06-13-1995 Regular Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 13, 1995
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday,
June 13, 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 Finance Director Van
Zile.
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 May 23, 1995 and Special Meetings
of May 2, 1995 and May 16, 1995 were approved as presented.
CITY MANAGER SAUNDERS' REPORT
Change Order - Hancock Road Well
City Manager Saunders stated that Centech Utility Corporation was awarded the bid
for the new well on Hancock Road in the amount of $88,830. The well was drilled
an additional 125', stand-by costs were added, and test pumping required by 'Dept. of
Environmental Protection was completed, adding additional costs. However, they
were 82 days over their time period for the contract for $16,400 deduction. The net
change is a reduction of $8,316.75. This change order will close out the job.
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A motion was made by Council Member Dupee, seconded by Council
Member Sargent, and carried unanimously to approve the change order
for Centech Utili~_ Corporation for $8,316. 75 less than the contract of
$88,8so.
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Florida Dept. of Transportation Turnpike Changes
City Manager Saunders informed members that the Turnpike District intends to
restructure their toll rates, open some new ramps and interchanges, and switch from a
ticket basis toll collection to a coin system beginning in the Summer. As part of their
public outreach they will be holding informational meetings in various locations
throughout Central Florida and they have inquired about the possibility of
incorporating with one of the regular City Council meetings.
It was the consensus of the Council Members to allow the informational meeting if
there is a genuine need.
Ball Field Tournament Request
City Manager Saunders stated that the President of the Board of Directors for the
South Lake Little League reported that the State Senior League Tournament has
requested the use of Bishop Field from July 31 to August 4. The League requests that
the League be charged the hourly fee or actual costs, whichever is less.
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A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Norquist, and carried unanimously to approve the State Senior
League Tournament from July 31 to August 4for actual costs, or the
hourly fee of $15, whichever is less.
Workshop Meeting
Council Members agreed to hold a Workshop Meeting on Wednesday, June 21 at 6:00
p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Police Department.
COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE'S REPORT
Council Member Dupee reminded those present of the Chamber breakfast on Friday,
June 16 where Senator Karen Johnson will present a 1995 Legislative report.
MAYOR'S REPORT
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Mayor Pool reported that more recycling bins should be installed at the JayCee Beach
area.
VISITORS WITH BUSINESS
Gator Fireworks - Open Air Sales and Tent Permit
City Manager Saunders stated that Mr. Karl Oshman was unable to attend the meeting
but asked for approval of an Open Air Sales Permit and Tent Permit for June 23
through July 4. The tent would be located in the southwest corner of the South Lake
Plaza Shopping Center and would be used for the display and sale of fireworks. Mr.
Oshman has had a fireworks stand in this location for the past three years and there
have not been problems in the past and approval is recommended of his request.
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A motion was made by Council Member Dupee, seconded by Council
Member Cole, and carried unanimously to approve the Open Air Sales
and Tent Permit for Gator Fireworks at the South Lake Pla~a from Jttne
23 through July 4.
· BonJorn Realty
City Manager Saunders stated that Pam BonJorn of BonJorn Realty is requesting a
variance to our sign ordinance to allow a permanent changeable copy sign at 516 W.
Hwy. 50. Mayor Pool stated that the request requires that a Quasi-Judicial heating be
held and that anyone wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition to the request must
be sworn in. Pam BonJorn, 516 W. Hwy. 50 was sworn in by City Clerk Van Zile.
Mayor Pool opened the Public Heating.
Mrs. BonJorn stated that she ordered a sign for her business in February of 1994 but
the sign was not delivered until January of 1995, and the sign ordinance rules changed
in November of 1994. She reviewed the documentation of her February 2, 1994
order and the sign delivery/installation on January 5, 1995.
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City Manager Saunders stated that the new sign regulations adopted as part of our
Land Development Regulations in November, 1994 prohibited the use of permanent
changeable copy signs. The Planning Department was aware of the problem Mrs.
BonJorn was having with the delivery of the sign, and the sign would have been
allowable under the old regulations. He stated that a letter was received late today
from Valerie Turner, the property owner to the west. Mrs. Turner is opposed to the
variance request to put a sign up. He stated he tried unsuccessfully to reach Mrs.
Turner by telephone and she may think it is a request for an additional sign.
City Manager Saunders stated that due to the circumstances of the delays that could
not be controlled by Mrs. BonJorn and because the sign would have been legal if it
had been received approximately two months earlier, the staff recommends approval
of the request. City Attorney Baird agreed the variance should be granted under
degree of estoppel. Mayor Pool closed the Public Hearing.
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A motion was made by Council Member Sargent, seconded by Council
Member Norquist, and carried unanimously to approve the changeable
copy sign currently installed at BonJorn Real~_ , 516 W. Hwy. 50.
NEW BUSINESS
Occupational License
City Manager Saunders stated that advertisements were placed asking for interested
citizens to participate on an Occupational License Committee and the following four
people have indicated their willingness to serve:
Sue Anaya
John Birch
'Ann Delamater
Jim Johnson
Sign Business Owner
Accountant
Newspaper Ad Salesperson
Jewelry Business Owner
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A motion was made by Council Member Dupee, seconded by Council
Member Cole. and carried unanimously to establish the Occupational
License Committee and appoint the above four members.
MAK, Inc. A~reement
City Manager Saunders stated that in September of 1994 the City entered into an
agreement with MAK, Inc., the owners of the Knapp property adjacent to Greater
Pines. In that agreement the City agreed to have sewer service available by
September of 1995. In return, MAK would purchase 100 sewer connections at that
time for their proposed development. The City is in the process of completing the
temporary sewer plant and the lift station on Hancock Road to meet the obligations of
the agreement.
City Manager Saunders stated that Mr. Mandell of MAK, Inc. has requested a delay
in the payment of the 100 impact fees totalling $237,400 since they will not be
proceeding with the Knapp project at this time. It has also been determined that a
sewer line easement through the Knapp property and the Greater Pines property is the
best and most economical route available to allow our future sewer transmission line
from the west to connect to the Hancock Road lift station. This route would eliminate
the need to build an additional lift station and would shorten the route by several
hundred feet. Mr. Mandell is willing to grant this easement at no cost and will also
annex 10 acres of property located on the right and left of the entrance to the Greater
Hills subdivision which will make other properties contiguous and able to annex in
return for delaying payment of the fees.
City Manager Saunders recommended a three-year payoff of $237,400 owed to the
City with $70,000 payable when sewer is available, $70,000 one year later, and
$97,400 one year after that. He felt that Mr. Mandell will accept this proposal.
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A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Sargent, and carried unanimously to approve an amended
agreement with MAK Inc, providing for a 3-year payq_lT of $237,400
owed in impact fees, annexing approximately 10 acres at the entrance of
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the Greater Pines subdivision, and the granting of an sewer line
easement across the Knapp property_ and Greater Pines subdivision to the
Ci~.
Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement Amendment
City Manager Saunders stated that several months ago the City entered into a state-
wide mutual aid agreement which provides procedures for mutual aid throughout the
State between governmental agencies. They have made some minor changes which do
not change the intent of the agreement. He recommended approval of the amended
agreement.
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A motion was made by Council Member Sargent, seconded by Council
Member Cole, and carried unanimously to approve the amended
Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement.
There being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Attest:
Robert A. Pool, Mayor
~Ph E.J ~an~Clerk