, and Building Official Nagel. Others present were: Mesdames Schopmeyer, Lane, Forth, Bell, Williams, Clark, and Shaw; Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Brice; Messrs. Cunningham, Czech, Sargent, Searles, Cosgrove, Spalding, and Ogden. Mr. Joe Sanchez, Sentinel/Star representative was also present. The invocation was given by Mr. Smythe, followed by repeating of the Pledge of Allegiance in unison by those present. Mayor Claude E. Smoak,Jr. arrived at this time and assumed the Chair. The Minutes of the regular meeting held October 12, 1976 were approved as written. BOND CLOSING City Manager Tiffany reminded Council of the Bond Closing to be held on October 27th beginning at 9:30 A.M., and advised that although it was not necessary that a quorum be present for the proposed full day session, it was suggested that at least that number of members be available for call should it become necessary for last minute resolution changes. CONDEMNED BUILDING STATUS City Attorney Baird reported that two condemnation suits had been filed, and he was proceeding with further research on two others. HOME OCCUPATIONS City Manager Tiffany advised that he and City Attorney Baird had been researching materials regarding "Home Occupations", and had prepared a memo for Council's consideration, which would be on the October 26th agenda. SEMINOLE WELL STATUS City Manager Tiffany advised that the water samples from the Seminole Well continued to be unacceptable, and he would be meeting with the Engineers regarding the matter later in the week. LEAGUE OF CITIES Mayor Smoak reminded all present of the Lake County League of Cities meeting to be held in Howey-in-the-Hills on Wednesday, October 20th at 6:30 P.M., and of the State League of Cities Convention to be held in Miami on October 21st thru 23rd. . e e . MINUTES NQ1341 COOPER MEMORIAL LIBRARY Councilman Beals advised it had been brought to his attention that a financial contribution had been made to the Clermont Junior High School Band from the Cooper Memorial Library, and although he personally felt these two institutions to be of the finest in the city, he could not agree with any non-profit and tax supported entity making charitabftecontributions; that he felt this con- tribution was a very inappropriate expenditure, 8 and if Council be in agreement with his opinion, would suggest that the Library Board be made aware of it. Councilman Schroedel, liaison representative to the Library Board, advised he had been unaware of this matter, and requested that he be able to investigate the matter before any action be taken by Council. The matter was thereupon referred to him. VISITORS WITH BUSINESS Mrs. Blanche Bell appeared before Council to inquire of the necessary procedure in order to establish a Rescue Youth Center and hold religious meetings in a building which they had purchased at 743 East Montrose Street. Mrs. Bell was apprised of the procedure necessary for obtaining a Conditional Use Permint, and she was invited to meet with City Manager Tiffany in his office at her earliest con- venience to prepare the necessary application. There being no further business to be brought before the Council at this time, the meeting was adjourned to a public work meeting regarding establishment of a Central Business District Zone at 7:50 P.M. CLAU{I{.&&AYOR On~d~ 1;, c'AA~~ Dolores W. Carroll, City Clerk