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04-11-1995 Regular Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 11, 1995 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday, April 11, 1995 in the Council Chambers at the Police Department. The meeting was called to order at 7:35 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, Finance Director Van Zile, and Deputy City Clerk Whitlock. INVOCATION The Invocation was offered by City-Manager Saunders followed by the repeating of The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present. lVHNUTES The minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held March 28, 1995 and the Special Meeting held February 23, 1995 were approved as presented. CITY MANAGER SAUNDERS' REPORT Boone High School Invitational Rowing Regatta City Manager Saunders stated that the Boone High School Invitational Rowing Regatta is usually held in Orlando, however, a problem came up with the facility last week and they have requested the use of JayCee Beach on April 29. There will be 5 or 6 high schools represented with approximately 400 participants and about 400 spectators. They will provide portable toilets and clean-up after the event. 95-076 A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council Member Norquist, and carried unanimously to approve the Boone High School Invitational Rowing Regatta at JayCee Beach on April 29, waiving parla'ng fees for the buses. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 11, 1995 PAGE 2 COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE'S REPORT Council Member Dupee reported there was a successful Lake County Day held in Tallahassee with over 100 people from Lake County. City Manager Saunders and Council Member Dupee also met with the Secretary of Transportation, Ben Watts in regard to the need for a traffic signalization at S.R. 50 and Grand Highway, who stated he would look into the matter. Council Member Dupee introduced Eric Walker, the new editor for the South Lake Press. VISITORS WITH BUSINESS Quincy's Restaurant - Variance Requests City Manager Saunders stated that the applicant is requesting two variances pertaining to the recent addition to the restaurant. Request #1 is to waive the requirement for a minimum 15" storm culvert. The City's Code requires a minimum of 15" storm pipe for this type of application which connects a parking lot inlet to their water retention area. Request #2 they are asking relief from our adopted sidewalk standards which requires the slope of the sidewalk to lead water away from private property. The contractor for the project sloped the sidewalk along S.R. 50 in the wrong direction which allows the water to enter private property. Mayor Pool stated that the requests require that a Quasi-Judicial hearing be held and that anyone wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition to the requests must be sworn in. City Clerk Van Zile swore in the following: Ron Henson Design Service Group Sara Flynn-Kramer Clermont Venture, Ltd. 362A Grant St., Longwood 7829 Greenbriar Parkway, Orlando Mr. Henson stated the variance request has been amended somewhat. He and the City Engineer met earlier and the request is amended for approval of a 12" culvert (15" required by Code) with the existing 8" drain left in place for the roof drains. He also requested that the sidewalk along S.R. 50 be removed and replaced with the correct slope only in the area east of Quincy's entrance, with the remainder of the sidewalk west of the entrance to remain in place. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 11, 1995 PAGE 3 Sara Flynn-Kramer stated she represented Clermont Venture, Ltd., owner of the Clermont Regional Shopping Center. They are concerned with the erosion caused by the air conditioning and roof drains, and the sidewalk east of Quincy's entrance. They request the sidewalk be replaced with the correct slope in the area east of Quincy's entrance, and the roof drains and air conditioning drain be tied into a culvert. She also noted that two areas have been eroded, and the damage should be repaired. City Manager Saunders stated he concurred with Mr. Henson's amended request to remove and replace only the sidewalk east of Quincy's entrance on S.R. 50. subject to Quincy's signing a hold harmless agreement. He stated that City Engineer endorsed the 12" culvert for the parking area if the roof drains are routed to the 8" existing pipe. Mayor Pool closed the public hearing. 95-077 A motion was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council Member Sargent, and carried unanimously to grant: 1) 12 ~ culvert for parking lot with roof drains and air conditioning drain tied into existing 8 ~ pipe, and 2) sidewalk west of S.R. 50 entrance be allowed if a hoM harmless agreement is received from Quincy_ 's, and that the eroded areat to the Clermont Regional Shopping Center be repaired. OLD BUSINESS Final Reading of Ordinance 277-M Mayor Pool read Ordinance 277-M by title only and stated that a Quasi-Judicial hearing is required and that anyone wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition should be sworn in (no one asked to be sworn in). City Manager Saunders stated Ordinance 277-M will amend ,Ordinance #273-M to add a rate schedule for Water System East and Sewer System East. The Water System East is defined as any areas that will be served by the Hancock Well and East Wells #1 and 2 which are the wells within the Greater Hills Subdivision now owned by Lake Hills Utilities and proposed to be purchased by the City. This rate schedule is the CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 11, 1995 PAGE 4 schedule that is now in place for those customers being served by the system at this time. The Sewer Rate Schedule is proposed to remain the same as is now charged in other areas of the City. 95-078 A motion was made by Council Member Dupee, seconded by Council Member Sargent, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt Ordinance 277-M. Final Reading of Ordinance 282-C Mayor Pool read Ordinance 282-C by title only and stated that a Quasi-Judicial hearing is required and that anyone wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition should be sworn in (no one asked to be sworn in). City Manager Saunders stated that this ordinance will amend our Impact Fee Ordinance to include Impact Fees for the Water System East and Sewer System East. It also adds an "all adult community" definition which would be charged 2/3 equivalent residential unit (ERU) for water and sewer impact fees for qualified developments using the East water and sewer system. The proposed Water Impact Fee is the same as the connection fee that is now being charged by Lake Hills Utilities which is $864 per ERU. The proposed Impact Fee for sewer for each equivalent resident unit (ERU) is $2,374 which was calculated using the best information and estimates available regarding the cost estimates for construction of the new system. Following completion of the utility systems which is anticipated to be approximately September of 1996, an impact fee study is recommended to be conducted to make any adjustments to the East utility impact fees based on actual cost. That study would also update our existing impact fees for the Western utility system which has been scheduled for review in 1996. 95-079 A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council Member Sargent, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt Ordinance 282-C. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 11, 1995 PAGE 5 NEW BUSINESS Introduction of Ordinance 278-M City Manager Saunders stated that Ordinance 278-M will rezone property located east of Grand Hwy. south of Hwy. 50 from M-1 Industrial to C-2 Commercial. Mayor Pool read Ordinance 278-M by title only and stated it was for introduction. 95-080 A motion was made by Council Member Sargent and seconded by Council Member Norquist to introduce Ordinance 278-M. Introduction of Ordinance 279-M City Manager Saunders stated that Ordinance 279-M will annex property located on the south side of Highway 50 east of Jacks Lake Road. Mayor Pool read Ordinance 279-M by title only and stated it was for introduction. 95-081 A motion was made by Council Member Sargent and seconded by Council Member Cole to introduce Ordinance 279-M. Introduction of Ordinance 280-M City Manager Saunders stated that Ordinance 280-M will annex approximately 6.5 acres located on Highway 50 and south of the microwave tower on Highway 50 adjacent to the Ordinance 279-M property. Mayor Pool read Ordinance 280-M by title only and stated it was for introduction. 95-082 A motion was made by Council Member Sargent and seconded by Council Member Dupee to introduce Ordinance 280-M. Introduction of Ordinance 281-M City Manager Saunders stated that Ordinance 281-M will rezone the 6.5 acres being annexed under Ordinance 280-M from UE Urban Estate to C-2 General Commercial. Mayor Pool read Ordinance 281-M and stated it was for introduction. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 11, 1995 PAGE 6 95-083 A motion was made by Council Member Cole and seconded by Council Member Norquist to introduce Ordinance 281-M. Property Purchase - E6 Lift Station Site City Manager Saunders stated that progress has been made in negotiating with property owners for the purchase of the Hancock Road lift station site. An offer of $500 is being presented to their Board of Directors. He requested authorization to close on the property transaction as soon as possible. 95-084 A motion was made by Council Member Sargent, seconded by Council Member Cole. and carried unanimously to a_~vrove_finalizing the purchase of the Hancock Road lift station site for a purchase price of up to $1,000. Council Member Norquist asked City Manager Saunders to attempt to "square-up" the property. Bid Awards - EDB Water Main and Distribution Lines City Manager Saunders explained that a 16" water main from the new well north on Hancock Road to connect with the Lake Hills Utility water lines will be installed. He reported that three bids were received, as follows: J.W.J., Inc. Marlon Dunn Contracting, Inc. H.C. Connell $330,180.75 $339,857.00 $381,492.75 95-085 A motion was made by Council Member Dupee, seconded by Council Member Norquist, and carried unanimously to accept the low bid of J.W.J.. Inc, in the amount of $330,180. 75for the Water Main and_ Distribution Lines. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 11, 1995 PAGE 7 Bid Award - Lift Station E6 and Force Main City Manager Saunders explained that Lift Station E6 and the Force Main will be located on Hancock Road on the parcel that the City has made an offer to purchase. The force main will connect to the new sewage treatment plant. Four bids were received, as follows: Marion Dunn Contracting Progressive Contractors H.C. Connell Prairie Construction Co. $257,696.80 $301,674.50 $335,392.50 $489,134.00 95-086 After discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council Member Dupee, and carried unanimously to accept the low bid of Marlon Dunn Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $257,696.80 for the Lift Station E6 and Force Main. Bid Award - E6 Gravity Waste Water Main City Manager Saunders stated that the E6 Gravity Waste Water Main is the major transmission line to the Knapp property. Four bids were received, as follows: Marion Dunn Contracting Progressive Contractors, Inc. J.W.J., Inc. $108,978.68 $152,611.75 $163,759.40 95-087 A motion was made by Council Member Dupee, seconded by Council Member Sargent, and carried unanimously to accept the low bid of Marlon Dunn Contracting, Inc, in the amount of $108,978, 68. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRH~ 11, 1995 PAGE 8 AUDIENCE COMMENTS Howard Stockton, Director of the Clermont Area Chamber of Commerce, thanked the City of Clermont for sponsoring the April 7 Orange Blossom Breakfast. There being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m. Robert A. Pool, Mayor Attest: