07-11-1995 Regular Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 11, 199~
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday, July
11, 1995 in the Council Chambers at the Police Department. The meeting was called
to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pool with the following Council Members present:
Mayor Pro Tern Norquist, Council Member Dupee, Council Member Cole, and
Council Member Sargent. Other City officials present were City Manager Saunders,
City Attorney Baird, Planning Director Harker, and Deputy City Clerk Whiflock.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was offered by Mayor Pro Tem Norquist followed by the repeating of
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present.
MINUTES
The minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held June 27, 1995 were approved as
presented.
CITY MANAGER SAUNDERS' REPORT
Immanuel Temple Church, Request to Use Highlander Hut
City Manager Saunders stated that the Immanuel Temple Church is hosting a District
Meeting on Saturday and Sunday, July 29 and 30 and they have requested the use of
the Highlander Hut. Because they will be holding formal religious services, the
request must be approved by the Council.
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,4 motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Dupee, and carried unanimously to approve the use of the
Highlander Hut on July 29 and 30 to the Immanuel Temple Church_for a
District Meeting.
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Gravity Line Change Order
City Manager Saunders reported that Council previously approved a contract to
Marlon. Dunn Construction to install a gravity line on the Florida Power easement
fi.om the Hancock Road lift station to the Knapp property. He recommended that
Council approve a Change Order to extend the line to Highway 50 and to the west end
of the Knapp property. The line is scheduled to be installed in 12-15 months,
however, he recommended proceeding now because the contractor is excellent and
there is no construction going on at this time in the area that the line is to be installed.
The approximate 2,000' additional line will cost $111,429.35.
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A motion was made by Council Member Sargent, seconded by Council
Member Dupee, and carried unanimously to approve the Change Order
for Marlon Dunn Construction for for $111,429.35 for the graviS_ sewer
line extension.
Workshop Meeting
Council Members agreed to hold Workshop Meetings on Thursday, July 13 at 6:00
p.m. and Thursday, July 20 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall conference room.
COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE'S REPORT
Council Member Dupee reported that many fun Labor Day weekend activities are
planned, including a golf tournament on Friday afternoon, September 1.
MAYORAL PROCLAMATION
Mayor Pool stated that Council seats II and IV, currently held by Council Members
Dupee and Sargent are up for election this year. A Primary is scheduled for October
3 if more than two candidates qualify for any one of the seats, and the General
Election is scheduled for November 7. The qualifying dates are August 14 to 18 and
he urged anyone interested to pick up a candidate packet fi.om City Hall.
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VISITORS WITH BUSINESS
Quincy's Steakhouse, Request for Sign Variance
City Manager Saunders stated that Quincy's Steakhouse is requesting a variance to our
sign ordinance for a 30' high sign where 20' is the maximum. Mayor Pool stated that
the request requires that a Quasi-Judicial hearing be held and that anyone wishing to
speak in favor of or in opposition to the request must be sworn in. Tom French,
Acken Signs, 100 Pine Street, Bluefield, W. Virginia and David Conklin, 3530
Mammoth Groves Rd., Lake Wales, FL were sworn in by Deputy City Clerk
Whitlock. Mayor Pool opened the Public Heating.
Mr. French distributed photos showing different viewpoints of the sign and stated that
the new sign has been installed at the allowable 20' height, and it is not visible from
any direction because of the trees they were required to plant 12 years ago. Mr.
Conklin stated that they explored moving the sign or raising the sign to 30' which is
the same height as their previous sign. If the sign was moved to the recommended
location, it would only be visible to traffic coming from Orlando.
City Manager Saunders stated that if the sign were raised to 30', that within a short
period of time the trees that are located on both sides of the sign will grow and
obscure the sign again. Staff's recommendation is for denial of this request.
Mr. French and Mr. Conklin stated the 30' height would be the best solution for
Quincy's updated triangular sign. Mayor Pool stated that several alternatives had been
suggested and they could get with staff to review those options.
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After considerable discussion, a motion was made by Council Member
Sargent, seconded by Council Member Norquist, and carried
unanimously to deny the sign variance request from 20' to 30'.
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NEW BUSINESS
Introduction of Ordinance 285-M
City Manager Saunders stated that 'Ordinance 285-M is for introduction only to amend
the current franchise agreement with Cablevision Industries of Central Florida.
Mayor Pool Read Ordinance 285-M by title only.
City Manager Saunders stated Cablevision Industries of Central Florida is negotiating
a sale of their cablevision service to Time Warner, Inc. Lake County and the cities
within the County who are served by Cablevision Industries have met with CVI
representatives and discussed several franchise changes to include prior to the cities
and County approving the transfer and the changes are incorporated in Ordinance 285-
M. He stated the word "will" in Section 8, on Page 5 should be changed to "may",
and "within 90 days" should be added.
95-138 A motion was made by Council Member Cole and seconded by Council
Member Dupee to introduce Ordinance 285-M.
Introduction of Ordinance 286-M
City Manager Saunders stated that Ordinance 286-M is for introduction only, which
will transfer Cablevision Industries of Central Florida's franchise agreement with the
City to Time Warner, Inc. The amendments included in Ordinance 285-M will carry
over to the franchise with Time Warner. The original franchise agreement is
scheduled to expire in 1999, however, one of the amendments included above extends
the franchise for a period of seven years from the amendment date, adding three years
to the agreement. Mayor Pool read Ordinance 286-M by title only.
95-139 A motion was made by Council Member Dupee and seconded by Council
Member Cole to introduce Ordinance 286-M.
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Grant Acceptance
City Manager Saunders stated that notification has been received from the Dept. of
Environmental Protection that we have been awarded a $100,000 matching grant for
Phase I of the Clermont Waterfront Park. He recommended acceptance of the grant.
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A motion was made by Council Member Dupee, seconded by Council
Member Cole, and carried unanimously to accept the $100,000 grant
from the Department of Environmental Protection.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Immanuel Temple Church
Daryl Forehand stated he represented the Immanuel Temple Church. City Manager
Saunders informed him that their request to use the Highlander Hut had been approved
earlier in the meeting.
Mr. Forehand stated that Jenkins Auditorium would more adequately meet their needs
for the District meeting, but it is used weekly by another church. City Manager
Saunders stated that they have been given notice and will be meeting elsewhere in
about two months, however, they did state that if Jenldns was needed, they would
relinquish it. Mr. Forehand will contact Mrs. Whitlock regarding this possibility.
Traffic Citations
Don Bun-is suggested that more speeding tickets be given to the sand trucks travelling
on Highway 50. Mayor Pool assured him that the Police Department was issuing
considerably more tickets to any and all speeders.
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There being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Attest:
seph E. V{g~ile, City Clerk