05-25-1993 Regular Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT
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MAY 25, 1993
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday,
May 25, 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, Planning Director Harker, 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 May 11, 1993 were approved as presented,
and the Workshop Meeting held May 6 were approved as corrected on page 3, line 7
to Greater Hills and Greater Groves, and line 9 to south of Highway 50.
CITY MANAGER SAUNDERS' REPORT
Workshop Meeting
City Manager Saunders suggested scheduling a Workshop Meeting for June 1, 1993 at
7:00 p.m. Council Members agreed to this time.
Purchase of 1980 GMC 6000 Truck
City Manager Saunders stated that $6,500 was budgeted to refurbish a 1978 Ford
truck to use as a chipper truck for Public Services. The truck has been out of service
for over three years and a bucket truck is now being used for' this and many other
uses. A 1980 GMC 6000 truck with 59,000 miles and a 12' bed, is available for
$6,500 that they will paint white. Public Service Director Davis stated the truck has
been checked mechanically and he recommends purchasing it.
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A motion was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council
Member Cole, and carried unanimously to purchase the I980 GMC 6000
truck for $6,500.
Police Department Building Change Order #4
City Manager Saunders stated that seven items are included in Change Order//4 for
the new Police Department Building. All items were done at our request and are
reasonable. They include:
Relocate Backflow Preventer
Revise Grades, Misc. Concrete Changes
Duct Work Addition at Muster Room
Reception Window Change
New Lockers
Add Refrigerator Circuit
Increase Paved Area at Montrose Street
197.00
4,613.00
1,037.00
1,295.00
3,208.00
217.00
1,637.00
Total for Change Order No. 4
$12.~204.00
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A motion was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council
Member Turville, and carried unanimously to approve Change Order #4
for the new Police Department buiMing.
MAYOR POOL'S REPORT
Mayor Pool thanked the Kiwanis Club for their efforts in the "Adopt A Highway" in
cleaning debris from the street last weekend.
MAYORAL PROCLAMATION
May, 1993 is Law Enforcement Month
Mayor Pool read a Proclamation acknowledging Law Enforcement Month and stated
he is proud of our Police Department personnel and they are to be commended.
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NEW BUSINESS
Resolution//787
Mayor Pool stated that Resolution #787 commends Detective Daniel Cheatam for
actions above and beyond the call of duty in single-handedly, while off-duty,
apprehending two armed robbery suspects on April 4, 1993.
Mayor Pool asked Detective Cheatam to come forward and receive resolution//787.
Chief Tyndal stated he is personally proud of Detective Cheatam and all the Police
Department personnel and with the support received in the past.
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A motion was made by Council Member Ivy, seconded by Council
Member Cole, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt
Resolution #787 commending Detective Daniel Cheatam.
Mayor Pool stated the City is very fortunate to have such a fine group of dedicated
individuals as Clermont's Police Department.
Introduction of Ordinance 251-M
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Mayor Pool stated that Ordinance 251-M would close a portion of Lakeshore Drive
between East Avenue and 2nd Street between the water's edge and a point 7' south of
the existing pavement. He read the Ordinance by title only.
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A motion was made by Council Member Cole and seconded by Council
Member Norquist to introduce Ordinance 251-M.
Russell Lambert and Marino Thomas, Resolution//785
City Manager Saunders stated that the applicants were unable to attend the Planning
and Zoning meeting and have requested the item be tabled until the June 8 Council
meeting.
Council members agreed to table Resolution #785 until the June 8 Council meeting.
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David Johnson, Resolution//784
Mayor Pool read Resolution//784 by title only. City Manager Saunders stated that a
shopping center is proposed to be located south of Highway 50 and east of Highway
27 which takes in both sides of the sOuthern part of Grand Highway. The total
building area planned is about 185,000 sq. ft. to be built in two phases with phase I
being a major discount retailer in a building of approximately 103,000 sq. ft.
Planning and Zoning have heard the request and recommend approval with the listed
conditions in the Conditional Use Permit.
Mayor Pool advised that the Conditional Use Permit request requires a Quasi-Judicial
hearing, and that all those people wishing to speak in favor of, or opposition to the
request should be sworn in. The following people were sworn in:
Kameran Khosravani
Randy Friloux
Alan Carpenter
French Galford
808 Silversmith Circle, Lake Mary, FL
1124 O'Day Drive, Winter Springs, FL
399 Lake Mary Road, Lake Mary, FL
P.O. Box 1187, Clermont, FL
Mayor Pool opened the public hearing, Mr. Khosravani stated he and Mr. Alan
Carpenter were engineers working for the firm of Conklin, Porter & Holmes. He .
stated Mr. Randy Friloux was a soil slope expert who will answer questions regarding
the proposed geotechnical stabilization system for the slopes.
Mr. Khosravani reviewed the background of the site location and the proposed
development. A portion of Grand Highway to the south will need to be relocated and
an easement of 80' rather than 60' will be granted. The development will lose about
2.6 acres because of the easement and highway relocation. The development will also
reconstruct Hook Street with drainage to their retention pond. Utilities on Grand
Highway will also be relocated at cost to the developer. To conserve usable acreage
and reduce costs, a geotechnical stabilization system is proposed for the substantial
grade change on the south side.
Mr. Khosravani also stated they were requesting 9' parking rather than the 10'
parking required by the City in order tO' satisfy the tenant's minimum parking
standards. Mayor Pool suggested that double-striping of 9' spaces would help.
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Mr. Friloux showed slides of the proposed geotechnical stabilization system
manufactured by Tensar. The Florida Department of Transportation has researched
this product and have used it on several projects. Council Member Turville asked if
herbicides were used on the ground cover on the slopes. Mr. Friloux stated he
understood that a broad leaf weed killer was applied, but weed control was not his
area of expertise.
Mr. French Galford stated he favored the development. Mayor Pool closed the public
hearing.
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A motion was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council
Member Cole and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt
Resolution//784 with the addition of requiring double-striping in 9'
parla'ng spaces, and the requirement for Ci~_ approval of herbicide used
on the slopes.
Recreation Program Fees, Resolution #786
Mayor Pool read Resolution #786 by title only. He explained that the fees for ball
field usage and summer recreation program were reviewed at the last Council
Workshop. The resolution will adjust the fee for non-residents in the summer
recreation program from $10 to $12 per week. The per team fee for leagues using the
ball fields will remain $45 per team, but an additional $25 per player will be charged
for each non-city resident.
City Manager Saunders stated that several years ago the City charged a non-resident
fee in addition to the team fee, and most cities are doing this because there is no
financial support from the County. A survey was conducted of the last Little League
which showed that 71% were non-city residents.
Mayor Pool stated that some business owners who don't live within the City limits
have expressed a concern. City Manager Saunders stated that any person who owns
business property will not be charged. Mayor Pool opened the public hearing and
asked for comments from the audience. No comments were received, and Mayor
Pool closed the public hearing.
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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 #786.
YMCA Lease Renewal
City Manager Saunders stated that the YMCA is requesting renewal of the lease of
their building at 630 DeSoto Street. The current monthly rent is $101 and he
recommended that the lease be renewed at the current rate for another year.
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A motion was made by Council Member Ivey, seconded by Council
Member Cole, and carried unanimously to approve the lease renewal of
630 DeSoto Street for one year at SI01 per month to the YMCA.
MISC. COMMENTS
City Manager Saunders informed Lucille DuRamus that her concern could be
addressed at the June 1 Workshop meeting to begin at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
There being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned at 9:21 p.m.
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