09-28-1993 Regular Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT
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SEPTEMBER 28, 1993
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday,
September 28, 1993 in the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order at
7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pool with the following Council Members present: Council
Member Turville, Council Member Cole, Council Member Ivey, and Council Member
Norquist. Other City officials present were City Manager Saunders, City Attorney
Baird, Finance Director Van Zile and Deputy City Clerk Whitlock.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was offered by Council Member Ivey followed by the repeating of The
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present.
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The minutes of the Regular Meeting held September 14, 1993 and Special Meeting
held September 16, 1993 were approved as presented.
CITY MANAGER SAUNDERS' REPORT
YMCA Soccer
City Manager Saunders stated that the YMCA has requested to finish their soccer
season on City fields. Of their 11 week season, they have 7 weeks left. The league
fee is $45 per team and there are 4 teams. They also have 39 non-residents of which
12 are on YMCA scholarship (9 being from Green Isle). There is no provision for
pro-rating, however, it should equate to approximately $543.00 for the remainder of
the season if the City waives the fee for those on scholarships.
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A motion was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council
Member Ivey and carried unanimously to waive fees for those on
scholarship and pro-rate the remaining YMCA soccer season at $543.
Council Member Turville asked that language be developed in regard to the length of
a season. He also asked if waiving the fees for those on scholarship could become the
norm. Other Council Members responded that this would not necessarily be the case.
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CITY ATTORNEY BAIRD'S REPORT
Community Development Block Grant Subordination Agreement Requests
Attorney Baird stated he has received two subordination agreement requests regarding
mortgages on Community Development Block Grant homes. Each home owner has
· executed a mortgage with the City for the amount of rehabilitation work performed on
the home which is forgiven in five years if the home owner resides in the home.
'The requests are from two parties that are requesting additional funds from other
lenders and they request the City to subordinate so that the new mortgage will be a
first mortgage. Attorney Baird recommended approval of the subordination
agreements on condition that appraisals are provided that will verify the total of the
mortgages will not exceed 80% of the appraised value.
City Manager Saunders stated that Mr. Fred Fox, Administrator of the Community
Development Block Grant has stated he sees no problem with the City entering into a
subordination agreement.
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A motion was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council
Member Turville, and carried unanimously to approve entering into
subordination agreements provided the appraisals veri~ the total of the
mortgages will not exceed 80% of the appraised value.
MAYOR POOL'S REPORT
Mayor Pool stated that Representative Everett Kelly is holding Public Hearings on
October 19 at the City of Clermont Council Chambers from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. He
urged everyone to attend.
City Manager Saunders stated that the League of Cities is presenting a legislative
report on October 19 at the Clermont meeting.
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BUDGET RESOLUTIONS - PUBLIC HEARING
Resolution #'/97, 1993-94 Ad Valorem Millage Rate
Mayor Pool read Resolution #797 in its entirety and opened the Public Hearing. He
stated that the resolution will adopt a final millage rate of 2.979 which is a 10.4%
increase OVer the roll-back millage rate. This is an increase of .25 mills over last
year's millage rate and is the first increase in three years. The increase in the millage
will generate an additional $43,000 for the General Fund Budget for a total of
$515,000. No comments were received in regard to Resolution #797 and Mayor Pool
closed the Public Heating.
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A motion was made by Council Member Turville, seconded by Council
Member Cole, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt
Resolution #797.
Resolution #798, 1993-94 General Fund Budget
Mayor Pool read Resolution #798 by title only and opened the Public Hearing. He
stated that this resolution will adopt the fiscal year 1994 budget for the General Fund.
The General Fund provides funding for Police, Fire, Streets, Sidewalks, Animal
Control, Parks & Recreation, Planning & Zoning, Finance, and Administration.
General Fund also provides funding for any special projects or areas such as the
Chamber of Commerce and the Cooper Memorial Library. Total budget expenditures
for 1994 are $2,553,054. Estimated Revenues for the year total $2,496,912. A total
of $56,142 is being appropriated from reserves to balance the budget. No comments
were received in regard to Resolution #798 and Mayor Pool closed the Public
Heating.
93-161
A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Ivey, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt
Resolution #798.
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Resolution'#799, 1993-94 Infrastructure Fund Budget
Mayor Pool read Resolution #799 by title only and opened the Public Hearing. He
stated that Revenues for the Infrastructure Fund are generated from the 7th cent sales
tax with total estimated revenues being $357,500. Budget expenditures total $286,605
with the majority being transferred to the Sales Tax Bond Fund for debt service.
N° comments were received in regard to Resolution #799 and Mayor Pool closed the
Public Heating.
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A motion was made by Council Member Ivey, seconded by Council
Member Cole, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt
Resolution//799.
Resolution #800, 1993-94 1989 Sales Tax Fund Budget
Mayor Pool read Resolution #800 by title only and opened the Public Hearing. He
stated that this fund accounts for the payment of the debt service for the sales tax
bond. Revenue is a transfer from the Infrastructure Fund and the only expenditure is
for the debt service for the bond issue which provided funding for the Police Station,
the Public Works facility, and the completion of the Palatlakaha Recreation Area.'
No comments were received in regard to Resolution #800 and Mayor Pool closed the
Public Hearing.
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A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Turville, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt
Resolution//800.
Resolution #801, 1993-94 Utility Fund Budget
Mayor Pool read Resolution #801 by title only and opened the Public Hearing. He
stated that this resolution adopts the budget for the Utility Fund which includes water
and sewer services. Estimated revenues are $1,239,400. Estimated expenditures are
$1,364,574. The approximately $125,000 of excess expenditures over revenues is due
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to the $126,000 of maintenance required on our 500,000 gallon water tank. No
adjustments in charges for water or sewer are proposed for this year. The $125,000
deficit will be funded by an allocation of reserves.
No comments were received in regard to Resolution//801 and Mayor Pool closed the
Public Hearing.
93-164
A motion was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council
Member Ivey., and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt
Resolution #80I.
Resolution//802, 1993-94 Stormwater Fund Budget
Mayor Pool read Resolution//802 by title only and opened the Public Heating. He
stated that estimated revenues are $182,300 which is generated from the $3 per month
stormwater fee. Estimated expenditures for the fund are $183,631 which will leave an
ending reserve of just over $200,000. The intention is to build these reserves and
utilize them for storm water projects throughout the City. City Manager Saunders
stated that the first two projects will be Lake Shore Drive and a Downtown Clermont
retention area.
Don Burris asked if other projects have been funded from this fund. City Manager
Saunders stated that previous stormwater projects were paid from the General Fund,
not the Stormwater Fund. Mayor Pool closed the Public Hearing.
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A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Norquist, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt
Resolution #802.
Resolution//803, 1993-94 Sanitation Fund Budget
Mayor Pool read Resolution//803 by title only and opened the Public Heating. He
stated this budget provides funding for garbage collection, recycling, composting, and
trash collection. Estimated revenues are $531,100. Estimated expenditures are
$574,094. In order to generate the required revenues, a rate increase of $1.40 per
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month per residence customer is needed. This is entirely due to the increase in
tipping fees by Lake County which increased from the 1993 estimated amount of
$153,000 to a 1994 estimate of $216,000 for disposal of the City's garbage. This
equates to approximately $2 a month increase, however, by converting to once-a-week
pickup and through other budget cuts, the rate increase has been limited to $1.40.
No comments were received in regard to Resolution//803 and Mayor Pool closed the
Public Hearing.
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A motion was made by Council Member Turville, seconded by Council
Member Cole, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt
Resolution//803.
Resolution//804, 1993-94 Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund Budget
Mayor Pool read Resolution//804 by title only and opened the Public Heating. He
stated that this resolution will adopt the Cemetery Perpetual Care budget. Estimated
revenues are $17,200 with a transfer of $7,200 to the General Fund for maintenance
of the Cemetery. Only interest earnings may be transferred out of this fund and can
only be used for maintenance of the Cemetery property. No comments were received
in regard to Resolution//804 and Mayor Pool closed the Public Heating.
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A motion was made by Council Member Ivey_, seconded by Council
Member Norquist, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt
Resolution//804.
VISITORS WITH BUSINESS
Mayor Pool the agenda order will be changed to hear Resolution 793 and 794 next.
William H. Gibb, Jr., Resolution//793
Mayor Pool read Resolution//793 by title only and stated that Mr. Gibb is requesting
a Conditional Use Permit to allow cattle grazing on his property. He advised that the
request will require a Quasi-Judicial Hearing and that anyone wishing to speak in
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favor of or in opposition to the request should be sworn in. City Clerk Van Zile
swore in Claude Smoak, 8810 CR 561, Clermont.
City Manager Saunders stated that The Conditional Use Permit request is to allow
cattle grazing on property located northeast of the intersection of Grand Highway and
Pitt Street. Planning and Zoning and staff recommend approval subject to the
conditions listed in Resolution//793.
Claude Smoak addressed the Council and stated Mr. Gibb has asked him to speak for
him, and he also is the adjacent property owner to the property in question. He stated
he had a concern with Condition//3 in that the Conditional Use Permit expires in five
years. Substantial costs are necessary in making the improvements necessary for the
cattle operation and he would like the language changed to include "except as extended
by City Council". Attorney Baird stated that the permit needs to have a time period
and must go through the permit process again.
Mr. Smoak stated questioned Item//7 where a limit is determined regarding the
number of animals. City Manager Saunders advised that new language referring to
IFAS standards have already been incorporated. Mr. Smoak was satisfied with the
new language.
93-168
A motion was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council
Member Ivey, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt
Resolution #793.
Jerry Chicone, Resolution//794
Mayor Pool read Resolution//794 by title only and stated that Mr. Chicone is
requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow cattle grazing on his property. He
advised that the request will require a Quasi-Judicial Hearing and that anyone wishing
to speak in favor of, or in opposition to the request should be sworn in. City Clerk
Van Zile swore in Jerry Chicone, 2025 Siesta Lane, Orlando.
Mr. Chicone stated that his request is identical to the previous request by Mr. Gibb.
City Manager Saunders stated the application is identical to the previous request and
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in the same area. Planning and Zoning and staff recommend approval subject to the
conditions listed in Resolution//794.
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A motion was made by Council Member Turville, seconded by Council
Member Cole, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt
Resolution #794.
Fred Fox Enterprises
Queen Simmons of Fred Fox Enterprises stated change orders are requested, as
follows:
Rebecca Anderson: Install a refrigerator
Total revised contract amount totals $26,100.
$500.00
93-170
A motion was made by Council Member Ivey, seconded by Council
Member Norquist, and carried unanimously to approve the $500 change
order for Rebecca Anderson.
Willie Mae Simmons: Install range and refrigerator.
Total revised contract amount totals $25,240.
$850.00
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A motion was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council
Member Cole, and carried unanimously to approve the $850 change
order for Willie Mae Simmons.
Willie Thompson: Repair sink drains
Total revised contract amount totals $9,021.
$95.00
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A motion was made by Council Member Ivey, seconded by Council
Member Cole, and carried unanimously to approve the $95. O0 change
order for Willie Thompson.
Lonnie Staten: Add air conditioning for medical reasons $1,500.00
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Total revised contract amount totals $26,560.
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A motion was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council
Member Cole, and carried unanimously to approve the $1,500. O0 change
order for Lonnie Staton.
Lonnie Staten: Add a wheel chair ramp
Total Revised contract amount totals $26,860.
$300.00
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A motion was made by Council Member Ivey_, seconded by Council
Member Norquist, and carried unanimously to approve the $500 change
order for Lonnie Staten.
Willie Simmons: No charge change order to install single-hung aluminum windows,
tile kitchen and bathroom only, carpet rest of house.
Council Member Ivey suggested that the money .remaining in the grant be used to sod
the two homes that were demolished and rebuilt. Mrs. Simmons will check with Mr.
Fox if this is posSible.
Fred Sommer, CFT Sports
Mr. Fred Sommer stated that October 21 through 23 will hold the Great Floridian
Triathlon, the largest sporting event in Clermont. He reviewed the event and .stated
that the event will be the same as last year. He requested complimentary use of the
Highlander Hut for October 21, 22, and 23, and assistance from the Police
Department for the crossing Highway 50 during the start of the bike race on Saturday
from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and traffic restrictions at dusk.
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After considerable discussion, a motion was made by Council Member
Norquist, seconded by Council Member Turville, and carried
unanimously to grant the request for complimenta~_ use of the
Highlander Hut, the assistance from the Police Department for Highway_
50 on October 23, and traffic restrictions at dusk as specified.
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NEW BUSINESS
Introduction of Ordinance 257-M
Mayor Pool read Ordinance 257-M by title only. City Manager Saunders stated the
ordinance will close a portion of Bloxam Avenue and Division Street north of Grand
Highway, all located within the Edgewood Lake PUD. Final closing will be subject
to the replatting of the streets within the new subdivision. The alignment of the
streets have been changed from the old City plat which requires closing and replatting.
93-176 A motion was made by Council Member Ivey_ and seconded by Council
Member Norquist to introduce Ordinance 257-M.
Resolution//805 - 1992-93 General Fund Budget Amendments
Mayor Pool read Resolution//805 by title only and opened the public hearing. City
Manager Saunders stated that this resolution formally adopts the 1992-93 General
Fund budget amendments, most of which have previously been approved by the
Council. One item was inadvertently omitted which was approved at the last Council
meeting in the amount of $8,250 for the Rails to Trails conceptual plan and needs to
be added. Mayor Pool closed the public heating.
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A motion was made by Council Member Ivey, seconded by Council
Member Turville, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt
Resolution #805 with an amendment of $8,250 included for the
conceptual plan for the Rails to Trails project.
Resolution//806 - 1992-93 Infrastructure Fund Budget Amendments
Mayor Pool read Resolution #806 by title only and opened tl~e public hearing. City
Manager Saunders stated that this resolution formally adopts the 1992-93
Infrastructure Fund budget amendments. Mayor Pool closed the public hearing.
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A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Turville, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt
Resolution #806.
Resolution #807 - 1992-93 Building Construction Fund Budget Amendments
Mayor Pool read Resolution #807 by title only and opened the public hearing. City
Manager Saunders stated that this resolution formally adopts the 1992-93 Building
Construction Fund budget amendments. Mayor Pool closed the public hearing.
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A motion was made by Council Member Turville, seconded by Council
Member Cole, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt
Resolution #807.
Resolution #808 - 1992-93 Utility Fund Budget Amendments
Mayor Pool read Resolution #808 by title only and opened the public hearing. City
Manager Saunders stated that this resolution formally adopts the 1992-93 Utility Fund
budget amendments.
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A motion was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council
Member Ivey_, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt
Resolution #808.
Attest:
There being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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