04-09-2013 Regular Council Meeting City of Clermont
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Apnl 9,2013
The Clermont City Council met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, Apnl 9, 2013 in 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, Bates and VanWagner. Other City officials present
were: City Manager Gray and City Clerk Ackroyd.
INVOCATION
Council Member Goodgame gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Turville recognized Pam Jones,representative of Senator Daniel Webster's office.
PRESENTATION
Tom Hofimeister presented a ground breaking ceremony of Crane's View Lodge
Police Chief Broadway introduced newly hired Police Captain Charles Vitale. Mr. Vitale thanked the
Council for the opportunity to serve the community and looks forward to assisting Chief Broadway lead
the Police Department.
PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Turville read the proclamation aloud declaring Apnl as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Joelle
Aboytes,Esq.,accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Florida Department of Children and Families
City Clerk Ackroyd read the Mayor's Day of Recognition proclamation aloud proclaiming Apnl 9, 2013
as National Service Recognition Day.
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Meeting Minutes of March 26, 2013
Council Member Goodgame requested an amendment to a motion under reports in the second line to
remove the term"done"and replace with the words"do them".
Council Member Goodgame moved to approve the minutes of March 26, 2013 as
amended: seconded by Council Member Mullins. The motion passed with all members
present voting aye.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Wally Herda suggested calibrating the lights pnor to the installation of red light cameras and expressed
concern with the yellow light not functioning correctly. Furthermore,Mr Herda remarked on street lights
that are out and questioned the appropnate contact.
City Manager Gray noted citizens can report it to the City Mangers office
Michael Corradino,723 Montrose Street,expressed support for demolishing Jenkins Auditorium
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REPORTS
City Manager Gray requested an approval for the AECOM scope of services for Inland Groves. The
scope is for$187,000 and has been negotiated by City Engineer Richardson from$280,000.
Planning and Zoning Director Hollerand provided a brief summary of the request to allow the city to
move forward with the bid process. Staff recommended approval.
Council Member Mullins moved to execute the agreement with AECOM basic services;
seconded by Council Member Goodgame. The motion passed with all members present
voting aye.
City Manager Gray reported the Apnl 18 workshop has been cancelled and scheduled a workshop on
Apnl 23 and May 14 at 6.00pm. The Community Center Grand Opening will be held on Wednesday,
April 17 at 9:00am.
Lindsay Oyewale was present on behalf of City Attorney Mantzans. She had no report.
Council Member Bates—No Report
Council Member Mullins reported on,the recent community sale in downtown Clermont and invited the
public to attend the Chalk Art competition on Saturday,Apnl 27 from 9.00am to 2:00pm.
Council Member Van Wagner—No Report
Council Member Goodgame commented on gun control and suggested discussing a gun range for the
Police Department at a future workshop He reported on the dedication of the Hernng Hooks Schoolhouse
to be held on Saturday,April 13 at 10:00am. The public is invited to attend.
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- Tires and Services Approve piggyback with Flonda
Shenff Association and Flonda
Association of Counties contract with
Boulevard Tire Center and Lake Tire
and Auto for tires and related services
Mayor Turville asked if local businesses were given an opportunity to bid City Manager Gray stated this does
not restrict us from purchasing tires from local businesses if they are less expensive. Mayor Turville requested
to table to allow the local businesses to bid and compare against the state contract
Council Member Mullins moved to table: seconded by Council Member Goodgame. The
motion passed with all members present voting aye.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Item No. 2—Ordinance No. 2013-05 Final Hearing
Mayor Turville read Ordinance 2013-05 aloud by title only.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida, under
the Code of Ordinances of the City of Clermont, granting a garbage collection franchise
to Russo and Sons, Inc., providing for the term of the franchise and for other purposes
connected with a franchise for the collection of garbage within the City of Clermont.
Mayor Turville opened the public heanng. There were no comments. Mayor Turville closed the public
hearing.
Council Member Mullins moved to adopt Ordinance 2013-05; seconded by Council
Member Van Wagner. The motion passed with all members present voting aye on a roll
call vote.
Item No. 3—Ordinance No. 2013-06 Final Hearing
Mayor Turville read Ordinance 2013-06 aloud by title only.
An Ordinance of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Flonda,
adopted pursuant to section ,125.01(1)(q), Flonda Statutes (1999), consenting to the
inclusion of the City of Clermont, Florida, within the county-wide Municipal Service
Taxing Unit for the provision of ambulance and emergency medical services, as adopted
by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida; providing for the City
to be included within said Municipal Service Taxing Unit for a specified term of years;
providing for severability,effective date and publication.
City Manager Gray reported this agreement includes the city within the Municipal Service Taxing Unit
(MSTU). It is a funding source for a portion of the ambulance company. This is renewed on an annual
basis. The board is made up of the 5 County Commissioners and 3 municipal representatives. Council
Member Mullins serves as the representative from the south part of Lake County and John Moore serves
from South Lake Hospital.
Mayor Turville opened the public heanng. There were no comments Mayor Turville closed the public
heanng.
Council Member Mullins moved to adopt Ordinance 2013-06; seconded by Council
Member Goodgame The motion passed with all members present voting aye on a roll
call vote.
NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 4 Pension Board Appointments
Attorney Oyewale reported on the appointment of a fifth member for the police and fire pension boards.
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Florida Statutes allows for the existing board members to select the fifth member by a majority and the
council appoints that board member as a ministerial duty.
The current board members have selected the following individuals for the fifth member Jason Sayre,
Police Department and David Kilbury,Fire Department
Council Member Mullins moved for the approval of those appointments; seconded by
Council Member Goodgame.
Mayor Turville opened the public hearing There were no comments. Mayor Turville closed the public
heanng.
The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
Item No. 5 Historical Society
City Manager Gray reported on the amendment to the Histoncal Society agreement. The Council
approved the schoolhouse to be built on the site and includes the outside maintenance. The Histoncal
Society takes care of the inside maintenance.This amends the existing agreement.
Mayor Turville opened the public hearing
Wally Herda questioned the liability in the event of a storm. Mayor Turville remarked it would be
covered under the city's insurance carrier.
Larry Rescoe,9437 Meadow Crest Lane,commented on the development of the Histonc Village over the
last 8 years.
Mayor Turville closed the public heanng.
Council Member Goodgame requested changes to the agreement and would like to further discuss with
City Attorney Mantzaris.
City Manager Gray suggested returning to Council at the next meeting.
Council Member Mullins moved to accept the replica school building on Saturday at
10:00am;seconded by Council Member Goodgame The motion passed with all members
present voting aye.
ADJOURN: With no further comments,this meeting was adjourned at 8:13pm.
APPRO I I:
Harold S Turville,Mayor
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Tracy Ackro .(City Clerk /
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