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10-25-1994 Regular Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 25, 1994 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday, October 25, 1994 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, 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. CITY MANAGER SAUNDERS' REPORT Workshop Meeting Council Members agreed to hold a Workshop Meeting on Tuesday, November 1, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. in the Police Department Community Services Room. Temporary Street Closing, 13th Street City Manager Saunders stated that a request was received from 13th Street residents requesting a temporary street closing of 13th Street on October 29 from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. They would like to have a "Neighborhood Watch interest/getting to know your neighbor party". Council Members approved of the request. Change Order Request, Bloxam Avenue Extension City Manager Saunders stated there is a Change Order requested on Bloxam Avenue for an additional 12" sleeve on a water main for $570. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 25, 1994 PAGE 2 94-182 A motion was made by Council Member Ivey, seconded by Council Member Cole, and carried unanimously to approve the Change Order request for the Bloxam Avenue extension in the amount of $57O for additional 12" sleeve on a water main. MAYOR POOL'S REPORT Mayor Pool commended Fred Sommers and CFT Sports for the outstanding "Great Floridian Triathlon" held October 22. NEW BUSINESS Resolution No. 842, Florida City Government Week Mayor Pool stated that Florida League of Cities has established October 23-29 as Florida City Government Week, a recognition of the important role played by city government in our everyday lives. It is also a time to encourage citizens to take an active part in their city government and to help promote educational partnerships between city governments and schools. Public Hearing and Introduction of Ordinance 281-C Mayor Pool stated that a Public Hearing and introduction of Ordinance 281-C is for the adoption of our new Land Development Regulations. Mayor Pool stated that if anyone wishes to speak in favor of or in opposition to the regulations must be sworn in. The following were sworn in by Deputy City Clerk Whitlock: Steve Lee, 1411 16th Street, Clermont Lanny Harker, 25470 SE County Road, #42, Umatilla City Manager Saunders stated that the Comprehensive Plan was adopted some time ago and the Land Development Regulations must be adopted to conform with the plan. The regulations were drafted by the Planning Department, reviewed by a citizens committee, and reviewed again by the City Council. The regulations can be amended by the Council if changes need to be made in the future. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 25, 1994 PAGE 3 Steve Lee stated he was concerned with the minimum square footage for residential buildings increasing from 1,000 sq. ft. to 1,200 sq. ft. He asked if the new laws had been reviewed regarding fair housing and if the statutes had been checked regarding violations as to standards. City Attorney Baird stated that the City meets all Federal laws and regulations. He stated the 1,200 sq. ft. requirement was not arbitrary. A review was made of what was available and what was appropriate in the City in regard to housing before the new square footage figure was set. Mayor Pool closed the Public Hearing. 94-183A motion was made by Council Member Turville, seconded by Council Member Cole, and-carried unanimously to introduce Ordinance 281-C. Interlocal Agreement, Lake County Local Option Gas Tax City Manager Saunders stated Lake County has enacted an ordinance providing for the re-imposition of the local option gas tax for an additional ten-year period. The statute governing the tax allows for an interlocal agreement to be entered into which outlines the disbursement of the tax proceeds between the County and the Cities. A League of Cities committee has reviewed several options and has recommended the formula as outlined in the interlocal agreement which distributes 75 % of the tax based on the immediate preceding five fiscal years traffic expenditures and the other 25 % based on prior year's populations. He recommended approval of the agreement. 94-184 A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council Member Ivey_, and carried unanimously to enter into the Interlocal Agreement with Lake County for the re-imposition of the local option gas tax. Equipment Purchases, Fire Department, Rescue Tool City Manager $aunders stated that the Fire Department was given a demonstration by Hall-Mark Fire Apparatus for a Holmatro rescue tool. This tool is designed to free CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 25, 1994 PAGE 4 people who may be trapped in wrecked cars. Chief Bishop is recommending the purchase of a Holmatro tool which is considered "state-of-the-art" equipment. This is a much improved piece of equipment when compared to the Hurst or Amkus tools which have been used in the past. A Holmatro demo tool is available for a total price of $9,400. The list price for this equipment when new is $18,437. The equipment comes with an excellent warranty and local service is available. This is also the first UL Approved tool of its kind and most fire and rescue departments are converting to this type of tool. We have budgeted $8,000 for the purchase of a rescue tool. Fire Fighter Steve Sette and Deputy Fire Chief Paul Anderson stated that the Holmatro rescue tool was a 1992 model. They reported there are additional tips · available at cost for $369.00 plus shipping. 94-185 A motion was made by Council Member Ivey_, seconded by Council Member NorquiSt, and carried unanimously to approve the purchase of the 1992 demo Holmatro from Hall-Mark Fire Apparatus for $9,400 and the additional tips for $369 plus shipping. Equipment Purchases, Parks Department, Racquetball Court Lights City Manager Saunders reported that a $50,000 grant was received for the final additions to the Palatlakaha Recreation Area. Part of this grant must be used for Racquetball Courts and he recommended proceeding with ordering the lighting for the courts. It has been found in the past that the least expensive way to install lighting is to purchase the light poles and fixtures from Musko Lighting and have the City crews install them. This is a sole-source provider item and the cost of the Musko equipment is $3,939 for the project. 94-186 A motion was made by Council Member Ivey, seconded by Council Member Cole, and carried unanimously to approve the purchase of the Musko lighting equipment in the amount of $3,939 for the Palatlakaha Recreation Area racquetball courts. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 25, 1994 PAGE 5 Equipment Purchases, Parks Department, Fitness Court City Manager Saunders reported that the Palatlakaha Recreation Area improvements also includes a fitness court. He recommended the purchase of Model 802 18-station fitness court from Creative Playgrounds, Ltd. Cost for the pressure treated pine model is $4,898. Prices were received from four different suppliers and this is the best price by far for this type of equipment. He recommended approval for purchase at this time. 94-187 A motion was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council Member Turville, and carried unanimously to approve the purchase of the Model 802 18-station fitness court from Creative Playgrounds, Ltd. for Palatlakaha Recreation Area for $4,898. There being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m. Attest: