09-13-1977 Regular Meeting
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NQ 1435
REGULAR MEETING
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held in the Council
Chambers on Tuesday, September 13, 1977. In the absence of Mayor Smoak who was ill,
the meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro-Tem Carlisle A. Byrd, Jr., at 7:30 P.M.
with the following members present: Councilmen Blackburn, Schroedel, and Honey. Other
officials present were: City Manager Tiffany, City Attorney Baird, City Clerk Carroll,
Finance Director Sanchez, Public Works Director Smythe, and Chief of Police Tyndal.
Others present were: Ms. Maureen Hurd and the Messrs. Judy, Willet, Doub. Evans, Cole,
Prunier, Ogden, Wheeler, and Searles.
The invocation was offered by Mr. Smythe, followed by repeating of the Pledge of Allegiance
in unison by those present.
The Minutes of the Meeting held August 23, 1977 were approved as written.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Council, sitting as a Board of Adjustment, considered a request by Mr. Gail
Wheeler for a Variance to Section 26-20 (E) (2) (RIA URBAN RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT - SIDE YARD SETBACKS) of the Zoning Ordinance in order to construct
a concrete expansion to his driveway at 535 Mar-Nan-Mar Place (SW'ly 75' of
Lot 13, NE'ly 25' of Lot 14, Point Place Subdivision) that would require a
6' penetration into the required 9 foot side yard setback. Mr. Wheeler
appeared before Council in support of his request, advising he had an
existing one-car driveway and carport, and in order to park an additional
car off the street, he desired to pour an open slab, abutting and flush
with the existing carport floor. Following inquiry from the chair if
there be anyone present who wished to address the matter, and there being
none, motion was made bv Councilman Blackburn. seconded by Councilman
Honey and carried that the request be Qranted.
Council, sitting as a Board of Adjustment, considered a request by Mr.
Nello Woodhouse for a Variance to Section 26-21 (E) (2) (3) (R-l URBAN
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT - SIDE AND REAR YARD SETBACKS) of the Zoning Ordinance
in order to allow for a Utility Building on his property at 837 Center Lane
(Lot 9, Block 3, Chain-O-Lakes Subdivision) that would require a ~' pene-
tration into both the sideyard and rear yard setbacks. In the absence of
Mr. Woodhouse, City Manager Tiffany advised that prior to the annexation of
Minnehaha Estates into the City, during which time the residence now
occupied by Mr. Woodhouse was constructed, the rear and side yard require-
ments had been considerably less, and because of this, the existing utility
building is now in violation. Following inquiry from the Chair if there
be anyone present who desired to address the matter, and there being none,
and inasmuch as the plot plan as presented indicated ample space between
the building and lot lines for grass maintenance, motion was made by
Councilman Blackburn. seconded bv Councilman Schroedel and carried that
the request be granted.
DUMP-ALL RATE ADJUSTMENT
Mr. Bernard Prunier, representative of Dump-All, Inc., appeared before
Council in support of their request for approval of a 17.5% rate increase
for container waste service, and reiterating such request was based on the
existing inflationary spiral costs of operation. Mayor Pro-Tem Byrd
inquired as to any objections submitted to the City administration, or
from anyone present, following the public notice of the rate increase request
and the written notification to present users, and there being none, motion
was made bv Councilman Blackburn. seconded by Councilman Schroedel and carried
that Citv Attornev Baird be requested to prepare the necessary amendinQ
ordinance to allow the rate increase as requested. for Council's consideration.
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NQ 1436
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING - COMMUNITY BLOCK GRANTS
Mr. Mike Willet, Lake County Planning Director, appeared before Council
to advise of state funds available to municipalities for planning, and
opined that a joint application from Clermont and Minneola would establish
a higher priority, if Council so desired combining with them. Council was
in agreement with such a joint application.
Mr. Willet further advised Council of Federal Grant opportunities available
wherein municipalities would have the opportunity to improve their low
income and deteriorating neighborhoods with proper drainage, road paving,
housing, etc.; That the County, at the request of HUD, is presently exploring
the possibility of combining with some of the smaller municipalities in
obtaining such funds inasmuch as it is difficult for them to compete with
the counties due to their small demographic base; and, That their work at
this point had been to group three 'general areas with small cities to be
tentatively described as The South Lake County Community Development Block
Grant Area. Mr. Willet still further advised that this study is in a pre-
liminary stage, but he desired to appraise Council of the County's interest
in such an improvement program for South Lake County, for possible future
commitment by the City to participate.
LAK~S IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE
City Manager Tiffany advised that Mr. Willian Dailey, Chairman of the Lakes
Improvement Committee, had completed a diligent and thorough research and
study,and is now prepared to report his findings to Council. For this
purpose, he advised that Mayor Smoak had called a work session of Council
for Wednesday, September 21st at 5:00 P.M. in the office of the City Manager.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
City Attorney Baird advised that the city had been named as a co-defendant
along with its insurance company in a wrongful death action arising from a
suicide in the city jail some months ago, and that he had been in contact
with the insurance company and would be keeping Council posted on the status
of the suit.
Mr. Baird reported it was his understanding that Mr. Fred Saunders, the desired
lessee of the former city dump property, felt the cost of obtaining a liability
policy in the amount of a million dollars as had been suggested by Council, to
be prohibitive, and upon his inquiry of the City Manager as to amounts of
liability insurance required by the City on other lessees of city property it
had been determined that the largest amount had been $100,000. It was the
opinion of Mr. Baird that such amount of $100,000 would be adequate, along
with a requirement that the lessee provide adequate notices on the property as
to its reclamation status. Motion was thereupon made by Councilman Blackburn,
seconded by Councilman Honey, and carried that the proposed Lease Agreement
be amended to include the City Attorney's opinion.
COMMENTS BY COUNCIL
Councilman Schroedel, liaison representative to the Library Board, reported
a record book circulation for the months of July and August had been estab-
lished, with the Library serving 2700 readers.
With regards the suggested items on maintenance and improvements for the
Jenkins Auditorium as submitted to Council by an "Accent on Culture" com-
mittee, Councilman Schroedel advised it was his hope that they would be
taken care of.
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NQ 1437
Councilman Blackburn extended congratulations to the local Chamber of
Commerce on their successful membership drive, and expressed commendation
for their activities during the past year.
EMPLOYEE INSURANCE
City Manager Tiffany advised of an employees meeting to be held on Wednesday
to explain the revised hospitalization and life insurance policies, and
recommended that authorization be given for execution of the implementation
forms following the meeting. Motion was made by Councilman Honey, seconded
by Councilman Schroedel and carried that the City Manager's recommendation
be accepted.
CITY/CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JENKINS AUDITORIUM AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
In order to accomodate requests for permission to hold dances in the Jenkins
Auditorium on dates prior to scheduled Council meetings, it was the suggestion
of City Manager Tiffany that Rule No. 8 of Appendix C of the Rules Governing
The Use Of The Jenkins Auditorium be amended to allow the City Manager to
grant routine dance requests that conform to the rules. Motion was made by
Councilman Honey, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Byrd and carried that the City
Manager's suggestion be accepted.
BID ACCEPTANCE - CITY PROPERTY
City Manager Tiffany advised of a single bid offer received from Mr. Max Judy
for the purchase of the W~ of the former 30wman Street r-o-w lying between
State Road 50 and Highland Avenue, and, an additional 100' lying immediately
to the West, @ $.60 per square foot. Motion was made by Councilman Blackburn,
seconded by Councilman Honey and carried that the bid offer as submitted be
accepted and the City Attorney be authorized to prepare the necessary doc-
uments for execution by the proper city officials.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
ORDINANCES
Motion was made by Councilman Honey, seconded by Councilman Blackburn and
carried that the bills be paid. A copy is attached hereto.
Councilman Blackburn offered and moved the adoption of AN ORDINANCE UNDER
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT ABANDONING AN EASEMENT OVER
A PORTION OF BOWMAN STREET and the motion was seconded by Councilman Honey.
The Ordinance was read for a second and final reading by City Clerk Carroll,
by title only, and upon roll call vote on passage of the motion the result
was: Ayes: Honey, Schroedel, Blackburn, and Byrd. Total Ayes: Four. Nayes:
None. Absent: Smoak. So the Ordinance was adopted and the Number 102-M
assigned to it.
Councilman Schroedel introduced AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING A BUDGET OF EXPENSES
FOR THE GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR OF 1977-78 AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFORE: PROVIDING A TAX
LEVY ON ALL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF CLERMONT FOR THE YEAR 1977 FOR THE
GENERAL OPERATION EXPENSE OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, and the Ordinance was read
for a first reading by City Clerk Carroll, by title only.
Councilman Schroedel introduced AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF CLERMONT, ADOPTING THE UTILITIES DEPARTMENT BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF
CLERMONT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1977-78: AUTHORIZING RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS
CONTAINED THEREIN, and the Ordinance was read for a first reading by City
Clerk Carroll, by title only.
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NQ 1438
Councilman Honey introduced AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF CLERMONT, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 26-1-M; GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO
OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A BROADBAND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF CLERMONT;
PROVIDING REGULATIONS AND CONDITIONS THEREOF, and the Ordinance was read for
a first reading by City Clerk Carroll, by title only.
Councilman Blackburn introduced AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA, CHANGING THE NAME OF A PORTION OF BROOME STREET
TO EMERALD LAKES STREET, and the Ordinances was read for a first reading by
City Clerk Carroll, by title only.
There being no further business to be brought before the Council at this time, the meeting
was adjourned by Mayor Pro-Tem Byrd at 9:06 P.M.
MAYOR
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DO ES W. CARROLL - CITY C ERK