04-25-1978 Regular Meeting
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Regular Meeting
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held in the Council
Chambers on Tuesday, April 25, 1978. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by
Mayor Pro-Tem Carlisle A. Byrd, Jr., with the following members present: Councilmen
Cole, Schroedel, and Honey. Other officials present were: City Attorney Baird, City
Clerk Carroll, Finance Director Sanchez, Chief of Police Tyndal, and Building Official
Nagel. Others present were: Mesdames Benson, Merryweather; Mr. & Mrs. Clint Webster;
Messrs. Sargent, Czech, Searles, and Evans.
The invocation was offered by Mayor Pro-Tem Byrd, followed by repeating of the Pledge
of Allegiance in unison by those present.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on April 11, 1978 were approved as written.
SURPLUS EQUIPMENT
Finance Director Sanchez advised that the city owned ARPS Trencher, Vehicle No. 5349
has been determined to be surplus property, and he inquired of Council authorization
to place it for public auction on April 29th. Motion was made by Councilman
Schroedel, seconded by Councilman Cole and carried that it be so authorized.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Mayor Pro-Tem Byrd advised of a communication received from an adjacent resident
to the recreational facilities which the City is constructing at the elementary
school site, wherein great concern was expressed regarding the adverse effect to the
residential area abutting the facilities, which is without benefit of a buffer zone.
Mr. Byrd further advised of certain actions which had already been taken by City
Manager Tiffany to alleviate some of the problems as reported, and the full assurance
of the City Manager that all possible steps would be taken by the City to make the
facilities more acceptable to the nearby residents once they are completed. Mr.
Byrd requested that the records show that he is desirous of full cooperation on the
part of the city to be extended to the residents in that area.
LOCAL MAIL DELIVERY
Councilman Schroedel advised of a complaint received wherein there are three streets
in the Lincoln Park area of the city that are on rural route mail delivery routes
requiring mail boxes on the street, but are surrounded by the various other streets
in the same area that are services by door mail delivery; That upon his inquiry to
local postal officials regarding the matter, he was advised that nothing could be
done about it; and, he queried if it would not behoove Council to pursue the matter
further with higher ranking postal officials. Councilman Cole advised of a recent
communication from the City Administration to the District Postal Inspector in
Orlando, following a previous complaint regarding the same matter, but that a reply
had not been received as yet. It was the suggestion of Mayor Pro-Tem Byrd that
Council be kept posted regarding the matter for possible further action by communication
from Council.
POLICE STATION IMPROVEMENTS
In a previous communication from City Manager Tiffany, Council was presented with the
proposed architectural plans and cost estimate for the major remodeling project to
renovate the jail area to offices. Mr. Tiffany further advised of needed painting
and repairs to the balance of the building interior, and recommended that authorization
be granted to proceed with advertising for bids for these improvements. Motion was
made by Councilman Honey, seconded by Councilman Cole and carried that the City
Manager's recommendation be accepted.
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LOT REQUIREMENTS
Following considerable discussion regarding the recommended changes of lot
requirements in the zoning regulations as presented by the Planning & Zoning
Commission. Council was in unanimous agreement to all the proposed changes
excepting those of lot coverage and front setback in the RIA zoning districts.
Inasmuch as there was a tie decision on those matters, Mayor Pro-Tem Byrd requested
that the matter be deferred and the Clerk be instructed to place it on the regular
meeting agenda for May 9, 1978.
SIGN ORDINANCE REVISIONS
City Manager Tiffany forwarded the recommendations of the Planning & Zoning Com-
mission for revisions to the existing sign ordinance, and advised it was their
concensus that the existing ordinance is fundamentally sound with need of relatively
few changes, and those were primarily word changes and of a minor nature. City
Attorney Baird briefly reviewed the recommended changes, whereupon motion was made
by Mayor Pro-Tem Byrd. seconded by Councilman Honey and carried that the P&Z
Commission's recommendations be accepted and the City Attorney be instructed to
prepare the necessary amending ordinance.
BEACH HOUSE CONCESSION - JAYCEE BEACH
City Manager Tiffany in conjunction with City Attorney Baird, prepared a Beach
House Concession Agreement for Council's consideration, and advised that following
a review of persons having expressed an interest in the concession, recommended that
Mr. Clint Webster of Orlando be granted the concession under the terms as proposed.
Finance Director Sanchez briefly reviewed the proposed agreement. Inquiry was made
from the Chair to Mr. Webster who was present, if the agreement as proposed was
acceptable to him, and he replied in the affirmative. Motion was then made by
Councilman Honey. seconded by Councilman Schroedel and carried that the agreement be
accepted and executed by the proper city officials, and be awarded to Mr. Clint
Webster.
BEACH HOUSE CONCESSION - WEST BEACH
Finance Director Sanchez advised of an inquiry received regarding a concession at
the West Beach facility. Motion was made by Councilman Schroedel, seconded by
Councilman Cole and carried that the City Manager and the City Attorney pursue
negotiations with any prospective concessionaires for West Beach.
ANTI-RECESSION FUNDS
In a previous communication to Council, City Manager Tiffany advised of Federal
Government regulations requiring that anti-recession fund monies be expended to
maintain basic services, generally payroll, and he thereon recommended that Council
take action to obligate all anti-recession fund payments received during fiscal year
77-78 to general fund payroll. Motion was made by Councilman Schroedel, seconded
by Mayor Pro-Tem Byrd and carried that the City Manager's recommendation be accepted
and the ARFA fund payments be so obligated.
ORDINANCES
Councilman Honey offered and moved the adoption of AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA, REFERRED TO IN SECTION 26-1 OF APPENDIX
"A" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, REZONING THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS LOT 14 IN
BLOCK 2 OF HOMEDALE SUBDIVISION FROM ITS EXISTING C-l ZONING CLASSIFICATION TO AN
R-3 ZONING CLASSIFICATION, 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: Honey
Cole, Schroedel, and Byrd. Total Ayes: Four. Nayes: None. Absent: Smoak. So the
Ordinance was adopted and the Number 170-C assigned to it.
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Councilman Schroedel advised that a member of the P&Z Commission had questioned
certain parts of Ordinance No. 171-C (Clermont Dog Control Ordinance) following
its introduction March 28th, and it was therefore the recommendation of the City
Manager that its second reading be deferred until the meeting of May 9th. Mayor
Pro-Tem Byrd thereupon requested that proposed Ordinance 171-C be deferred and the
City Clerk be instructed to place it on the agenda of the May 9th, 1978 regular
meeting.
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 TWO (2);
PROVIDING FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT; 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 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: Honey,
Schroedel, Cole, and Byrd. Total Ayes: Four. Nayes: None. Absent: Smoak. So
the ORDINANCE was adopted and the number 172-C assigned to it.
Councilman Schroedel introduced AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTIONS 26-28 (B)(2); REQUIRING
NOTICE OF PROPOSED VARIANCE TO ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS; 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.
Councilman Honey introduced AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF FENCES; RE-
PEALING 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.
ORDINANCE VIOLATION STATUS
Councilman Schroedel inquired of City Attorney Baird as to the status of the City
of Clermont vs Betsy Carter Wilkes case wherein a fence has been constructed on
street right-o-way in front of her home at 1059 West Minnehaha Avenue in violation
of existing City ordinances. City Attorney Baird advised the proper affidavits had
been prepared and filed with the States Attorney.
There being no further business to be brought before the Council at this time, the meeting
was adjourned by Mayor Pro-Tem Byrd at 9:15 P.M.
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DOLORES W. CARROLL - CITY CLERK