03-09-1993 Regular Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 9, 1993
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday,
March 9, 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: Mayor Pro Tem
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 February 23, 1993 and Workshop Meeting
held February 9, 1993 were approved as presented.
CITY MANAGER SAUNDERS' REPORT
Pension Board Meeting
City Manager Saunders suggested scheduling a Pension Board Meeting for March 23,
1993 at 7:00 p.m. Council Members agreed to this time.
Central Business District Possible Storm Water Retention Area
City Manager Saunders stated that City Engineer Springstead is recommending a 1'
aerial topographical survey for Center Lake drainage basin which needs to be put out
for bid.
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A motion was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council
Member Turville, and carried unanimously to advertise for a 1' aerial
topographical survey_ for the Center Lake drainage basin.
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COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE'S REPORT
Council Member Turville reported that the configuration of the left turn lanes when
headed west on Highway 50 past the intersection with 8th Street create a dangerous
situation and asked that City Manager Saunders request the Department of
Transportation to review the stripping.
COUNCIL MEMBER IVEY'S REPORT
Council Member Ivey reported that he and City Manager Saunders attended the
League of Cities' Legislative Action Day in Tallahassee February 23 and 24. They
had the opportunity to talk to area legislators about issues of interest.
MAYOR POOL'S REPORT
Mayor Pool reported he attended services at the Assembly of God Church where they
recognized the local law enforcement officers in Mascotte, Clermont, Groveland, and
the Highway Patrol.
VISITORS WITH BUSINESS
Introduction of Ordinance 277-C
Mayor Pool read Ordinance 277-C by title only and explained this is an introduction
of an ordinance that would change the meeting time of the Planning & Zoning
Commission from 7:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mr. Jack Sargent, Chairman of the
Planning Zoning Commission stated that members would like to start the meeting at
the earlier 7:00 p.m. time.
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A motion was made by Council Member Ivey_ and seconded by Council
Member Cole to introduce Ordinance 277-C.
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Police Department Building Change Order
City Manager Saunders stated that five items are included in Change Order #1 for the
new Police Department Building. They include:
Add Handicap Grab Bars
Fill Unknown Septic Tanks (6 on property)
Provide Rack Mount Intercom
Revise Entry Glazing
Change Metal Roof System
128.00
3,544.00
270.00
546.00
Deduct (898.00)
Total for Change Order No. 1
$3,590.00
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A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by_ Council
Member Norquist, and carried unanimously to approve Change Order #1
for the new Police Department building.
Equipment Purchase
City Manager Saunders stated $7,000 was included in this year's budget for the
purchase of a fork lift to be used in handling our recycling materials. Mr. Jones,
Public Works Supervisor is recommending the purchase of a used fork lift for $5,500
that is in good mechanical condition. This purchase will qualify for reimbursement
through the State recycling grant which is administered by Lake County.
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A motion was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council
Member Ive~, and carried unanimously to approve the purchase of the
fork lift for $5,500.
Sunnydell Drive Sewer Project
City Manager Saunders stated the two methods were considered to repair the
Sunnydell drive sewer were to install a liner, or replace it with a new line. The quote
received for the liner was $24,891.
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City Engineer Springstead estimates the construction of a new line to total $18,447
which includes an engineering estimate of $2,546. The installation of a new line is
recommended. -
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A motion was made by Council Member Ivey_, seconded by Council
Member Turville. and carried unanimously to proceed with the
engineering and bid_for a sewer line replacement on Sunnydell Drive.
Lakeshore Drive Storm Water
City Manager Saunders stated the West Lakeshore Drive area is subject to flooding.
He reviewed plans for a modified "T" turn around that would raise the elevation at the
end of the road 100-200' and include a retention area in the northern end of the right-
of-way. The estimate for the project is $42,000 which includes new curb and gutter.
Estimated engineering costs are $4,462.00.
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A motion was made by Council Member Turville, seconded by Council
Member Cole, and carried unanimously to proceed with the engineering
and bid for the West Lakeshore Drive Storm Water project.
OTHER COMMENTS
Tree Removals
City Manager Saunders stated that Council Members had discussed the removal of two
trees, one on DeSoto Street and the other on 7th Street. Council Members previously
agreed the tree on 7th Street should be removed in accordance with the
recommendation of the Lake County Forester.
After personal inspection by Council Members of the tree in question on DeSoto
Street, it was agreed that it should also be removed.
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There being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Attest:
Robert A. Pool, Mayor