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04-25-1978 Regular Meeting . e e . MINUl'ESi 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. . e e . " ' , ~ M I NUT E S 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. . e e . 'MINtfTE'-g 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. a~-d) 1; Cu/(,Ji., DOLORES W. CARROLL - CITY CLERK