05-09-1995 Regular Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT '
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A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday,
May 9, 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 Tem 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 Council Member Norquist followed by the repeating of
The. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present.
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The minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held April 25, 1995 were approved as
presented.
CITY MANAGER SAUNDERS' REPORT
Surplus Automobiles
City Manager Saunders stated that the annual auction held jointly by the City of
Leesburg and Lake County is scheduled for June 3. The City has two former patrol
cars that could be sold at the auction: a 1988 Dodge Diplomat and a 1989 Chevrolet
Caprice.
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~1 motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Dupee, and carried unanimously to declare the 1988 Dodge
Diplomat and the 1989 Chevrolet Caprice police cars as surplus, so they_
can be sold at auction.
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Special Meeting Set
Council Members agreed to hold a special meeting on Tuesday, May 16 at 6:00 p.m.
in the City Hall conference room.
COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE'S REPORT
Council Member Dupee invited everyone to the next Chamber of Commerce
Ambassadors breakfast sponsored by Ogden Martin on Friday, May 19 at 7:30 a.m. at
Jenkins Auditorium. The Chamber of Commerce is also holding the second annual
Taste of Clermont at Jenkins on May 23 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBER SARGENT'S REPORT
Council Member Sargent reported that he will be locked up for Muscular Dystrophy
on May 24 and will need lots of bail money in order to get out.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Pool asked that the Council reconsider issuing annual JayCee Beach parking
passes for non-residents at the next Workshop.
VISITORS WITH BUSINESS
Kmart #4870 - Open Air Sales and Tent Permit
City Manager Saunders stated that Kmart is requesting an Open Air Sales Permit
along with a Tent Permit for a 20 by 30 tent June 15 through July 15. They would
locate the tent in the. corner by the garden center for an Independence Day Sale.
Clermont Venture Ltd., owner of the shopping center, has submitted a letter giving
permission for the tent sale.
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A motion was made by Council Member Dupee, seconded by Council
Member Norquist, and carried unanimously to approve a tent permit
June 15 to July 15 to Kmart at the Clermont Regional Shopping Center.
OLD BUSINESS
Final Reading of Ordinance 280-M and Final Reading of Ordinance 281-M
City Manager Saunders stated that the applicant is requesting an annexation of
approximately 6.5 acres located on the south side of Highway 50 south of the
microwave tower on Highway 50. Mayor Pool read Ordinance 280-M by rifle 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.
City Clerk Van Zile swore in Dale Ladd at 1135 East Avenue, Clermont.
Mr. Ladd stated that the zoning is crucial to this property and asked that he be given
assurance before annexing the property that a C-2 zone will be designated. City
Attorney Baird explained that the Council cannot vote on a zoning issue prior to the
property being annexed into the City.
City Manager Saunders explained that the C-2 classification that is being requested is
not consistent with the direction of the City's Comprehensive Plan and Future Land
Use designations for this area. He explained that the Comprehensive Plan supports
professional office development for this area which could be developed under a R-3-A
designatiOn. Mr. Ladd stated that this would require a Conditional Use Permit from
the Council which was another approval that would not be necessary if zoned C-2.
City Manager Saunters explained that the C-2, while allowing offices, also allowed a
variety of other uses not compatible with the direction of the Comprehensive Plan.
After further discussion, Mr. Ladd withdrew his request for annexation of the
property.
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NEW BUSINESS
Joint Participation Agreement
City Manager Saunders stated that the Department of Transportation has notified us
that they have completed their negotiations for the design phase of the Clermont/
Minneola Rails to Trails project and the final negotiated cost for engineering and
design exceeded the original budget by a total of $57,572. The original agreement
requires the cities of Clermont and Minneola to fund 10% of the project which equates
to $3,224 for the City of Clermont. They are requesting this amount be approved by
the City and remitted to the Department of Transportation so they can proceed with
the design phase. The City of Minneola has already approved their portion.
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A motion was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council
Member Sargent, and carried unanimously to approve remitting $3,224
to the Department of Transportation for our share of the budget excess
for the design phase of the Clermont/Minneola Rails to Trails project.
Development Agreement
City Manager Saunders reviewed a list of final modifications to the draft agreement
regarding water and sewer service and requirements for annexation which has been
discussed with Lennar Homes. He stated that the modifications do not change any of
the intent, they simply clarify.
Mr. Sal Orlando of Lennar Homes requested a change to what the City Manager was
suggesting as change for page 4, paragraph C, line 11. After discussion, it was a
consensus that the language be amended to allow the price for re-use water to remain
in effect for a period of five years from the date of the opening of the golf course for
play, or five years from September of 1996, whichever occurred first. Mr. Sal
Orlando stated that they hope to have everything in place by the end of the week and
that they are on the Technical Review Committee agenda for May 18. Mr. Orlando
reported they have met with Rex McPherson and they are close to coming to an
agreement regarding two previous agreements for ERU's and impact fee allocation.
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A motion was made by_ Cou~tcil Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Dupee, and carried unanimously to approve entering into the
proposed agreement (with possible minor changes) with Lennar Homes.
Resolution No. 865
City Manager Saunders stated that Resolution 865 is required in order for the City to
be reimbursed through the future bond issue for the expenditures that are now
incurring for the various east side utilities. We will not be required to include all of
the expenditures in the new bond issue, but can include as many of as is desired.
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A motion was made by Council Member Dupee, seconded by Council
Member Norquist, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt
Resolution #865.
Introduction of Ordinance 282-M
City Manager Saunders stated that Ordinance 282-M is for introduction only and is a
request to annex approximately 175 acres located on the north side of S.R. 50 east of
Jacks Lake and west of Jacks Lake Road. He pointed out the property on an aerial
map. Mayor Pool read the Ordinance by title only.
95-.~1,05 A motion was made by Council Member Dupee and seconded by Council
Member Cole to introduce Ordinance 282-M.
Introduction of 283-M
City Manager Saunders stated that Ordinance 283-M is for introduction of a request to
annex, approximately 9 acres located on the south side of S.R. 50, approximately 600'
west of the intersection of S.R. 50 and Jacks Lake Road. Mayor Pool read the
Ordinance by title only.
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A motion was made by Council Member Cole and seconded by Council
Member Dupee to introduce Ordinance 283-M.
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Bid Awards
Tree Removal and Removal
City Manager Saunders stated that they appropriated $10,000 in this year's budget to
start the tree maintenance program that is a result of the tree inventory that was done
last year. Hazardous tree removal and Class 3 and Class 4 Prunings are recommended
to be done at this time for hazard reduction.
Four bids were received with the low bid being from Main Branch Tree Service,
whose bid for the tree removal is $9,765, the Class 3 Pruning is $1,300, and the Class
4 Pruning is $1,700 for a total of $12,765. City Manager Saunders requested
approval subject to receiving the necessary documentation, and the appropriation of an
additional $2,765 from General Fund Reserves.
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A motion was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council
Member Cole, and carried unanimously to award the bid to Main Branch
Tree Service subject to receiving their documentation for $12,765 for
hazardous tree removal and Class 3 and 4 prunings, and the
a_~propriation o_f$2.765from General Fund Reserves.
Water Distribution Line
City Manager $aunders stated that a bid opening was held on May 8 for the water
distribution line for line modifications that need to be done to the Lake Hills Utility
system which will tie in the Hancock well. Three companies bid, as follows:
J.W.J., Inc.
H.C. Connell
Meredith Environmental
$226,708
$248,000
$363,535
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A motion was made by Council Member Dupee, seconded by Council
Member Sargent, and carried unanimously to award the bid for the
Water Distribution Line to J.W.J., Inc. for $226,708.
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Hancock Well Pump
City Manager Saunders stated that the recommended 1,500 g.p.m. @ 290' 200 h.p.
pump for the east side utility expansion can be supplied within the time needed by
Carter & Verplank.
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A motion was made by Council Member Dupee, seconded by Council
Member Norquist, and carried unanimously to purchase the pump from
Carter & Verplank for $13,400.
Hydro-pneumatic Tank
City Manager Saunders stated that Dixie Tank in Jacksonville gave a low bid of
$21,894 for the recommended tank for the east side utility expansion.
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A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Sargent, and carried unanimously to purchase the hydro-
pneumatic tank from Dixie Tank for $21,894.
Pump Control Valves
City Manager Saunders stated that the recommended pump control valves can be
supplied by Ross Valve Mfg. Co. by May 31 for $6,005.
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A motion was made by Council Member Sargent, seconded by Council
Member Dupee, and carried unanimously to purchase the pump control
valves from Ross Valve Mfg. Co. for $6,005.
Pressure Reducing Valves
City Manager Saunders stated that three pressure reducing valves needed for the two
connections at Greater Pines and Greater Hills can be obtained within the necessary
time from Ross Valve Mfg. Co. for $9,061.47.
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A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Dupee, and carried unanimously to purchase 3 pressure
reducing valves_from Ross Valve Mfg. Co, for a total of $9.061.47.
Electrical Modifications
Three
plants, as follows:
Electric Services, Inc.
KC Electric Co.
Orange Electric Co.
quotes were received for electrical modifications to Lake Hills Utilities water
$64,900
$58,700
$47,500
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A motion was made by Council Member Dupee, seconded by Council
Member Norquist, and carried unanimously to award the electrical
modifications to the Lake Hills Utilities water plant to Orange Electric
Co. for $47,500.
Hancock Well Pump
City Manager Saunders stated three quotes were received for the Hancock Well pump,
as follows:
Peerless Pump Co.
Layne Atlantic
Gould Pump Co.
$37,650.00
$41,734.00
$22,769.98
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A motion was made by Council Member Dupee, seconded by Council
Member Cole, and carried unanimously to purchase the Hancock Well
pump from Gould Pump Co. for $22,769.98.
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There being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
Attest:
Robert A. Pool, Mayor
-~,Idseph E. ga~ Zile', City Clerk