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07-09-2013 Regular Council Meeting City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING July 9, 2013 The Clermont City Council met in a regular meeting on Tuesday,July 9,2013 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, and Bates. Other City officials present were: City Manager Gray,City Attorney Mantzaris and City Clerk Ackroyd. Absent: Council Member Van Wagner INVOCATION Council Member Goodgame gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance PRESENTATIONS Kelly Koos, on behalf of the Flonda Association of City Clerks, presented City Clerk Ackroyd with a Resolution m recognition of her service to the association. Mike Perry, Lake County Water Authority, presented information on the lake levels of the Clermont Chain of Lakes. Lake levels are influenced by surface water, groundwater flows, environmental and human factors. The drought has lasted for 7 years and is the second worst ever recorded. Furthermore, reviewed recharge and discharge rates between ground water and surface water. City Manager Gray commented he attended the Water Initiative and St Johns River Water Management District acknowledged that things happening in West Orange County have affected our water levels. PUBLIC COMMENTS Wally Herda commented the property located at Highway 27 and Highland Avenue is overgrown and needs to be cut. He requested the city enforce the code. Valery Dambreville invited all to attend the National Night Out event at Waterfront Park on Tuesday, August 6,2013. Laura Collins, Special Olympics,thanked the city for supporting the local law enforcement torch run Tamara Cooney expressed concern with dog trash cans within the Southern Fields subdivision. City Manager Gray referred the issue to Code Enforcement. REPORTS City Manager Gray reported the Council budget workshop dates will be July17 and 18 at 6:00pm. The next Community Forum will be on July 24 at 6:00pm at the Clermont Community Center. City Attorney Mantzans requested to meet in a closed session regarding a litigation matter for Bee's Auto and will be part of the meeting on July 23. Council Member Bates—No report Council Member Goodgame—No report. Council Member Mullins reported on attending the budget workshop for the Lake Emergency Medical Services. 1 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING July 9, 2013 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-Plat Approval Request approval of Hentage Hills Phase 4A plat Item No. 2-Bid Award Request approval of bid award to Commercial Industnal Corporation for the County Road 565A Roundabout Project at the entrance of Lake Hiawatha Preserve in the amount of $249,600 76. Funding will be provided through the Lake Hiawatha Preserve County Grant. Item No. 3-Event Request Request approval for Montverde Academy to serve alcohol in the Clermont Community Center for a back to school faculty and staff reception on August 23, 2013 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Item No. 4-Event Request Request approval for the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice to serve alcohol in the Clermont Community Center for a fundraising dance on October 25, 2013 from 8.00pm to 11.30pm The applicant pulled consent agenda item 4 Council Member Goodgame pulled item 3 from the consent agenda. He would like to give the City Manager authority to approve alcohol requests. City Attorney Mantzaris advised the policy would have to be amended and approved by the City Council. Council Member Goodgame moved to approve items 1, 2 and 3 of the consent agenda; seconded by Council Member Mullins. The motion passed with all members present voting aye. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Item No. S—Piggyback Agreement Finance Director Van Zile presented the process on piggybacking contracts and proposed a Request for Information process to,determine if there is interest from local vendors. He recommended the Council approve to piggyback the Lake County contract with Capital Office Products for office supply products. 2 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING July 9, 2013 Mayor Turville suggested critena include how local it is City Manager Gray stated if we find items at a lesser cost,we can use another vendor and are not required to use this vendor exclusively Mayor Turville opened the public heanng. Jim Purvis,4206 Hammersmith Dnve, supported the piggyback process Mayor Turville wants to ensure local vendors can compete. Finance Director Van Zile stated the proposed idea will ensure local vendors are aware of the need. City Manager Gray noted Purchasing Manager Suarez has been registering every local vendor so we have a database to notify them when we are seeking goods or services. t There is a requested action to piggyback with Lake County with Capital Office Products Council Member Goodgame moved to approve; seconded by Council Member Mullins. The motion passed with all members present voting ave. NEW BUSINESS Item No. 6—Ordinance 2013-10 Introduction City Clerk Ackroyd read Ordinance 2013-10 aloud by title only An Ordinance of the City of Clermont relating to Taxation amending Chapter 58 "Taxation", Article II"Public Service Tax", Section 58-32, "Duty of seller to collect tax, monthly remittance to city" of the city code; by adding water service to the list of purchases for which a seller is required to collect or pay the applicable tax; providing for codification, severability,conflict, and effective date. Council Member Mullins moved for the introduction of Ordinance 2013-10; seconded by Council Member Bates.The motion passed with all members present voting aye. Item No. 7—Ordinance 2013-11 Introduction • Mayor Turville read Ordinance 2013-11 aloud by title only. An Ordinance of the Code of Ordinances of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Flonda, amending the Land Development Code of the City of Clermont, Chapter 102 Signs, Section 102-8 Prohibited Signs, Exceptions; Chapter 118 Vegetation, Section 118-4, Appeals; Chapter 122 Zomng, Section 122-343 Fences and Walls, providing for codification, severability, effective date,and publication. Council Member Goodgame moved for the introduction of Ordinance 2013-11; seconded by Council Member Mullins The motion passed with all members present voting aye. 3 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING July 9, 2013 Item No. 8—Ordinance 2013-12 Introduction City Clerk Ackroyd read Ordinance 2013-12 aloud by title only. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Flonda, adopting the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the City of Clermont, Florida, pursuant to the Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act, Chapter 163, Part II, Florida Statutes; setting forth the authority for adoption of the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment; setting for the purpose and intent of the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment; providing for the adoption of the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment; establishing the legal status of the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment; providing for a severability clause and providing an effective date Council Member Mullins moved for the introduction of Ordinance 2013-12; seconded by Council Member Bates.The motion passed with all members present voting aye Item No. 9—Ordinance 2013-13 Introduction City Clerk Ackroyd read Ordinance 2013-13 aloud by title only An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida, adopting the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the City of Clermont, Flonda, pursuant to the Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act, Chapter 163, Part II, Flonda Statutes; setting forth the authority for adoption of the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment; setting for the purpose and intent of the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment, providing for the adoption of the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment, establishing the legal status of the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment; providing for a severability clause and providing an effective date. Council Member Mullins moved for the introduction of Ordinance 2013-13; seconded by Council Member Bates.The motion passed with all members present voting aye Item No. 10—Ordinance 2013-14 Introduction City Clerk Ackroyd read Ordinance 2013-14 aloud by title only. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida, adopting the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the City of Clermont, Florida, pursuant to the Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act, Chapter 163, Part II, Flonda Statutes; setting forth the authority for adoption of the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment; setting for the purpose and intent of the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment, providmg for the adoption of the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment; establishing the legal status of the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment; providing for a severability clause and providing an effective date. 4 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING July 9,2013 Council Member Mullins moved for the introduction of Ordinance 2013-14; seconded by Council Member Bates.The motion passed with all members present voting aye Item No. 11—Ordinance 2013-15 Introduction City Clerk Ackroyd read Ordinance 2013-15 aloud by title only. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida, adopting the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the City of Clermont, Flonda, pursuant to the Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act, Chapter 163, Part II, Florida Statutes, setting forth the authonty for adoption of the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment; setting for the purpose and intent of the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment, providing for the adoption of the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment; establishing the legal status of the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment, providing for a severability clause and providing an effective date. Council Member Mullins moved for the introduction of Ordinance 2013-15; seconded by Council Member Bates.The motion passed with all members present voting aye Item No. 12—Ordinance 2013-16 Introduction City Clerk Ackroyd read Ordinance 2013-16 aloud by title only. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida, closing and permanently abandoning that portion of right-of-way lying north of lots 34, 35 and 36; 30 foot right-of-way north and east of lot 5; 30 foot nght-of-way lying between lots 28 and 29, lots 36 and 37, lots 44 and 45 and lot 53A, 15 foot right-of-way east of lots 1, 16 and 17B; 30 foot nght-of-way north of lot 40; 30 foot right-of-way crossing abandoned railroad right-of-way south of lot 14, 30 foot right-of-way on the southeast corner of lot 13; and located in sections 9, 10, 15 and 16, Township 22 south, range 26 East, according to the plat of Lake Highlands Company, recorded in plat book 3, pages 24, 32 and 52, public records of Lake County, Florida; repealing all Ordinances in conflict herewith,providing for severability,publication, and for an effective date. Council Member Mullins moved for the introduction of Ordinance 2013-16; seconded by Council Member Bates. The motion passed with all members present voting aye. ADJOURN: With no further comments,this meeting was adjourned at 8:41pm. APPROVED: rold S.Turville,Mayor ATT T: 5445241 f' ' a' Tracy Ackroyd, City Cle t 5