07-25-1978 Regular Meeting
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REGULAR MEETING
A Regualr meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held in the
Council Chambers on Tuesday, July 25, 1978. The meeting was called to order
at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor ProTem Carlisle Byrd with the fillowing members present:
Councilmen Cole, Schroedel, and Honey. City officials present were City
Manager Tiffany, City Attorney Baird, Finance Director Sanchez, and Chief of
Police Tyndal. Others present were: Mrs. J. Smith; Mr. & Mrs. F. N. Edington,
Mr. & Mrs. Mallory; and Messrs. Sheldon, Wright, Downs, Lufsy, Jackson, Czech,
Gross, Searles, Sargent, and Sokol.
The invocation was offered by Mayor ProTem Byrd, followed by repeating of the
Pledge of Allegiance in unison by those present.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on July 11, 1978 were approved as
written.
PUBLIC HEARING
Council, sitting as a Board of Adjustment, considered the request of F.N.
Edington for a variance to Chapter V, Article II, Section 5-15 (RESTRICTIONS
ON ERECTION OF FENCES) of the Code of Ordinances in order to erect a 5 foot
fence on property described as Lot 91, Nt of Lot 92, st of Lot 95, Lot 96,
in Hillcrest Subdivision (730 Drew Avenue). City Manager Tiffany advised
that a similar request for variance on fence requirements was approved
at the May 23rd meeting but that the st of Lot 95 and All of Lot 96 were
omitted, and since that the additional property had been purchased. Mr. &
Mrs. Edington appeared before the Council stating that the new fence would
be an extension of the existing fence and would further enhance the property.
City Manager Tiffany advised there had been no response from abutting and/or
adjacent property owners, and, following inquiry from the Chair, there was
no one present who voiced objection. Motion was thereupon made by Councilman
Honey, seconded by Councilman Cole and unanimously carried that the request
be granted.
SEMINOLE WELL
City Manager Tiffany reported that the needed parts were on order to make
necessary repairs to the chlorinator booster pump and after receipt, the
Utilities Department would make the necessary corrections to be followed
by an on-site inspection by the Project Engineer to further observe the
well for additional recommendations.
SEWAGE PRETREATMENT
City Manager Tiffany reported on a letter received from Dr. John Zoltek
wherein he recommended that the city not proceed with plans for Odophos
Pretreatment. He further advised that Ted Wicks of the Lake County Pollution
Control Board was in agreement with Dr. Zoltek's recommendation.
INFILTRATION
City Manager Tiffany reported that infiltration of water into the sewage collection
system had been discovered at Emerald Lakes Mobile Home Park and that corrective
measures were underway.
INSURANCE COSTS
Finance Director Sanchez advised he was pleased to report on a $4400 refund on
the City's Workmen's Compensation Policy.
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LIBRARY TASK FORCE
Councilman Schroedel reported his attendance July 17th at a meeting of the Library
Task Force Committee in Tavares to further discuss a proposed county wide
library system; That no affirmative action was taken, and; That he foreaw
additional meetings.
Mr. Henry Cezch advised the Council of two proposals submitted, one from Clermont,
the other from Leesburg, which were referred to the County Attorney.
KEHLOR PARK SHUFFLEBOARD COURTS
Mr. John Sokol appeared before the Council to express his views on the use of
the Kehlor Park Shuffleboard Courts. He suggested that a sign be posted showing
that the courts are open to the public, for public use, and expressed his
dissatisfaction on the City Charter regarding referrendum ballot procedures.
Mayor ProTem Byrd suggested, and Council was in agreement, that the matters be
referred to the City Manager and City Attorney.
POLICE STATION RENOVATIONS
City Manager Tiffany presented a proposed employment contract with Mr. George
Powell for the remodeling work to convert jail space at the Police Station to
offices, negotiated at the instruction of the Council at the June 13th meeting.
He briefly reviewed the proposed contract provisions advising that Mr. Powell
would personally supervise construction, would cooperate with the City and Architect
to ensure that all plans and specifications are met, and would assist the City
in obtaining the necessary labor, materials, and subcontractors; That in return
for these services payment in the amount of $250 per week, not to exceed $1000,
would be rendered. The City Manager recommended that the proposed contract be
accepted and the work begin immediately. He further advised of the architect's
estimate of total cost for improvement to be $18,325, however', by deleting some
cabinet work and using City labor, this estimated cost could be decreased.
Following discussion of the proposed contract, motion was made by Councilman
Honey, seconded by Councilman Cole, and unanimously carried that the City Manager's
recommendation be accepted.
CITY HALL REMODELING
City Manager Tiffany reported on proposals received for construction of a new
service counter for the City Hall as follows:
Gene Hogue
Kirkland's
$1175 3 weeks
$1250 4 weeks
and recommended that the low quotation from Gene Hogue be accepted. Motion was
then made by Councilman Honey that the proposal from Kirkland's be accepted
inasmuch as this company has been established in the Clermont area for some time.
The motion died due to failure of a second. Motion was thereupon made by Council-
man Byrd, seconded by Councilman Schroedel and carried that the City Manager's
recommendation be acce ted. Councilman Hone voted in the ne ative on a$sa e
o the motion.
BID AWARD: ALARM MONITORING SYSTEM
City Manager Tiffany reported that 5 bid proposals were received for a central alarm
monitoring system to be installed at the Police Station; That all had been
investigated in order to ensure for compliance with UL regulations, service,
reliability, and price, and; That following this investigation, two firms had
been selected as follows:
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Transfer (for existing systems)
Installation (for new systems)
Annual Fee
Electro-Protective
$ 0
60
84
Protective Alarms
$30
45
84
Rates guaranteed for
5 yrs.
5 yrs.
He further reported that all costs would be borne by the subscriber, not the
City, and recommended that the proposal from Electro-Protective be accepted inasmuch
as this was an established national firm with good financial ba~king, had more
Lake County and local service, and had 5 year guaranteed rates.
Messrs. Sheldon and Wright of Electro-Protective and Mr. John Downs of Protective
Alarms, Inc. appeared before the Council to answer questions about their firmls
system. With regards inquiry from Councilman Schroedel concerning annual fees
to subscribers inasmuch as there were currently no fees charged, City Attorney
Baird opined that inasmuch as these systems were monitored by the Police
Department at no cost to subscribers and this service caused increased liability
on the City wherein extreme legalities could be involved due to the current
inefficient and confusing system, he felt the fees were justified.
Following discussion regarding notification of subscribers of pending action being
taken regarding a centralized alarm unit, wherein City Attorney Baird opined
that it was unnecessary inasmuch as this service was initiated by the subscribers
for their personal security and it was desirous of the City to reduce legal
liabilities, motion was made b Councilman Hone seconded b Councilman Cole and
unanimously carried t at the proposal 0 E ectro-Protectlve be accepted.
JACKSON REQUEST
Mr. Jimmy Lee Jackson appeared before the Council to again discuss lot mowing
of his vacant property, requirements to obtain a liquor license at his business
establishment, and removal of several internal signs at bis business establishment.
With regards a liquor license, Mr. Jackson was again advised that the State, not
City, issued liquor licenses.
With regards to lot mowing, Mr. Jackson again opined that inasmuch as he personally
cut his vacant property when notice was received from the City, he felt the lot
mowing charges were unjustified. It was the consensus of Council that inasmuch
as the lot was found in need of mowing when the city's contractor cut same, the
charges were justified.
With regards several interior electrical signs that he was instructed to remove
due to safety hazards wherein he stated that the signs were not activated in an
effort to reduce electrical costs, Mayor ProTem Byrd referred the matter to the
City Manager Tiffany.
Councilman Cole inquired of sufficient off-street parking at Dot's Cafe inasmuch
as this was an existing hazardous condition, and if a liquor license was obtained
it would cause an influx of more traffic, Mr. Jackson replied he was aware of the
situation and would cooperate with the City to alleviate same.
1978-79 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
Mayor ProTem Byrd called a Special Meeting of Council to be held at 6:00 P.M.
Friday, July 28 in the City Manager's office to discuss the 1978-79 Budget.
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
Councilman Honey offered and moved the adoption of AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER
5; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION BY REFERENCE OF CERTAIN STANDARD CODES RELATING TO
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION,
and the motion was seconded by Councilman Cole. The Ordinance was read for a
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second and final reading by Deputy Clerk Smith, by title only, and upon roll call
vote on passage of the motion, the result was: Ayes: Cole, Schroedel, Byrd,
Honey. Total Ayes: Four. Nayes: None. Absent: Smoak. So the Ordinance was
adopted and the number 179-C assigned to it.
Councilman Honey offered and moved the adoption of AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, REPEALING CHAPTER
9 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, and the motion was seconded by Councilman
Cole. The ordinance was read for a second and final reading by Deputy Clerk
Smith, by title only, and upon roll call vote on passage of the motion, the result
was: Ayes: Cole, Schroedel, Byrd, Honey. Total Ayes: Four. Nayes: None.
Absent: Smoak. So the Ordinance was adopted and the number 18o-c assigned to
it.
Councilman Honey offered and moved the adoption of AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, REPEALING CHAPTER
17 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO PLUMBING; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, and the motion was seconded by Councilman
Cole. 'The Ordinance was read for a second and final reading by Deputy Clerk Smith
by title only, and upon roll call vote on passage of the motion, the result was:
Ayes: Cole, Schroedel, Byrd, Honey. Total Ayes: Four. Nayes: None. Absent:
Smoak. So the Ordinance was adopted and the number 181-C assigned to it.
Mayor ProTem Byrd offered and moved the adoption of AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION
12-22 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING LICENSE TAXES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Honey. The Ordinance was read for
a second and final reading by Deputy Clerk Smith by title only, and upon roll
call vote on passage of the motion, the result was: Ayes: Cole, Schroedel, Byrd,
Honey. Total Ayes: Four. Nayes: None. Absent: Smoak. So the Ordinance was
adopted and the number 182-C assigned to it.
Councilman Honey offered and moved the adoption of AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, REPEALING CHAPTER
8 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO ELECTRICITY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, and the motion was seconded by Mayor ProTem
Byrd. The Ordinance was read for a second and final reading by Deputy Clerk
Smith by title only, and upon roll call vote on passage of the motion, the result
was: Ayes: Cole, Schroedel, Byrd, Honey. Total Ayes: Four. Nayes: None. Absent:
Smoak. So the Ordinance was adopted and the number 183-C assigned to it.
Mayor ProTem Byrd offered and moved the adoption of a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, IMPLEMENTING CHAPTER 5
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO BUICDING CONSTRUCTION; DEFINING OCCUPATIONAL
TITLES; PROVIDING FOR SCHEDULE OF FEES AND PENALTIES: AND PROVIDING FOR REGISTRATION,
and the motion was seconded by Councilman Honey and unanimously carried. The
Resolution was read by Deputy Clerk Smith by title only, and the number 315
assigned to it.
A proposed Ordinance providing for the repeal of Chapter 22 "Taxicabs and
Vehicles for Hire" was reviewed by Council. Councilman Schroedel introduced
AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, REPEALING CHAPTER 22 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO TAXICABS
AND VEHICLES FOR HIRE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE, and the Ordinance was read for a first reading by Deputy Clerk Smith by
title only.
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OTHER BUSINESS
Mr. Phil Searles appeared before the Council to advise that the County
Commission, Department of Pollution Control, County Engineer, and other concerned
agencies would meet on August 9 at 2:00 P.M. on the 4th floor of the old county
courthouse to hear a proposal by a bio-dymanics company on the possibility of
locating a waste disposal plant in Lake County to accept and process solid and
liquid waste.
There being no further business to be brought before the Council at this time, the
meeting was adjourned by Mayor ProTem Byrd at 9:00 P.M.
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DOLORES W. CARROLL - CITY CLERK