07-26-2011 Regular Meeting City of Clermont
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
July 26, 2011
The Clermont City Council met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 m the Council Chambers
at City Hall. Mayor Turville called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm with the following Council Members
present: Council Members Mullins, Goodgame, Hogan and VanWagner. Other City officials present
were City Manager Saunders, City Attorney Mantzans and City Clerk Ackroyd.
INVOCATION
Council Member Goodgame gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Turville announced amendments to the agenda. Resolution 2011 -09 under Unfinished Business
has been withdrawn and Item number 6 Utilities Service Agreement has been requested to be tabled.
Council Member Goodgame moved that Item 6 be tabled to the August 23 meeting;
seconded by Council Member Mullins. The motion passed with all members present
voting "aye ".
MINUTES
Council meeting minutes of June 28, 2011.
Council meeting minutes of July 12, 2011
Council Member Goodgame moved the Council meeting minutes for the meetings held
June 28 and July 12 be approved as written; seconded by Council Member Mullins. The
motion passed with all members present voting "aye ".
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Wally Herda thanked Council for informing the city residents about free parking at Waterfront Park.
Judy Proh, 1020 Everest Street, thanked Council Members Goodgame and Van Wagner and City
Manager Saunders for their support in her efforts to seek County Commission approval of a traffic light.
Rodney Lyons, 214 Carroll Street, expressed concern with unprofessional comments made by a Lake
County Dispatcher when he called to report suspicious activity.
Jim Purvis, 4206 Hammersmith Drive, suggested an investigation.
Council Member Hogan asked City Manager to write a letter to the Lake County Shenff s Office
regarding this incident City Manager Saunders stated he would contact Police Chief Graham and will
discuss with the Sheriff. Council Member Goodgame expressed concern with possible budget cuts in the
Sheriff's Office and requested staff also talk to Shenff Borders about not reducing dispatch.
REPORTS
City Manager Saunders — No Report
City Attorney Mantzans — No Report
Council Member Hogan — No Report
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Council Member Goodgame — No Report
Council Member Mullins reported the Lake County Commission appointed him to serve on the new
Ambulance Service board.
Council Member Van Wagner — No Report
Mayor Turville — No Report
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Turville advised the next item on the Agenda for consideration was the Consent Agenda and
requested anyone wishing to have any item pulled for discussion to please come forward at this time
Item No. 1— Approval Request Approval of Contract with Fountain Pest
Purchasing Division Control, LLC. D.B.A.Orkm to provide termite
inspection and treatment services.
Item No. 2 — Approval Request Approval of contract with McDirrmt Davis
and Company, LLC to provide auditing
services.
Council Member Goodgame moved that items 1 and 2 of the consent agenda be approved
as submitted; seconded by Council Member Mullins. The motion passed with all
members present voting "aye ".
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Item No. 3 — Resolution No. 2011 -09
This item has been requested to be withdrawn.
NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 4 — Resolution No. 2011 -11 The Church at South Lake
Mayor Turville read Resolution 2011 -11 aloud by title only.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Flonda, granting
a Conditional Use Permit to allow a church facility in the C -2 General Commercial
Zoning District.
Planning and Zoning Director Hitt presented the request. Staff recommended approval of the request for a
Conditional Use Permit to allow a church facility in this C -2 General Commercial district. He reported
one correction to remove item number 14 under section 1 due to changes in the Land Development Code
regarding alcoholic beverages and churches
Applicant Bnan Hammond, 268 Mohawk Road, was present and available for questions.
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Mayor Turville opened the public heanng. There were no comments.
Mayor Turville closed the public heanng.
Council Members Hogan and Van Wagner expressed support for the request
Council Member Van Wagner moved to approve Resolution 2011 -11; seconded by
Council Member Mullins. The motion passed with all members present voting "aye ".
Item No. 5 — FDOT Cure Plan Pizza Hut
Planning and Zoning Director Hitt presented the cure plan for Pizza Hut located at 750 E. Highway 50.
This is a single use buildmg site that is fully developed. The affected area involves the front landscape
buffer, changed parking areas, conforming dumpster enclosure and a new conforming sign. Staff
recommended approval of the applicant's cure plan as presented. Specific site plan details will be
completed during the site plan review process.
Ed Williams, applicant, was present, requesting Council approval of the cure plan
Mayor Turville opened the public heanng. There were no comments.
Mayor Turville closed the public hearing.
Council Member Goodgame suggested additional about handicapped parking in the future.
Council Member Goodgame moved for approval of the cure plan for Pizza Hut; seconded
by Council Member Mullins The motion passed with all members present voting "aye ".
Item No. 6 — Utility Services Agreement
This item was tabled to August 23, 2011.
Item No. 7 — Proposed Millage Rate
City Manager Saunders reported the truth in millage legislation requires the City Council notify the
Property Appraisers Office by the end of the month with a proposed millage rate for next year. The
millage rate will be sent out with the tax notices to property owners. In September, the City Council will
have two (2) public heanngs for adoption of the millage rate and budget. After discussion at the budget
workshop held last week, the city is maintaining the same millage rate of 3.142. A motion is required by
Council to adopt a tentative millage to be advertised for the public hearings.
Council Member Hogan so moved; seconded by Council Member Mullins.
Under discussion, Mayor Turville noted this is the same millage rate since 2007.
The motion passed with all members present voting "aye ".
City Manager Saunders announced the first budget public hearing will be September 8 and the final
adoption will be held on September 22 at 7
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ADJOURN: With no further comments, this meeting was adjourned at 7
APPROVED:
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-- ar'old S. Turville, Mayor
ATTEST:
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