11-23-1976 Regular Meeting
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NQ1353
REGULAR MEETING
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held in the Council
Chambers on Tuesday, November 23, 1976. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M.
b~ Mayor Claude E. Smoak, Jr., with the following members present: Councilmen Byrd,
Blackburn, "and Schroedel. Other~officials present were: City Manager Tiffany, City
Attorney Baird, City Clerk Carroll, Finance Director Sanchez, Director community
Services Smythe, and Chief of Police Tyndal. Others present were: Miss Ginny Ray;
Mesdames Yancy, Schmidt, Jones, Farts, Pitts, Oswalt, Beals, Ragan, Angel, Honey,
Bell; Messrs. Czech, VanderMeer, Knowles, Searles, Saunders, Hovis, Pitts, Meginley,
Morrison, Winchenbach; Mr. & Mrs. E. Lamar Black, Mr. & Mrs. Paul Anderson, Mr. &
Mrs. Bob Ray, Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Shepard, Mr. & Mrs. Roy Wrightam, Mr. & Mrs. William
Plummer, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Herda, and Mr. & Mrs. Charles Russ. Mr. Joe Sanchez
Sentinel/Star representative was also present.
The invocation was given by Councilman Byrd, followed by repeating of the Pledge
of Allegiance in unison by those present.
Mayor $moak announced the filing deadline time for City Council candidates had
expired on November 22,1976 at 5:00 P. M., and inasmuch as there had only been a
single candidate for each of the three open seats, a general city election would not
be held this year; That the successful candidates and their respective groups were:
Randy H. Heney ~ Group No. 1
Councilmember - Two Year Term
~laude E. Smoak, Jr. - Group No. 3
Mayor/Councilmember - Two Year Term
Carlisle A. Byrd, Jr. - Group No.5
Councilmember - Two Year Term
and, That inasmuch as Group No. 1 had been vacant since the resignation of Councilman
Beals, effective November 16th, he would suggest that Councilman-Elect Honey assume
the.s:at immediately. Counc~l concurred with the suggestion, whereupon Mayor Smoak
admlnlstered the Oath of Offlce to Randy H. Honey, and he assumed his seat on Council.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on November 16, 1976 were approved as written.
CUP FOR CHURCH - 743 EAST MONTROSE STREET
City Manager Tiffany advised that the Planning and Zoning
Commission had considered the request of Mrs. Blanche Bell for
a Conditional Use Permit to utilize the building located at 743
East Montrose Street, and had recommended that it be granted, a
recommendation with which he concurred, subject to the following
conditions:
(1)
(2)
(3)
That existing landscaping not be reduced;
That the use not be expanded except with a CUP
granted by the City Council; and,
That the building conform to building code
requirements.
Councilman Blackburn offeredand'-moved the adoption of A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW USE OF AN EXISTING BUILD#
ING AS A CHURCH, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Byrd -
and unanimously carried. The Resolution was read by Mayor Smoak
and the Number 287 assigned to it.
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MINUTES
NQ 1354
ANNUAL REPORT - LAKE APOPKA NATURAL GAS DISTRICT
Mr. John Sargent, representative to the Lake Apopka Natural
Gas District, appeared before Council to brief them on the
District's functions during the past year. He advised the
district was in excellent condition as far as operations are
concerned, and the financial condition was the best since the
district was formed some ten years ago; That interest on the
bonds was paid uptodate, and bond payments had been made for
the first time. Mr. Sargent advised he attributed much of
district's good condition at this time to good management and
very little turnover in personnel.
PROPOSED TRAFFIC SIGNALS ON STATE ROAD 50
City Manager Tiffany reported he had been advised by DOT
representatives that it would be their recommendation for in-
stallation of traffic signals at the intersections of State Road
50 with B10xam Avenue, East Avenue, and Eighth Street, as well
as retain the existing one at Fifth Street, such recommendations
being subject to review by federal government authorities inas-
much as the proposed widening project shall be partially funded
with federal funds.
FINANCE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Mr. Sanchez reported ad valorem taxes had been received thus far
this month in the amount of $17,000; That the franchise taxes
from Florida Power Corporation had been received in the amount
of $84,000, an increase from $75,000 received in 1975; and,
The first Federal Public Works Anti-Recession Funds had been ~
received in the amount of $4,717.00.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Smoak reported on this attendance of the Tax Equalization
Committee on this date at which time they had completed a~basic
codification of the revenue sources in the County; That the ul-
timate objective is to determine that city residents are receiv-
ing their fair share of tax dollars paid to the county; and, That
he felt the attitude of the county commissioners working on the
committee was very constructive and positive.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Motion was made by Councilman Blackb~rn, seconded by Councilman
Byrd and carried, that the bills be paid. A copy is attached
hereto.
PROPOSED LEASE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY - HUNT
With regards request by Wi 11 i am Hunt to 1 ease the city owned
property adjacent to Hunt's Garden Center on the West, (E~
of Lot 14 in City Block 81), motion was made by Councilman
Blackburn, seconded by Councilman Byrd and carried that City
Attorney Baird prepare the necessary Lease Agreement, and Mayor
Smoak be authorized to execute same, provided it is for one year
terms, subject to renewal for four additional one year periods,
and, provision for termination upon six months notice.
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MINUTES
NQl355
PROPOSED LEASE OF HIGHLANDER HUT - LCAA
A draft of a proposed lease of the city owned Highlander Hut
to the Lake Community Action Agency for use to sponsor a
Congregate Meals Program, was submitted for Council's considera-
tion. Mrs. Ruth Alice Ray, spokesman for a large delegation
of Girl and Boy Scout Organization who were present, and whose
organizations regularly use the Highlander Hut, appealed to
Council to deny such a lease as proposed, based on the follow-
ing:
(1) Restricted use of the building on Monday thrc
Friday would conflict with any Special Meetings
that might be necessary by the Scout groups.
(2) Restricting use of the building during certain
hours would conflict with certain Scouting
activities that require additional setup time prtor
to the regular meeting time.
(3) Fear that the proDosed program would extend past
the designated time table of 2:00 P. M., which
would conflict with the time schedule of scout
meetings.
(4) Restricted use of the entire area of the building
due to storage of necessary equipment for the
proposed program would conflict with the scouting
programs and their need for several areas of the building
at one time.
It was further the suggestion of Mrs. Ray that a work session between
Council, Officials of the DAV, and Scout Leaders be called to work
out a compatible time schedule to assure there would be no inter-
ruptions by other meetings or maintenance of the building, etc.
during scout meetings.
Follow considerable discussion on the matter by Council and persons
from the floor, Mrs. Bess Jones, representative of the LCAA program,
advised Council she was in agreement that the proposed program
would be in conflict with the scouting activities and thereby felt
another location would be more suitable. Motion was made by Council-
man Schroedel and carried that the request of LCAA be denied. It
was the suggestion of Councilman Byrd that City Manager Tiffany
extend every effort to assistance in finding a suitable location
for such a proposed program in the city.
POLICE PATROL CAR BIDS
City Manager Tiffany reported on bids received for two 1~77 police
patrol cars which had either met or exceeded specificati'ons,and
recommended the low bid as submitted by Bbb Wade Ford @$3,594.70
per car be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Blackburn, se-
conded by Councilman Schroedel and carried that the recommendation
be accepted and the necessary purchase order be issued.
JENKINS BUILDING ROOF BIDS
City Manager Tiffany reported on bids received for a 20-year
asbestos roof for the Jenkins Building, and recommended that the
second lowest bid from Joe Queen Roofing @ $4,988 be accepted.
Motion was made by Councilman Byrd, seconded by Councilman Schroedel
and carried that the recommendation be accepted and the necessary
purchase order be issued.
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MINUTES
NQ1356
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. l55-C
Councilman Blackburn introduced AN ORDINANCE ,UNDER THE CODE~
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
AMENDING SECTION 24-2 OF THE CODE OF ORDIANCES: PROVIDING FOR
PARKING OF TRAILERS: REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH: PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY: PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE: AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION, and the Ordinance was read
-for a first reading by City Clerk Carroll, by title only.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. l56-C
Councilman Blackburn introduced AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
AMENDING SECTION 26-79.1 OF ARTICLE X OF APPENDIX A OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH: PROVIDING FOR SEVERA-
BILITY: PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE: AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICA-
TION, and the Ordinance was read for a first reading by City
Clerk Carroll, by title only.
There being no further business to be brought before Council at this time, the meeting
was adjourned by Mayor Smoak at 9:50 P. M.
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Do ores W. Carroll, Clty ClerK
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Claude E~ Smoak, Jr., Mayor