03-15-1994 Workshop Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT
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WORKSHOP MEETING
March 15, 1994
A Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday,
March 15, 1994 in the City Hall meeting room. The meeting was called to order by
Mayor Pool, at 6:30 p.m. with the following Council Members in attendance: Council
Member Norquist, Council Member Cole, Council Member Turville, and Council
Member Ivey. Also present was City Manager Saunders.
Carter Property Proposed Road Right-of-Way
City Manager Saunders discussed with the Council the proposed road right-of-way
through the Carter property to the subdivision being proposed by Mr. Rossman.
There was considerable discussion regarding the layout and it was suggested that Mr.
Rossman be invited to a future workshop to discuss the plans.
Jodway/Motel 8 Water Bill Dispute
City Manager Saunders informed the Council that it was time to have a workshop with
Mr. Jodway of Motel 8. He explained that they had met with him a little over three
months ago and had agreed to review the issue again within three months. The
Council suggested meeting with Mr. Jodway on March 29.
Municipal Golf Course Possibility
City Manager Saunders brought the Council up to date on proposed developments in
the area which includes the possibility of another golf course. He reminded the
Council that they had agreed to do a feasibility study regarding municipal golf courses
for the Carter property and asked if the Council was still interested in doing a study.
It was the consensus to proceed with trying to locate a consultant for this study.
Possible Property Acquisition
The possibility of acquiring the corner of 7th Street and DeSoto Street, currently the
location of Advance Electric, was discussed. The City owns the property on two sides
of this corner and if any plans to expand in this area are considered, the lot will need
to be purchased. City Manager Saunders recommended obtaining an appraisal for this
property. There were no objections.
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Dole Citrus Property Acquisition
The possible purchase of the Dole Citrus property on Lake Minneola was discussed.
It was agreed to obtain estimates for an appraisal of this property.
Occupational Licensing of Non-resident Insurance Companies
Charging Occupational Licensing fees for insurance companies who do not actually
have offices in the City of Clermont but are represented by independent agents was
discussed. Under the occupational license law the City can charge these license fees.
No interest was expressed in pursuing licensing at this time.
Sub-Contractor Licensing
Mayor Pool reported that contractors and sub-contractors were both required to
register with City Hall and pay a registration fee prior to doing any work in many
cities where he works. After discussion, there was no interest in pursuing sub-
contractor licensing at this time.
Jaycee Beach Signage
The proposed layout of signs and collection boxes for Jaycee Beach was discussed.
City Manager Saunders stated they would be proceeding with the project as soon as
possible.
Lake Utilities Bulk Water Agreement
A proposed agreement between the City and Lake Utilities in which the City would
purchase bulk water, to serve customers in that area was discussed. City Manager
Saunders stated that under the agreement the City would have the option of
discontinuing the agreement with a 12-month notice allowing the City to connect to its
own well at some point in the future.
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DOT Owned Water Retention Area on Pitt Street
City Manager Saunders stated that we have asked the DOT to transfer the water
retention area they own on Pitt Street to the City, but it appears that a Resolution must
be adopted before it can be finalized. He will keep the Council informed.
Lake Minneola Waterfront Park Design Consultant
The selection of a consultant for the Lake Minneola Waterfront Park was discussed.
City Manager Saunders informed the Council that we should short-list three firms who
would make presentations to the Council. He suggested that the Chairman of the
Parks & Recreation Committee, the Beautification Committee, and he meet to review
the credentials to determine the three short-listed firms. Those firms would make
presentations to the Council at a regularly scheduled meeting. There were no
objections to this procedure.
Clermont Hills Project
City Manager Saunders stated that Rex McPhearson with the Clermont Hills project
has agreed to dedicate the site for the new sewage treatment facility.' City Engineer
Springstead has recommended that we install some test wells on the proposed site to
make sure that we do not have any type of problem with the location being
considered. Council agreed that this should be done as soon as possible.
BaH Field Fee Resolution
City Manager Saunders discussed with the Council the Resolution regarding fees for
use of our ball fields. He explained the Resolution includes a requirement that post-
season games be charged an hourly charge. As a point of clarification, he
recommended that games after the regularly scheduled season games that are to be
played by the teams that were included in the regular season, would not be charged
for post-season play, only teams that come from out of town w.ould be charged the
post-season fee. This is not clear in the Resolution, but he felt that this was the intent
when it was adopted. There was no opposition to this interpretation.
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Gas Main Pressure Reducer Installations
Council Member Turville stated that he had received a complaint from a resident
regarding an installation of a gas main pressure reducer in front of their home. After
discussion it was the consensus that we should meet with Lake Apopka Gas and that
our policy Should state that the reducers should be placed below ground because of the
aesthetics as well as for safety reasons.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Robert A. Pool, Mayor
Attest:
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