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05-23-1995 Regular Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 23, 1995 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday, May 25, 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, Finance Director Van Zile, and Deputy City Clerk Whitlock. INVOCATION The Invocation was offered by Dennis Horton 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 9, 1995 were approved as presented. CITY MANAGER SAUNDERS' REPORT Ball Field Fees City Manager Saunders informed the Council that a fee schedule for the use of the ball fields was adopted two years ago which included any post season play to be charged an hourly rate. Last year it was amended and those teams who played regularly through the season were not charged an hourly fee for the post-season games. A request has been made that the District 14 Little League teams play the post-season games without fees. He suggested that those District 14 games played during the week days not be charged any fees, but those games played on the weekends be charged for the actual costs incurred. 95-117 A motion was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council Member Sargent, and carried unanimously that District 14 Little League post-season games hem on week days not be charged any fees, and actual costs charged for those games hem during the weekend. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 23, 1995 Page 2 COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE'S REPORT Council Member Dupee stated she had a request to install lights on the soccer field at Palaflakaha Recreation Area. Council Member Dupee invited all to attend a Chamber of Commerce breakfast on Friday, June 23 at the Citrus Tower where Senator Johnson will give a recap of the last legislative session. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Pool congratulated long-time resident and community volunteer Mrs. Gretchen Czech, who celebrated her 100th birthday last Sunday. OLD BUSINESS Final Reading of Ordinance 282-M City Manager Saunders stated that Ordinance 282-M will annex approximately 175 acres located on the north side of S.R. 50 east of Jacks Lake and west of Jacks Lake Road. Mayor Pool read the Ordinance by title only and 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. Mr. Dennis Horton of 900 W. Hwy. 50, Clermont was sworn in by City Clerk Van Zile. Mr. Horton stated that they wish to annex the property now, but will address the zoning of the property at a later time. City Manager Saunders recommended that the property be annexed and stated that the property can be included in the upcoming Comprehensive Plan amendment. Mayor Pool closed the Public Hearing. 95-118 A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council Member Dupee, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt Ordinance 282-M. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 23, 1995 Page 3 Final Reading of 283-M City Manager Saunders stated that Ordinance 283-M will annex approximately 9 acres located on the south side of $.R. 50, approximately 600' west of the intersection of S.R. 50 and Jacks Lake Road. Mayor Pool read the Ordinance by title only and 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. Planning Director Harker stated that he had received a call from Mr. Bosserman, the owner, who stated he had a conflict and could not attend the meeting, but asked that the Council proceed with the annexation. No one requested to be sworn in. City Manager Saunders recommended approval of the annexation. 95-119 A motion was made by Council Member Dupee, seconded by Council Member Cole, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt Ordinance No. 283-M. NEW BUSINESS Resolution No. 866 City Manager Saunders stated that Resolution 866 will amend the fees charged for the JayCee beach area to provide for an annual non-resident beach pass. He recommended that non-residents be able to purchase a beach parking pass at a cost of $25 to be issued on a calendar year basis. Mayor Pool read Resolution 866 by title only. 95-120 A motion was made by Council Member Dupee, seconded by Council Member Cole, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt. Resolution No, 866. CITY OF CLERMONT 1VHNUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 23, 1995 Page 4 Bid Award - Tree Pruning and Removal City Manager Saunders stated that the low bidder that was awarded the contract for the tree pruning and removal project at the last Council meeting has not been able to provide the City with the required insurance documentation. The second low bidder has also not been able to provide the required documentation. He recommended awarding the bid to the third-low bidder, Pro Tree Service for $19,430, who is able to provide the necessary documents. City Manager Saunders stated that $10,000 was budgeted for the tree project this year. He recommended that an additional $9,430 be appropriated. The trees that have been targeted have been designated as hazardous and should be pruned or removed as soon as possible. 95-121 A motion was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council Member Dupee, and carried unanimously to award the tree pruning and removal bid to Pro Tree Service for $19,430 and appropriate $9,430 from the General Fund. Change Order City Manager Saunders stated that the change order with Marlon Dunn Contracting was discussed with the Council at last week's Special Council Meeting. This will be to install approximately 1,000 feet of additional sewer gravity line on Hancock Road from the south edge of the Knapp property to the lift station that is now under construction (Sewer System East). The agreement with MAK, Inc. to provide sewer service required this location for connection. The developer in that same agreement committed to purchasing 100 sewer connections at the time the sewer is available subject to availability no later than June 30, 1995. The change order totals $43,932.55 for approximately 1,000' of gravity sewer line. 95-122 A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council Member Norquist, and carried unanimously to approve a change order with Marlon Dunn Contracting for $43,932.55for approximately 1,000" of graviS_ sewer line for Sewer System East. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 23, 1995 Page 5 AUDIENCE COMMENTS Jet Ski/Motor Boat Restrictions Jim Johnson asked that the Council investigate possible restrictions for jet skiers and motor boats in the JayCee Beach area as he has witnessed several dangerous situations where they come very close to the pier and beach and also disturb fishing. He spoke with the Lake County Sheriff Marine Officer who patrols the lake and he stated that there is a zone in the lake that Clermont can patrol. Mr. Johnson asked that a boundary be set up or enforcement commenced. Council Member Norquist stated he has had complaints about this and asked that it be put on the next Workshop agenda. Clermont Jr. Women's Clubhouse Suzy Gibson stated she was a member of the Clermont Jr. Women's Club and the clubhouse is located at 655 Broome Street. The meetings are held at night and the street light across the street is blocked by a large tree, so it is very dark and dangerous. She asked that the tree either be trimmed or another street light be installed. City Manager Saunders stated he will investigate the problem. Mr. & Mrs. Andre Gamier Mr. and Mrs. Andre Garnier stated they had not been compensated fully from the City's insurance carder for the sewage backup into their home 2/15/92. Mayor Pool explained that the City is not able to provide anything in addition to the insurance carrier reimbursements. City Manager Saunders stated he had been informed that the claim had been settled and final payment had been made and accepted. He will investigate the settlement of this matter with the insurance carrier. City Attorney Baird stated that the matter was a dead issue unless a lawsuit was filed. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 23, 1995 Page 6 There being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Robert ~. Pool, Mayor ~ Attest: oephE.~ a~ile, City Clerk