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03-08-1994 Regular Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 8, 1994 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday, March 8, 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, 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. MINUTES The minutes of the Regular Meeting held February 22, 1994 were approved as presented. CITY MANAGER SAUNDERS' REPORT Council Workshop City Manager Saunders reminded Council Members of a Council Workshop scheduled for Tuesday, March 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the City Hall conference room to hear a presentation by the Director of the Eustis Community Redevelopment Agency and review the proposed Land Development Regulations. Grand Highway Well Surge Valve City Manager Saunders explained that the Citrus Tower area experiences a reduction in pressure in the water lines at times. The City is required to maintain a minimum pressure of 20 PSI and the installation of a surge valve will accomplish this. Public Services Director Davis and City Engineer Springstead recommend installing a surge valve on the Grand Highway well. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING March 8, 1994 PAGE 2 The estimated cost from a sole-source provider is $8,500 for materials and not more than $5,000 for installation. 94-031 A motion was made by_ Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council Member Cole, and carried unanimously to approve the purchase and installation of a surge valve on the Grand Highway_ well. MAYOR POOL'S REPORT Mayor Pool stated he would like to see landscaped islands on Lake Shore Drive and East Avenue and he will discuss this idea at a Workshop meeting. NEW BUSINESS Kathryn Ustler, Trustee, Introduction Of Ordinance 262-M Mayor Pool stated that Ordinance 262-M will rezone approximately 54 acres located north of Jacks Lake Road east of Grand Highway from R-R (Rural Residential) to R-1 (Single Family Residential). City Manager Saunders pointed out the location on the aerial map. Mayor Pool stated that the ordinance is for introduction only and he read the ordinance by title only. 94-032 A motion was made by Council Member Cole and seconded by Council Member Norquist to introduce Ordinance 262-M. William Gibb, Jr. Trustee, Introduction of Ordinance 263-M Mayor Pool stated that Ordinance 263-M will rezone approximately 20 acres located adjacent to the northeast corner of the property addressed under Ordinance 262-M from R-R (Rural Residential) to R-1 (Single Family Residential). City Manager Saunders pointed out the location on the aerial map. Mayor Pool stated that the ordinance is for introduction only and he read the ordinance by title only. 94-033 A morion was made by Council Member Ivey_ and seconded by Council Member Norquist to introduce Ordinance 263-M. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING March 8, 1994 PAGE 3 Police Department, Additional Dispatch Position City Manager Saunders stated that Chief Tyndal is requesting authorization to add one additional dispatch person at the Police Department. He explained that all dispatchers are now required to be certified, and two dispatchers are needed at certain times. 94-034 A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council Member Turville and carried unanimously to approve the addition ora dispatch position at the Police Department. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS Police Department Lighting and Signage Council Member Norquist asked about public access improvements to the Police Department entrance. City Manager Saunders stated that additional signage has been ordered and the lighting appears to be sufficient. Mayors Cup Regatta Mayor Pool stated he had the privilege of welcoming Governor Chiles on Saturday, March 5 while he attended the Mayors Cup Regatta at Lake Minneola. There being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m. Robert A. Pool, Mayor Attest: h E. Van Zile C~j~fCle~k