02-15-1977 Regular Meeting
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REGULAR MEET! NG
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held in the Council
Chambers on Tuesday, February 15, 1977. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M.
by Mayor Pro-Tem Carlisle A. Byrd, Jr., with the following members present: Council-
men Blackburn, Schroedel, and Honey. 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: The
Messrs. Czech, Evans, Law, Searles, Sargent, and Megin}ey.
The Invocation was offered by Mr. Smythe, followed by repeating of the Pledge of
Allegiance in unison by those present.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on February 8, 1977, were approved as written.
MARSHLAND STUDY
City Manager Tiffany reported he had met this date with the researchers
that will be making the marshland study, with regards construction details
and scheduling; That he will be meeting early next week with Assistant
Superintendent Rouse of the Lake County Correctional Institution with
regards help in the construction phase by prison crews; That DER officials
had advised this date by phone that the necessary permit is expected to
be approved on Wednesday; and,That it is hoped that actual construction
will begin early next week.
SEMINOLE WELL STATUS
City Manager Tiffany advised that in further pursuit of clearing up the
well and getting it certified, a determination had been made by the
contractors, the engineers, and officials of DER to try a different chemical
treatment which would be started on Thursday, and should it not prove to
be effective, removal of the well head, pump and motor would then be
necessary for a physical examination of the well.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
City Manager Tiffany submitted a draft agreement from Springstead and
Associates, Inc., Consulting Engineers, for Council's persual, and advised
that in view of planned projects for this fiscal year requiring engineering
services, and the immediate projects such as the utilities relocation, the
Broome Street extension, and a subdivision review, he would recommend that
Council consider an agreement for engineering services on a continuing con-
tract basis; That he had received fifteen responses to his notices forwarded
of impending projects, and following many interviews, he would recommend
the firm of Springstead & Associates, Inc., if the necessary procedures have
been followed as required by state law.
City Attorney Baird advised he had not had opportunity to review the pro-
cedures that have been followed as to compliance under the Competitive
Negotiation Act, which he would prefer to do first, but if Council felt
this to be a pressing matter, it would be appropriate for them to take
action on an agreement subject to confirmation by him that all necessary
state statutes had been complied with. Motion was made by Councilman
Schroedel and seconded by Councilman Blackburn that the agreement as sub-
mitted by Springstead & Associates, Inc. be accepted subject to the reservation
as suggested by City Attorney Baird. Upon voice vote, the motion failed to
carry. It was consensus of Council that the matter be placed on the agenda
for the meeting to be held on Thursday, February 24th.
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COOPER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Councilman Schroedel, liaison representative to the Library Board,
reported on his recent attendance at their meeting to which they.were
furnished a breakdown of the Bi-Centennial Funds spending, which he
would make available to Council, and, to which Lake County League of
Voters representatives had been present to explain in detail the
proposed county library system. Mr. Schroedel advised they had made a
very informative presentation, and in view of the likelihood that such
a system will be formed which will affect the city's budget, he suggested
that they be invited to appear before Council in the near future. Council
was in agreement with the suggestion. Mayor Pro-Tern Byrd commended Mr.
Schroedel for his good performances in serving as the city's liaison
representative to the library board.
PROPOSED COMMITTEE OF 1110011
Councilman Blackburn reported on his attendance at a recent meeting that
had been called to determine if there be sufficient interest to form a
local Committee of "100" to actively pursue new business and industry to
this area, and he felt real optimistic about the initial endeavor as
there had been approximately 45 to 50 interested people in attendance.
JENKINS BUILDING AGREEMENT
City Manager Tiffany reviewed a revised agreement between the City and Chamber of
Commerce for the Jenkins Building, wherein it incorporated the changes
as requested by Council in their meeting of February 8th. Motion was
made by Councilman Blackburn, seconded by Councilman Schroedel and carried
that the agreement be accepted and executed by the proper officials.
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT
Mayor Pro-Tem Byrd advised that, at the request of Mayor Smoak, he had
contacted Mr. Phil Searles with regards his willingness to serve on the
CPC, and indicating that he would, Mayor Pro-Tem Byrd thereupon appointed
him to membership on the committee.
VISITORS
Mayor Pro-Tem Byrd recognized Mr. Jim Law, local district director of the
Florida Power Corporation in his initial visit to a meeting of the City
Council, and extended a welcome to him.
There being no further business to be brought before the Council at this time, the
meeting was adjourned by Mayor Pro-Tem Byrd at 8:22 P.M. 1'1 ~
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Do res W. Carroll, City Clerk