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02-22-1983 Supporting Documents® CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR MEETING February 22, 1903 A Rogulax Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont• was hold February 22, 1983 in the City Council Chambers. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Beals at 7:30 p.m. with the following Council Members in attendance: ❑al Turville, Lester. Colo, and Ann Dupee. Mayor Pro Tom Pool was absent. Other City officials present were: City Manager. Forbes, City Attorney Baird, Finance Director. Saunders and Deputy City Clerk Brandt•. MINUTES The Minutes of: the Regular Meeting held February B, 1983 were approved as presented. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT CITY LOGO It was reported that the City Logo has been officially registered with with the Department• of State. SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT GRANT - EPA 201 PROGRAM City Manager Forbes reminded the Council that the City Engineer and he would be in Tallahassee on Wednesday to meet with Department of Environ- mental Regulation Officials and discuss the EPA 201 Program Grant. CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION BIKE-A-THON It was reported that Jo Cunningham has requested permission to hold the annual Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Bike-A-Thon around Lake Winona. City Manager Forbes stated that he could see no problems with allowing this as long as a guard is posted at each street intersection to slow traffic. After some discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to allow the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Bike-A-Thon to be held on Sunday, April 17th around Lake Winona, and that all intersections be guarded by Cystic Fi- brosis workers. ART FESTIVAL City Manager Forbes commented on how well the Clermont Art Festival was planned, giving credit to Mrs. Sue Mecanick and the Art League for a job well done. TRASH TRUCK It was reported that the City's trash truck was broken down and that City crews were somewhat behind in trash pick up. The truck was being repaired and would soon be back in service. UTILITY DEPARTMENT TRANSFERS TO NEW WATER MAINS It was reported that the temporary work crew for the Utility Department was working very well and that they had transferred seventy-nine service lines to date. City Manager Forbes stated that he had many favorable re- ports from citizens who were pleased with the increased water pressure and improved water quality; and when the budgeted funds for this work are depleted, he would report back to the Council and request additional funds'' to complete the transfers. CLERMONT HOTEL Mayor Beals inquired about the status of the Clermont Hotel. City Manager Forbes stated that the City's law firm handling the case had filed a peti- tion for mandatory injunction with the courts and Mr. Buttitta has twenty days to respond. COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE'S REPORT COOPER MEMORIAL LIBRARY ® CITY OF CLRRAIONT MINUTES REGULAR MEETING February 22, 1,983 Page -2- Council Member Dupoe reported that• the one-time grant for the CounL•ywido Library SynLom would be $46,420 and that a study done by the librarian indicates that 50% of Clermont citizens use our library. It was also reported that the Library's Summer Reading Program would begin after. July 4th to avoid conflicts with the Summer. Swimming Program. EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL SHELTER PROGRAM Mrs. Dupco gave a brief report• on the location of various designated shelters in our area which would serve people who would have to leave coastal cities during a hurricane. She asked the Council if the City should approve the plan as presented. Some discrepancies were found with regard to those buildings designated shelters and alternate shelters within Clermont and the map locating them. After some dis- cussion, it was the consensus of the Council to approve the plan with clarification of the designated shelters. MAYOR'S REPORT LEAGUE OF CITIES WINTER CONFERENCE Mayor Beals reported that he had attended the Florida League of Cities Winter Conference in Tallahassee on February 9th through the llth, and that Governor Graham has turned his attention to the transportation needs of the State and has proposed repealing the four cent gas tax and replacing it with a 5% sales tax on gasoline which would generate 250 million dollars annually for transportation. ORANGE BLOSSOM BREAKFAST Mayor Beals reminded all those present that there would be an Orange Blossom Breakfast, Wednesday morning beginning at 7:30 a.m. CLERVUE DRIVE IN Mayor Beals read a letter he was sending to Mr. Wimpfen, owner of the Clervue Drive In, asking for his cooperation and assistance in refrain- ing from showing sexually explicit materials at the theater. Complaints had been received because these scenes could be seen by minors from the highway and adjoining properties. After some discussion, it was the con- sensus of the Council to allow Mayor Beals to send the letter. OLD BUSINESS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT It was reported that due to the resignation of Mr. Russell Wagner from the Planning and Zoning Commission, an appointment must be made. Mayor Beals opened the floor for nominations, and Council Member Cole nominated Mr. Joe Washuta and Council Member Turville nominated Mr. Albert Fogle. 83-033 There were no more nominations, and nominations were closed. VOTING WAS AS FOLLOWS: COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE, FOGLE; COUNCIL MEMBER COLE, WASHUTA; rnT7TT!'TT. Mr..MRRR nDPFF_ FnaT.re AND MAYDR REAT.S. FOGT.R_ MR. ALBERT FOGLE WAS NEW BUSINESS PRESSURE TANK FOR THE UTILITY DEPARTMENT Utility Director Preston Davis appeared before the Council requesting per- mission to purchase a 1,000 gallon pressure tank and fittings for recycl- ing wastwater at the treatment plant. Monthly the utility department uses between 500,000 and 800,000 gallons of drinking water to operate the chlor-. inator, foam control, and for plant cleaning. By using the pressure tank, this drinking water consumption could be cut to approximately 30,000 gal- ® CITY Of' CGIWAIONT 0 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING Fobruary 22, 7.983 Page -3- ions per month. It was recommended that the City purchanc the tame from Modern Welding of Orlando bocauno they are the only company which has specificaLlonn for this type of tank and makes a standard tank. Coot of the Lank would be $1,424 plus $37 shipping charges. 83-034 After sonic discussion, A MOTION WAS MADF BX COUNCIL MEMBER COIP,_ __ .._.:_. ... ......... .... .., nrrnv rMnnCi.V t, �17RfRn LO INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 226-C - AMENDS CHAPTER 19 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS Mayor Beals explained that this ordinance amends Chapter 19 Streets and Sidewalks of the City Code to include a section on the acceptance of roads into the City road system and clarifies City Policy on existing deeded rights -of -way with unopened roads. The ordinance was introduced by Council Member Cole by title only. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE•. 227-C - AMENDS CHAPTER 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS Mayor Beals explained that this ordinance amends Chapter 1 General Pro- visions by changing the definition of "computation of time" to conform with the Florida Rules on Civil Procedure, and revises Section 1-8. Gen- eral Penalty by deleting references to municipal courts and includes language and fines which are consistent with our Code Enforcement Board legislation. The ordinance was introduced by Council Member Dupee by title only. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 228-C - AMENDS CHAPTER 3 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES An explanation was given by Mayor Beals stating that this ordinance amends Chapter 3 Alcoholic Beverages by repealing Section 3-1 because a license tax on alcoholic beverages is prohibited by State law, and amends Sections 3-2 and 3-3 by making proper references to State Sta- tutes. The ordinance was introduced by Council Member Turville by title only. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 229-C - AMENDS CHAPTER 4 ANIMALS AND FOWL Mayor Beals discussed that this ordinance amends Chapter 4 Animals and Fowl by repealing obsolete sections regarding the redemption of animals and fowl and sale of the same, and by amending Sections 4-1 and 4-2 to update the procedures for trapping and shooting birds and game. The ordinance was introduced by Council Member Cole by title only. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 230-C - AMENDS CHAPTER 24 TRAILERS AND TRAILER CAMPS It was discussed that this Ordinance amends Chapter 24 Trailers and Trailer Camps by removing references to municipal courts. The ordinance was introduced by Council Member Dupee by title only. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 231-C - AMENDS CHAPTER 12 LICENSING Mayor Beals explained that this ordinance amends Chapter 12 of the City Code on Licensing to gain compliance with State Statutes, to clarify procedures to revoke a license, and to define City procedures to license itinerant vendors and peddlers. The ordinance was introduced by Council Member Cole by title only. SENATE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES PROPOSED BILL (PCB) 1 City Manager Forbes stated that the Senate Committee on Natural Resources has passed a proposed Bill (PCB)l which amends the Florida Sewage Treat- ment Grant Program to allow 50 million dollars in grants from State rev- enues for treatment plant construction. 20 million dollars of this money .' is specifically earmarked for small cities with a population of less than 10,000. Mr. Forbes suggested that the City send a letter to our repre- sentatives in support of this bill, signed by Mayor Beals. Passage of CITY OP CWHONT MINUTES REGULAR MEETING February 22, 1983 Page -4- this bill would allow Clermont the opportunity to obtain 1.2 million dollars to finance our treatment plant expansion. After some dis- cussion, it was the consensus of the Council to send letters in support of Bill (PCB) 1 which amends the Florida Sewage Treatment Grant Program to the appropriate legislators. PAC MAYORS' CUP RACE SCULLING REGATTA Council Member Turville asked how many schools would be participating in the Sculling Regatta to be held at Jaycee Beach on March 26, 1983. City Manager Forbes stated that the plans had not been finalized, but that he would be talking to Mr. Bill Ray and would report back to the Council on this matter. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT IN THE AUDIENCE. Mr. Joe Washuta who resides next to the Market Basket Grocery on Min- neola asked if something could be done about three dogs that repeatedly scatter garbage from the Market Basket Dumpster all over his yard. Fie stated that this happens almost nightly between 11:30 and 12c74 a.m. City Manager Forbes stated that six letters had gone out last week to dog owners who are in violation of the City's Animal Control Ordinance. The owners not in compliance would be appearing before the Code Enforce- ment Board next week. Ile further stated that he would check into Mr. Washuta's particular situation and see what could be done to alleviate the problem. The Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. —a . A 'o Charles B"Bea Mayor Attest: w icy � Wayn Saunders, City Clerk Memo to: city Council From: City Manager Subject: Weekly Memo Date: February 18, 1983 ART FESTIVAL If the weather is warm and sunny, we expect a good turnout at the Art Festival this Saturday and Sunday. I will give a report on the festival at Tuesday's meeting. PLANNING AND ZONING APPOINTMENT The appointment of a member to the Planning and Zoning Commission is on the agenda for Tuesday's meeting. This appointment will fill the vacancy created by Mr. Russell Wagner's resignation. Last week we received a letter from Mr. Joe Washuta requesting an appointment to the commission. UTILITY DEPARTMENT Seventy-nine service line transfers onto our new water mains have been completed to date. This figure does not include abandoning lines and transferring mains. I am pleased with the progress of this temporary crew. When the budgeted funds for this work are depleted, I will report to the Council and request additional monies to complete the transfers. I have received favorable re- ports from citizens whose lines have been transferred. They are very happy with the improved water quality and I think it is well worth the customer satisfaction to continue this work. This week the water mains were flushed, and last Friday Lift Sta- tion Number Six which is located by CBS on Eleventh Street broke down. The transformer for the station burned out and we used our new trash pump and wet tap to pump water from the lift station until the transformer was repaired. Within two years the wet taps should pay for themselves when compared to hiring a septic tank company to pump dry a lift station. COUNTY PLANNING Enclosed is part of the County Planning and Zoning Agenda regard- ing a rezoning request south of the City Limits. This request is near the Polk County line and out of the City's "area of critical interest"; but I thought it might interest you. CITY MANAGER I will be taking a few days of vacation (probably Monday and Fri- day) next week, since my mother will be visiting from Chicago. Also, I will be running in the Sea World Marathon on Sunday (26 miles, 385 yards), so I doubt if I'll be able to walk on Monday Pago -2- Weekly Memo February 18, 1903 anyway, assuming I survive. CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION BIKE-A-TIION We have received a letter from Jo Cunningham requesting permission to use the City streets around Lake Winona for a bike-a-thon. She has used this course for several years, and I do not forsee any problems as long as a guard is posted at each intersection to slow or prohibit traffic. TOWER CHEMICAL Enclosed is a portion of the January 10, 1983 Minutes of the Pol- lution Control Board regarding Tower Chemical. It appears that it may be some time before the hazardous dump site is cleaned up. SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT The City Engineer and I have an appointment with DER Officials on Wednesday in Tallahassee regarding the waste treatment plant. In addition, the Senate Committee on Natural Resources has passed a proposed Bill (PCB) 1 which amends.the Florida Sewage Treatment Grant Program to allow,for the first time, 50 million dollars in grants from State revenues for treatment plant construction. This bill provides for 55% State funding.i'n grants and 20 million of the 50 million is specifically earmarked for small cities with a popu- lation less than 10,000. I would suggest that the Council allow the City to send a letter to our representatives in support of this Bill. POLICE DEPARTMENT Fifteen traffic citations for violations in all areas of the City were issued last week, and we had no burglaries. We have received the annual report from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement showing the total.offenses reported by our depart- ment for the year 1982 and the clearance rate. Also included was a report for 1981. A breakdown between the two annual reports is as follows: 1981 1982 Total Offenses 271 314 Clearance Rate (8) 24.5 39.4 Value of Stolen Articles $2i6,687 $174,804 % Value Recovered 27 42 Arrested: Adults 88 198 Juveniles 45 58 Pago -3- Weekly Memo February 18, 1983 The city 'a 1982 clearance rate of almost 40% is excellent and well above the national average. CITY LOGO This weak we received papers from the Florida Department of State which show that the City's Logo has been officially registered as a trademark. Enclosed is a copy of the certification. CHAMBER BANQUET We have purchased the tickets for those Council Members who indi- cated they would attend the Chamber Banquet. They will be dis- tributed at Tuesday's Meeting. (j COOPER MEMORIAL LIBRARY Enclosed are library materials from Council Member Dupee for your -' review. Sincerely, CITY OF CLERMONT GEORGE D. FORBES 4' City Manager "x GDF/jmb r: Enclosures s' Memo to: City Council From: City Manager Subject: Amendments to City Ordinances Date: February 16, 1983 City Ordinances must be reviewed and revised each year to insure they are current with State Statutes and the City Charter; and that they are addressing the problems we are presently encountering. We have prepared the following ordinances to update our City Codes; a brief description of each proposed ordinance is as follows: ORDINANCE 226-C This ordinance amends Chapter 19 on Streets and Sidewalks to include a section on the acceptance of roads into the City road system. It clarifies City Policy on existing deeded rights -of -way with unopened roads by stating that such roads will only be accepted after they are improved according to the City Subdivision Standards and at the owner's expense.. ORDINANCE 227-C This ordinance proposes two amendments to the City's General Provisions. One changes the definition of "computation of time" to conform with the Florida Rules on Civil Procedure, and the other revises Section 1-8. General Penalty. It de- letes references to municipal courts and includes language and fines which are consistent with our code enforcement board legislation. ORDINANCE 228-C Ordinance 228-C proposes three amendments to Chapter 3 on alcoholic beverages. First, it repeals Section 3-1 of the present code because a license tax on alcoholic beverages is prohibited by State Law. Sections 3-2 and 3-3 are also updated by making the proper references to State Statutes. ORDINANCE 229-C Sections of the City Code dealing with Animals and Fowl are _. revised or deleted by this ordinance. Sections 4-1 and 4-2 are amended to update the procedures for trapping and shoot- ing of birds and game. In addition, obsolete sections re- garding the redemption of animals and fowl and sale of the same have been repealed. These have been adequately covered in other sections of Chapter 4. Page Two Amendment to City Ordinances February 16, 1983 ORDINANCE 230-C This ordinance amends Chapter 24 on trailer and trailer camps by removing any references to municipal courts in Section 24-5. ORDINANCE 231-C This ordinance is a revision to the City Codes on licensing. The licensing, penalty, and exemption provisions are changed to gain compliance with State Statutes. The procedures to revoke a license are clarified, and Section 12-11 has been added to define City procedures for licensing itinerant ven- dors and peddlers. A copy of each proposed ordinance and the existing ordinance with markings through the changes As enclosed. Please review these proposed changes before Tuesday's meeting. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Sincerely, CITY OF CLERMONT ��,� Ci• (lO�t �-Pii GEORGE D. FORBES City Manager GDF/jmb Enclosures Memo to: City Manager From: Utility Director Subject: Purchase of 1,000 Gallon Pressure Tank Date: February 10, 1983 Monthly the Utility Department uses between 500,000 to 800,000 gallons of drinking water to operate the chlorinator, foam con- trol, and for plant cleaning. It will cost the City about $10,000 this year for water usage. For this reason we have budgeted $4,410 in this year's budget to recycle wastewater at the treatment plant. Recycling invol- ves the purchase of a 1,000 gallon pressure tank, pump, pipe and fittings, and electrical controls to use water from the polishing ponds to operate the plant. I am aware of only three firms in Florida that construct non - code pressure tanks, and I have obtained the followinq quotes from them: COMPANY PRICE OF TANK DELIVERY CHARGES Modern Welding $1,424 $37 of Orlando Tampa Tank & Welding $1,302 $1.50 per mile of Tampa Specialty Tanks $1,494 Unknown of Jacksonville I would recommend that the City purchase the pressure tank from Modern Welding in Orlando. They are the only company that has specifications for these tanks and make a standard tank. The other two companies only make custom tanks, and would require City specifications before constructing the tank. If you con- sider the price of delivery and the added cost of preparing specifications, the tank from Modern Welding is the low bid. 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Irr �. j• TO PDLN CITY - -� ` • _ 170 NISSIMMEE i o06CE.- c o " Y TO HAINE cI7YCOUITY SITE 0F REZONE REQUES Cystic Fibrosis Foundation February 9, 3.983 City of. Clermont 1 Westgate Plaza Clermont, Florida 32711 ATTN: George Forbes City Manager Dear Mr. Forbes, We fiave scheduled our 1983 Cystic Fibrosis Bike-A-Thon for Sunday .;April 17th, from 1-4 p.m. Our workers have chosen the same path within the city and enclosed a copy that is attached that we used last year. All intersections will be manned by the Cystic Fibrosis workers, all riders or their parents where tinder age, will sign `release of liability and the bright orange cones will be placed at each intersection. We will-appreciateyou placing this before the Clermont City Council as soon as possible so we can begin to advertise the route. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, A. Cunningham South Lake Chairman JAC/lw 16N Ned IIN unl fil U9�tNww IPA UiIlu151 SL Uram St ti�D. Its. IaN IIiPO UnIm CI 11�0 PM. ISp wn Sl iJ I l.p N�9rwn351 13�D. ITH, Ii�L fPp i odf-IJECT To BOARD APPROVAL LAKE COUNTY POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING January 10, 1983 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT, Jack Dequine, Chairman Philip Conant, Vice -Chairman W. II. Dailey, Secretary Richard Toole Guil Sims DEPARTMENT STAFF PRESENT Ted Wicks, Director Linda Baggett, Executive Secretary BOARD ATTORNEY PRESENT Joe Davis The Meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mr. Dequine. I. MINUTES Motion was made by Mr. Sims, seconded by Mr. Toole, and carried unanimously that Minutess of t•he December 13, 1982 Meeting be approved as mailed. II. TRAVEL Mr. Wicks reminded Board Members that the Jacksonville University Environmental' Center and the Florida Local Environmental Regulation Association will present the Second Annual Seminar on Urban Environmental Quality February 6-8, 1983 of the Deltona Inn, Deltona, FL. Mr. Wicks asked if any Board Members would like to attend. lie added that registration and travel expenses will be provided by the County. Mr. Dailey, Mr. Dequine and Mr. Conant will attend for one day only. Mr. Wicks noted that he plans to stay overnight, therefore, will not be able to provide transportation. After some discussion, it was decided that Board Members will meet in Umatilla at 8:00 A.M., February 7 and transportation will be provided by Mr. Conant. Registration will be handled by the Staff. Mr. Wicks also advised that the Water Conservation Task Force will tour the Leesburg treatment plant and sprayfield Thursday, January 20th at 1:15 P.M. Board Members interested in attending the tour should be at the Leesburg wastewater plant at that time. III. BOARD DISCUSSION A. Variances - There were no variances scheduled to come before the Board at this time. i ' � I LAKE COUNTY POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD Regular Monthly Meeting, January 10, 1983, coat. . . --------------- ----- B. Reports 1. Department Staff Report: Each Board Member was furnished with a copy of the Department Activities Summary for December for review. Holiday Haven Can Mr. Hicks spoke briefly regarding the penUing enforcement action against Holiday Haven Campsites. As rioted last month, a Cease and Desist Order was prepared and forwarded to the Volusia County Sheriff's Department for service and the Department was awaiting Notice of Service. Mr. Nicks advised that the Sheriff's Department was contacted today by phone and it appears that the Order was served, but, due to a paperwork mix, -up, this Department did not receive the Notice of Service. A copy of the Notice has been requested in order to up -date the Department files. According to this information, Mr. Wicks noted that it appears that the owner of Holiday Haven has missed the period to appeal for a hearing. He noted that he did meet with a representative of Trient, Inc. last week and they are interested in getting the problem resolved, but have not been very responsive in providing information requested by the Staff. Mr. Wicks commented that an informative copy of the Order had been - - - forwarded to Mr. McMahan; and, apparently, the original Order had been served by the Sheriff's Department prior to this meeting, but no indication was made that either had been received. Information was not received in time to prepare a Staff recommendation for this evening's meeting, therefore, upon receipt of the Notice of Service, Mr. Wicks will discuss alternatives with Mr. Davis and try to bring an up -dated report back to the Board next month. State of Florida - vs - Tower Chemical: Mr. Wicks advised that the Staff has received a consent of final judgement on this case. He �,\\1 noted that this is an unusual situation where the judgement has been granted against a defunct company, consequently, the judgement undoubtedly will never be collected. The State is legally bound by this judgement and they do not have within their regulations the opportunity to come back on other owners of that property. DER is, therefore, pursuing cleanup through EPA's Superfund monies since Tower Chemical did appear as a minor site on the EPA list of hazardous waste sites. It does not appear that the Tower site will qualify for any Superfund monies this fiscal year since it is very low on the priority list. Mr. Wicks stated that he was told earlier this week by enforcement representatives from DER, Orlando that since they have legally been taken out of the picture, DER, Tallahassee is trying to deal with EPA to get some indication from them as how soon Tower could qualify for Superfund money. Consequently, it may be necessary for us at the local level to take.a position of desiring LAKE COUNTY POLLUTION COiITROL BOARD Regular Monthly Meeting, January 10, 1983, cone. . . 3 ------------------------ a cleanup and actually adopt resolutions in support of the DER position. Mr. Wicks noted that the Board of County Commissioners has received some pressure from the press on this situation and they have requested that he discuss it with this Board and bring back any position they care to take. Areas under consideration for cleanup, i.e., sediment pond and old dump site, and amount of DDT found in sediment was discussed upon question from the Board. Mr. Wicks stated that the basic contention is that the materials are pretty much intact right now but will eventually begin to seep into the groundwater system. fie added that some problems are already being experienced with the local water supply due to the multitude of organics and synthetic materials dumped at the old site. Mr. Dailey recommended that the Board take no action until information as to what is there, and at what rate it is dissipating is provided. Possible methods for cleanup were discussed upon question from Mr. Conant. Mr. Wicks stated that the Staff did not receive a copy of the last EPA report and are not in a position to make a recommendation at - - - this time but wanted to let the Board know that the Staff is looking into the situation and will provide additional information as soon as it can be put together. No action was taken. Water Resource Assistance Programs: Mr. Wicks stated that there are two water resource assistance programs that come out yearly. One of those is sponsored by the SJRVIMD. We previe.usly qualified our Palatlakaha Study and are currently completing out, aquifer pollution study under this program. This year, Mr. Wicks stated that the Staff anticipates submitting our reassessment of the water quality in the Oklawaha River under this program with a request for technical assistance from their Staff to do some hydrological evaluations of the system, some interpretative work on the data and, possibly, some sediment analyses. If we receive this, it and, be a tremendous benefit taking approximately one-third of the work load away from the Staff during the last segment of that project. Unless the Board has some objection, the Staff plans to put that together, route it through the Board of County Commissioners as the local funding agency and try to get it qualified. The other program is under Florida Statute 373 which eventually ends up under the Army Corps of Engineers under some of.their public works monies. This is a program that is submitted through DER for public works oriented water resource projects. Some of the things LAKE COUNTY POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD Regular Monthly Meeting, January 10, 1983, cont. . ------------------------ that have qualified in the past were drainage districts in need of renovative type work and the Cross Florida Barge Canal. There is a section that deals with water resource development. What the Staff is proposing to do is put together a program in conjunction with the Lake County Water Authority, assuming that the Water Authority approves participation, 'to study the watershed north of Trout Lake in Eustis (also known as the Hicks Ditch area). There are some freshwater swamps, artificial drainage systems, a cattle farm, a muck farm, a golf course and other urban developments that are causing some problems from a drainage point of view. The basic intent is to submit this proposal in an effort to get some mapping and some work done under the COE program to eventually develop a master drainage plan for that area. Not so much for the drainage aspect of it but a combination of drainage versus environment. The Staff is not sure how successful it will be but does plan to submit this proposal. It will also be routed through the Board of County Commissioners as the local sponsoring agent. Lake Griffin Drawdown: Upon question from the Board, Mr. Wicks. state that he spoke with the Game & Fish Commission Project Leader today and they will be meeting with SJRWMD on Friday to look at the hydrological aspects of the project. The Staff has been requested to provide information on nutrient inputs and pollution sources, therefore, some type of budget similar to the one done on Lake Louisa Will be submitted. Mr.'Wicks said that information resulting from their meeting with SJRWMD should be available within 2-3 weeks and will be provided to the Board. Sand Mine: Upon question from Mr. Dailey, Mr. hicks discussed a sinkhole which developed in the mining pit at the Tully Mine near Johns Lake. Mr. Wicks advised that the sinkhole has plugged itself and they are in the process of diking off the area developed by the sinkhole and are going to try to refill the dredge pit. SJRWMD involvement and impact on local aquifer system was discussed briefly. IV. OTHER BUSINESS City, of Mt. Dora - Progress Report: Staff comments/progress report and site plan were provided to Board Members for review prior to the meeting. Photos of the existing pond system, Connover-Dillard Property, area originally flooded on east side of ponds,.odophos system, etc. were passed around for Board review. Mr. Wicks discussed addition of odophos into the system at the main lift station in an effort to alleviate the odor problem at the treatment facility. lie said it is premature to determine how effective the odophos will be on LAKE courrry Poi.i.U•rioli CONTROL BOARD fRegular Monthly Meeting, da nuary 10, 1983, coat. . . 5 t----------------••------- the odor problem, however, the Staff does plan to assist the City in monitoring the effectiveness of the program both on the odor and the chemical characteristics of the final effluent. Ile advised that the first 7-day test on the cells on the 54 acres (Connover-Dillard Property) were conducted approximately 2 weeks ago and the site responded quite tne11. Mr. Wicks said that the flooded areas around the existing site almost completely dried up during the test period and groundwater elevation subsided substantially over the total site. As soon as one small section of fencing is completed, the site will be as the site plan was approved. Mr. Wicks noted that they have one more section of pipe to lay to got water to Cell lfl and will alternately dose Cell #1 and #2 on consecutive weeks initially. Once they get stabilized, they will go back to only using the 54 acres on a 2 days per week basis unless problems occur. The Staff has some additional groundwater monitoring work to do upon completion of site work. Mr. Wicks advised that the City is in the process of putting together all the information and material to send to DER for a permit revision. Depth of test wells was discussed briefly upon question from the Board. C ` Upon question from Mr. Dequine, Mr. John Rich. spoke regarding groundwater elevations on his property and water running into lake. The Staff will continue to work with the City and will keep the Board apprised of progress. City of Clermont - Progress Report•: Staff comments/progress report were provided to Board Members for review prior to the meeting. Mr. Wicks advised that the City has received a permit from DER to construct the effluent disposal system on the land west of the City. They are waiting for final FmWA approval of the specifications on the advertisements for bids. Upon receipt of .this approval, they will advertise for bids, award the bids and begin construction. Mr. Wicks said there appears. to be some minor problems with pipeline routing, etc. but the City continues to comply with the time schedule specified in the variance issued by the Board. City of IJmatilla - Progress Report: Staff comments/progress report were provided to Board Members for review prior to the meeting. Mr. Wicks advised that he spoke with the City Clerk today and they have received the preliminary engineering plans for both the plant expansion and effluent disposal system. Their committee was scheduled to review the plans this afternoon and should have them to the Staff by the end of the week. A more detailed report should, therefore, he available for the Board at next month's meeting. Mr. Wicks said the -City seems to be making LAKE COUNTY POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD Regular Monthly Meeting, January 10, 1983, coat. G ------------------------ a lot of progress., Hopefully, everything will be in order and they can proceed with permitting. City of Eustis _ Progress Report: Staff continents/progress report were provided to Board Members for review prior to the meeting. Mr. Wicks advised that the City has 'received their land grant from EPA ' and are currently preparing preliminary engineering plans and specifications on the site. They have not indicated a date as to when this will be submitted as they are still trying to determine where they stand with respect to the EPA funding. Mr. Wicks commented that he suspects that if the remainder of the project does not receive some fairly good assurances that it will remain on the money list for the next fiscal year, that they will most likely quit trying to stay up to speed with that program and go ahead and try to seek some local funding. Golden Gem Tour: Mr. Dailey mentioned, the tour of the Golden Gem facilities and stated that he was very impressed by the processing operation and sprayfield. lie noted that at all the meetings which he attended the previous - year concerning proposed sprayfields, the main opposition stemmed from odors which have been emitted from citrus processing sprayfields. Mr. Dailey spoke briefly regarding measures taken at Golden Gem to help alleviate - odor problems and stated that it is his opinion that the sprayfield they toured is probably odor free or at least very close to it. He suggested, therefore, that the Board ask Mr. Wicks to determine if we could cooperate more closely with the citrus industry as we do with the municipalities and explore whether or not Golden Gem, for example, would object to making recommendations to others based on what it is doing. Mr. Toole stated that during his 12 years on the Board, he feels that this Board and certainly the Staff has been making recommendations and working closely with the canning plants. Upon question from Mr. Dequine, Mr. Conant stated that Golden Gem does not have information in published journals, per say, but do exchange information with other citrus processing facilities and would certainly be happy to trade information with anyone who desires to do so. Mr. Dailey said in view of results this year from odors from sprayfields, he feels that Mr. Wicks should be able to know more about it. Mr. Wicks said that the Board and the Department basically perform a regulatory function; and in looking into the needs of the industry, we would begetting into research and development oriented type operations. He felt that there is some middle ground on that and stated that the Staff would have no problem in expanding its scope of work with the citrus plants. If the Board desires this, however, it will be necessary to shift some programs as manpower is not available to take on additional projects at COUNTY POLLUFMI COITIRM. BOARD :LAKE 1CULIlar Monthly Muffl.111f), JaIlli'll-Y 10, 19I.M. ------------ cont. thir tillio. III(! S-I'Iff v.-ill, of course., continuo to dual iflth the Priolltic5 and Mr. W-Ick!. jIj(Io,jj-y C(,.rLjjIIjy tqaq 11 1�. a 111-great;of ilLturiLion boLh from apl'i)OACill and MYOLINWY SW I ) I I (III( i I t liccause of Oio rc!sporlsv t1w :,j1i.jfj' Ili,s Karl from Chem 'in the 1),"A. No Board action wa:, titkc-ll- V. ADJOURNI-ILM' 1,11eI,u buing no hir-1.1wr ljusjjju.;:, t10 (jillo 1)`ore the Boiird, 1.1m im,toting adjourned at 8:30 P.M. JWcll --Veq•i I ne, Ow I r m ui A