12-26-1978 Regular Meeting
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CITY OF CLERMONT
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REGULAR MEETING
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held on Tuesday, December
26, 1978. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Acting Mayor Carlisle A. Byrd, Jr.,
with the following members present: Councilmen Honey, Schroedel, Smoak, and Cole. Other
officials present were: City Manager Tiffany, City Clerk Carroll, Finance Director Sanchez,
and Chief of Police Tyndal. Others present were: Mrs. Honey Jean Smoak, and the Messrs. Czech,
Sargent, Searles, Harris, Jimmy Lee Jackson, and Jim Edward Jackson.
The invocation was offered by Acting Mayor Byrd, followed by repeating of the Pledge of
Allegiance in unison by those present.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting held December 12, 1978 and of Special Meetings held
December 18th and December 20, 1978 were approved as written.
BOWEN CUP REQUEST
City Manager Tiffany advised of a communication from Mr. Razz H. Bowen wherein he outlined
proposed improvements to be made on the property at 1155 5th Street if granted a CUP to
utilize the property for the sale of used cars. Motion was made by Councilman Smoak that
Mr. Bowen's letter of intent be made a part of Resolution No. 319 and enumerated as
condition No.7; That Resolution No. 319 thereupon be adopted as amended; and, That the
CUP be effective for one year contingent upon performance of the provisions wherein the
CUP was granted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Honey and unanimously carried.
BRUSH TRUCK SALE
City Manager Tiffany advised of a single bid received from the Picciola Area Volunteer
Fire Department in the amount of $702 for the surplus 1956 Fire Department Brush Truck,
and the recommendation of he and Fire Chief that it be accepted. It was the suggestion of
Councilman Smoak, and Council was in agreement, that no action be taken at this time,
and the matter be referred to City Manager Tiffany and Finance Director Sanchez for addi-
tional advertising in several local papers.
ORDINANCES
Councilman Honey offered and moved the adoption of AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR DENIAL OF SITE PLAN APPROVAL
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Schroedel. 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: Cole. Schroedel,
Smoak, Honey, and Byrd. Total Ayes: Five. Nayes: None. So the Ordinance was adopted
and the Number 189-C assigned to it.
Councilman Smoak offered and moved the adoption of AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN INFORMATION TO ACCOMPANY
PETITIONS FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS, 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: Schroedel,
Smoak, Cole, Honey. and Byrd. Total Ayes: Five. Nayes: None. So the Ordinance was
adopted and the Number 190-C assigned to it.
The proposed Ordinance to amend Section 26-10 of Article V of the Code of Ordinances
providing for requirements for non-conforming uses and providing for application of
regulations was discussed at length. Councilman Smoak inquired of the advisability of
such amendment, opining that such would remove all flexibility of deciding on an
individual basis, any application for use in a zone immediately adjacent to the type
of zoning needed. City Manager Tiffany reminded Council of the joint meeting of Council
and the P&Z Commission on January 3rd, and suggested that this matter might be further
reviewed at that time in order to be apprised of the Commission's philosophy in recom-
mending the amendment. Motion was thereupon made by Acting Mayor Byrd, seconded by
Councilman Schroedel and carried that the matter be deferred, and it be placed on the
agenda for the joint Council/P&Z Commission in January.
There being no further business to be considered, Acting Mayor Byrd adjourned the meeting
to an Organizational Meeting.
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CITY OF CLERMONT
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OATH OF OFFICE
The Oath of Office for membership on the City Council for a two year term commencing
this date was administered by City Clerk Carroll to:
Claude E. Smoak, Jr. Mayor/Councilman Group III
Randy H. Honey Councilman Group I
Carlisle A. Byrd, Jr. Councilman Group V
and they were seated at the Council table, and an Organizational Meeting called to
order.
APPRECIATION AND WELCOME
Mayor Smoak expressed appreciation to the citizens in Clermont for their confidence
bestowed in re-electing him to membership on the City Council, and for the involvement
which they had in the recent local city election; To Councilmen Honey and Byrd, he
extended congratulations and welcome back to the Council table, and commended Councilman
Byrd for the very capable job in performing the duties of Acting Mayor since November.
VISITORS WITH BUSINESS
Mr. Jimmy Lee Jackson, owner of Dot's Cafe located at 792 East Montrose Street, appeared
before Council to appeal the "No Parking" signs which were recently posted on East
Montrose Street, and which he advised had severely restricted his business. He further
advised of a dirt wash-out problem from his parking lot onto abutting properties due
to the portion of Montrose Sfreet in front of his business being badly in need of repair.
In order that Council might have the opportunity to make an on-site inspection of the
problems as reported by Mr. Jackson, Mayor Smoak called a Special Meeting of Council to
be held on-site at 792 East Montrose on Wednesday, December 27th at 5:30 P.M.
BORROW PIT LEASE RENEWAL
City Manager Tiffany advised of the March 79' expiration date on the borrow pit lease,
and inasmuch as the pit continues to be an important effluent disposal location, he
recommended that the option to extend the lease for an additional 5 years at a cost of
$2,250 annually, be exercised. Motion was made by Councilman Byrd. seconded by Council-
man Honey and carried that the City Manager's recommendation be accepted.
CORPORATE RESOLUTION
Due to the pending departure of City Manager Tiffany on December 29th, a Corporate
Resolution designating Finance Director Sanchez, City Clerk Carroll, and Public Works
Director Smythe as officials to sign City checks and withdrawal slips, was submitted
for Council consideration. Motion was made by Councilman Byrd, seconded by Councilman
Cole and carried that the Resolution be adopted and executed by the proper City officials.
QUARTERLY LEAGUE OF CITIES MEETING
Mayor Smoak reminded Council of the quarterly meeting of the Lake County League of Cities
to be hosted by Clermont on January 17th, and inquired of Council's agreement to extend
invitations to members of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Council was in agreement
with Mayor Smoak's suggestion, and City Manager Tiffany was requested to communicate with
the Commission.
SEVERE WATER MAIN BREAK
Councilman Schroedel advised of a recent severe break in a 6" water main on Lake Shore
Drive abutting the Lake Winona/Minnehaha canal, which resulted in a major undermining
of the street and clogging of the canal, but which was corrected promptly and efficiently
by City Crews under the guidance of Public Works and Utilities Directors Smythe and
Davis, and he wished to commend them for their prompt attention to such a dangerous
situation.
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CITY OF CLERMONT
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RESOLUTION
Mayor Smoak offered and moved the adoption of A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO GORDON D. TIFFANY,
CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Byrd
and unanimously carried. The Resolution was read in its entirety by Mayor Smoak, the
Number 320 assigned to it, and a copy presented to Mr. Tiffany. The Resolution was
gratefully accepted by Mr. Tiffany, and he expressed his sincere appreciation to Council,
Department Heads, and various other City officials for the splendid support and coopera-
tion afforded him during his tenure with the City.
PROHIBITED PARKING ON STATE ROAD 50
Mr. Luther Harris, resident of 568 Highway 50, appeared before Council to inquire of
assistance from the City in providing access to his property since all parking has been
prohibited along the Highway. Mr. Harris was advised that such matter was between the
individual property owners and officials of DOT, and he was encouraged to contact the
DOT's District Engineer in DeLand.
There being no further business to be brought before the Council at this time, the meeting was
adjourned by Mayor Smoak at 9:30 P.M.
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CLAUDE E. S AK, JR., - Mayor
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DOLORES W. CARROLL - City Clerk