02-15-1994 Workshop Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT
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February 15, 1994
A Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday,
February 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 Engineer Springstead, Public Services
Director Davis, City Manager $aunders and Planning Director Harker.
Proposed Sewer System
The proposed sewer system for the east side of Clermont was discussed with City
Engineer Springstead displaying a map indicating the proposed site for the new sewage
treatment plant and the proposed force mains and gravity lines that would be
constructed in the initial phase. The map also indicated the modifications and new
lines to redirect lift stations 26, 21, and 18 to flow into the new system.
After considerable discussion it was the consensus that we should proceed and that
City Engineer Springstead should now prepare a written scope of services and cost
estimates following the conceptual plans that were discussed.
Spray Field Nitrate Levels
Each Council Member was given a copy of the letter recently received from the Dept.
of Environmental Protection regarding the nitrate levels of our spray field. This letter
and our obligations were discussed at length and Mr. Springstead pointed out that by
redirecting lift stations 26, 21, and 18 we would be reducing our loading on the spray
field from an average of 770,000 gallons per day to 440,000 gallons per day which is
part of the suggestions made by DEP.
Also discussed was the quality of the effluent being sprayed and it was noted that
sometimes during cold weather the nitrate levels do exce~ the maximum standards.
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Aerial Topographig Surveys
The need for an aerial topographic survey for the Central Business District was
discussed. Businesses in this area that would like to expand would need central water
retention. Mr. Springstead also stated that the Easflake storm basin should also be
considered at this time for aerial topography. The benefits of aerial topography for
the proposed beach front project and Rails to Trails project was also discussed.
After discussion it was concluded that we should bid out the aerial topography for the
Central Business District with alternate bids for the Bloxam Avenue corridor and the
Easflake basin.
Minneola Beach Front Project
Planning Director Harker left the meeting at approximately 7:30 p.m. Forest Michael
entered the meeting at this time and gave a brief review of what he proposes to
accomplish for the City Council with regards to a conceptual master plan for the Lake
Minneola beach front project.
At 'this point Council Member Ivey asked if the Consultant's Competitive Negotiation
Act would have to be considered before hiring Mr. Michael. City Manager Saunders
stated that he would look into this prior to making a recommendation to the Council
and no dollars were discussed as far as services that would be presented by Mr.
Michael. Mr. Michael left the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Jaycee Beach Parking Fees
Council Members discussed the various options for controlling parking at Jaycee
Beach. As discussed in previous meetings, the object would be to control the parking
in such a way that beach visitors would pay a parking fee.
After considerable discussion it was determined that since we hope to start a complete
rehabilitation of the beach within the next two years, that at this time the best option
would be for signage informing people that a fee is required and place honor boxes
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similar to the boat ramp box at various locations. Signs would also be placed at each
entrance to the beach reminding people that their cars will be ticketed if they do not
display the parking permit.
Cemetery Regulations
The request for foot markers at the cemetery was discussed. City Manager Saunders
indicated that from time to time requests have been made for military foot markers
(actually a head marker) be placed on the foot of the grave site. After discussion it
was the consensus to place a rule change on the Council Agenda for Council
consideration that would allow an additional Veteran's marker (to be placed adjacent
to the head marker).
Proposed Library Expansion
City Manager Saunders showed Council Members what is being proposed for the
library for parking which include approximately 10 non-paved spaces. He pointed out
that they are in a Central Business District which does not have a parking
requirement. We do not have any parking guidelines in our Code, however, the
recommended parking for a library our size would be 45 spaces. The library is
proposing to have approximately 23 paved and 10 non-paved spaces.
After discussion it was the consensus to allow this configuration and if at a later date
it proves to be a problem, parking modifications could be made.
Lakeview Hills Traffic
The complaints we have received from the Lakeview Hills Subdivision regarding
traffic were discussed. City Manager Saunders told Council Members that three
representatives from the Home Owner's Association met with him and recommended
three-way stop signs at Brogden and Ridge, and at Brogden and Lake Shore Drive.
There was no support for the stop signs on Lake Shore Drive, however, there was'
some discussion regarding the merits of stop signs at Ridge.
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Mayor Pool suggested that the speed limit possibly should be lowered. After
discussion, City Manager Saunders suggested-that the speed limit be lowered to 25,
paint pedestrian crossings at Brogden and Ridge and Lake Shore and Ridge, and install
the appropriate pedestrian crossing signs and see if this helps with the problems. City
Council agreed that this should be the first step in addressing the traffic problem in
this area.
Triathlon Request
City Manager Saunders reviewed a request from Fred Sommers requesting an
additional triathlon at the Jaycee Beach area by moving the triathlon scheduled for
Groveland on February 27. Council Members did not opose the additional event.
Fire Department Red Lights
City Manager Saunders reviewed Fire Chief Bishop's request to allow volunteer
firemen to utilize red lights in their vehicles when responding to calls. He explained
that this would be monitored carefully and that anyone abusing this red light policy
would not be allowed to utilize it in the future. No opposition was expressed to this
policy.
City Manager Absence
City Manger Saunders informed Council Members that he had volunteered to
chaperon a junior high school field trip several months ago and did not realize that it
would conflict with the February 22 meeting. He asked if any Council Members
would have a problem with him missing the meeting and he reviewed the agenda
items. No Council Members objected to his absence at the February 22 meeting.
Lake Apopka Natural Gas Reducers
Council Member Turville discussed Lake Apopka Natural Gas' practice of placing
reducer regulators above-grade in front of peoples homes along the right-of-way. He
referenced one that was recently placed on Lake Shore Drive. Council discussed not
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only the aesthetics, but the hazardous situation that this practice causes. City Manager
Saunders will contact Lake Apopka Natural Gas regarding these installations.
Occupational Licensing for Mobile Vets
Council Member Turville asked that City Manager Saunders look into the need for
occupational licensing for mobile veterinarians and inquired as to the City's use of Dr.
Zagrocki. City Manager Saunders indicated that it was his understanding that a City
occupational license was not required unless his office was located in the City limits
with County licensing, but he will look into the situation.
Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Attest:
Robert A. Pool, Mayor
E. Van ile~it~
Clerk