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03-14-1995 Regular MeetingCITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 14, 1995 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday, March 14, 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, Finance Director Van Zile, Planning Director Harker, and Deputy City Clerk Whitlock. INVOCATION The Invocation was offered by Bob Smythe followed by the repeating of The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present. MINUTES The minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held February 28, 1995 were approved as presented. CITY MANAGER SAUNDERS' REPORT Downtown Clermont Association Springfest Street Closure City Manager Saunders stated that the Downtown Clermont Association is planning the annual Springfest for April 1 which will be the same type of event as last year. The Chamber Business Expo and Art League's Show will be held in conjunction with the event which will be from early in the morning to approximately 6:00 p.m. They request that 7th Street at Montrose Street and downtown Montrose Street be closed during this time. 95-047 A motion was made by Council Member Dupee, seconded by Council Member Norquist, and carried unanimously to a_~t~rove closing 7th Street at Montrose Street and downtown Montrose Street on April 1, 1995from early morning until 6.'OO p. m. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 14, 1995 PAGE 2 Oversizing Facilities to Northridge Subdivision City Manager Saunders explained that the Land Development Regulations allow the oversizing of facilities such as water and sewer lines with new developments. The Northridge subdivision will soon break ground and in order to accommodate future growth, oversizing water and sewer lines and a lift station on Jacks Lake Road is recommended in order to serve the entire Jacks Lake Road and Mohawk Road area. The City's share of the oversizing will be approximately $74,000. 95-048 A motion was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council Member Cole, and carried unanimously to notify Northridge Subdivision of the overs#~ing and approve approximately $74,000 for the oversizing. MAYOR POOL'S REPORT Mayor Pool stated that Charley Beals, former Mayor of Clermont, passed away on Sunday. He was a very active member of ithe community who will be greatly missed, His wife Janet has asked that a donation t0 Hospice or the South Lake Kiwanis Scholarship Foundation be made in place Of flowers. Council Member Dupee stated that a Prayer Breakfast in Charley's memory will be held on April 20 at Jenkins Auditorium with Dorothy Reid Lewis as speaker and proceeds will go towards the South Lake Kiwanis Scholarship Foundation. 95- 04:9 A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council Member Dupee, and carried unanimously to donate $25 each to Hospice and the South Lake Kiwanis Scholarship Foundation. COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE'S REPORT Council Member Dupee invited all to attend a breakfast at Jenkins Auditorium at 9:00 a.m. on March 15 honoring the World War II veterans. Other events to be held shortly include a Business After Hours at Clermont Travel at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 16, the Chamber Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Friday, March 17 at the Citrus Tower, the Orange Blossom Chorus on Saturday, March 18 at 8:00 p.m. at the South Lake CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 14, 1995 PAGE 3 High School Auditorium, and the Orange Blossom Breakfast hosted by the City of Clermont at 7:30 a.m. on April 7 at Jenkins Auditorium. PROCLAMATION: Clermont-Minneola Lions Club Candy Days Mayor Pool read a Proclamation declaring March 31 and April 1 as Candy Days in Clermont and he stated that process wilI be used for sight conservation through the Clermont-Minneola Lions Club. Lion Lois Heady, Candy Days Chairman accepted the Proclamation and thanked Mayor Pool for supporting the Lions Club. PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed Purchase of Lake Hills Utilities Water System Mayor Pool stated that the Public Heating will be conducted for public input regarding the proposed purchase of the Lake Hills Utilities~ Inc. water 'system. City Manager Saunders stated that the City has been contemplating expanding its water system to the east and the south to accommodate growth occurring and planned for that area. He explained that Lake Hills Utilities, Inc. is the water supplier for Greater Hills and Greater Pines with two producing wells and the supply system. 'A consultant was hired who did an extensive report considering the acquisition of this system with its customers. A purchase price of $1,475,000 has been tentatively agreed upon. The Lake Hills Utilities system is planned to interconnect with the new Hancock well and with future improvements will give the City a capability of 4,000 water connections. Mayor Pool opened the Public Hearing. Don Burris asked if the same water fees will be charged in this area as are charged in the City limits. Mayor Pool stated that they will be charged the same as the current rate charged by Lake Hills Utilities which is $9.11 base rate and $1.11 per additional 1,000 gallons. City Manager Saunders stated that the report by PFM, Inc. addressed the issues required by Florida Statutes to be considered by 'the City except for two issues covered in the following statement that was read by Mayor Pool: CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 14, 1995 PAGE 4 Additional investment into the water system will be required in the future to expand the capacity of the system to accommodate future growth. The City proposes to interconnect this system with the City of Clermont Hancock Well which is now under construction which will increase the capacity to approximately 1,600 ERU's. Within one year we would propose to construct an elevated storage tank to meet Department of Environmental Protection requirements for storage. This will also increase the capacity to approximately 4,000 ERU's. Cost of these future improvements is estimated at $750,000. The City is required to address its ability to provide quality cost effective utility services. The history of the City's utility system addresses this issue. The City has provided potable water to its residents for many years and have made necessary improvements to the system throughout the years to meet additional demands for services. During this time, the City has provided a rate schedule that is very favorable when compared with other utilities in the area. Mayor Pool closed the Public Hearing. City Manager Saunders stated the closing date will be changed from April 15 to "on or before 45 days from approval of the agreement to purchase." 95-050 A motion was made by Council Member Sargent, seconded by Council Member Dupee. and carried unanimously to approve the agreement to purchase Lake Hills Utilia'es, Inc. water ~_stem for $1,475,000 and direct Mayor Pool to sign the agreement to purchase the system. VISITORS WITH BUSINESS South Lake YMCA City Manager Saunders stated that the YMCA is again requesting the use of the Highlander Hut for their summer program which will run from May 30 through August 11. It has been a successful program for the YMCA for several summers and approval is recommended. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 14, 1995 PAGE 5 95-051 A motion was made by_ Council Member Cole, seconded by Council Member Norquist, and carried unanimously to approve the use o_f the Highander Hut for the YMCA summer program from May_ 30 through August 11, 1995.. City Manager Saunders stated that Mr. Fred Sommer of CFT Sports is requesting that a flat rate parking fee be charged for special events to be held at JayCee Beach. He is particularly interested in the Triathlon events scheduled at the beach area. Mr. Sommer explained that race day is very hectic for the participants and they often-times arrive in the dark. City Manager Saunders stated that a flat fee would be easier for the people participating in such events, however, there is a large number of spectators and other beach users utilizing the parking area during the events. This would result in a decrease in the amount of parking fees generated by the City which are utilized to help maintain the facility. 95-052 After considerable discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council Member Sargent, and carried unanimously to waive parking fees at JayCee Beach untz'l 12 noon (or later depending upon when the event concludes_) on event, days. James Hurtak - Variance Request City Manager Saunders stated Mr. Hurtak is requesting a variance from the sign ordinance. 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. No one requested to speak. City Manager Saunders stated that the variance request is for temporary banner signs at South Lake Plaza during the remodeling which includes a new facia. The remaining businesses will have no signs and would like to have temporary banners until the' new facia is in place. He recommended approval of the banner signs no larger than the allowable permanent signs for a period of no more than four months. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 14, 1995 PAGE 6 95-053 A motion was made by_ Council Member Cole, seconded by Council Member Sargent, and carried unanimously to approve temporal_ banner signs for remaining businesses at South Lake Plaza to be no la~er than the allowable permanent signs for a period of no more than four month~. NEW BUSINESS Introduction of Ordinance 275-M City Manager Saunders stated that Ordinance 275-M is for introduction only and will annex approximately 10 acres located on Mohawk Road. The property is now surrounded on the north, east and south by the City of Clermont and on the west by the City of Minneola. Mayor Pool read Ordinance 275-M by title only. 95-054 A motion was made by Council Member Dupee and seconded by_ Council Member Norquist to introduce Ordinance 275-M. Introduction of Ordinance 276-M City Manager Saunders stated that Ordinance 275-M is for introduction only and will rezone property to be annexed in Ordinance 275-M from UE Urban Estate Residential to M-1 Industrial. Annexed property is brought into the City at UE Urban Estate Residential. The request to rezone the property to M-1 Industrial is consistent with the surrounding property in the City limits and is consistent with our Comprehensive plan and our Future Land Use Map for this area. 95-055 A motion was made by Council Member Dupee and seconded by Council Member Cole to introduce Ordinance 276-M. Introduction ol~ Ordinance 277-M Mayor Pool stated that Ordinance 277-M is for introduction only, and he read it by title only. 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 CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 14, 1995 PAGE 7 and East Wells gl 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 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. 95-056 A motion was made by Council Member Cole and seconded by Council Member Dupee to introduce Ordinance 277-M Introduction of Ordinance 282-C Mayor Pool stated that Ordinance 282-C is for introduction only and he read it by title only. 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. 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. This fee was calculated using the best information and estimates that we have 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. 95-057 A motion was made by Council Member Cole and seconded by Council Member Dupee to introduce Ordinance 282-C. Community Development Block Grant Resolutions Mayor Pool explained that Resolutions//853 through 860 need to be either adopted to meet the requirements for application for the Community Development Block Grant program. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 14, 1995 PAGE 8 Resolution//853 City Manager Saunders explained that Resolution//853 will adopt a 24 CFR Part 8 Self-Evaluation Plan and Transition Plan to comply with Section 504 Handicap Accessibility Requirements. Mayor Pool read Resolution//853 by title only. 95-058 A motion was made by Council Member Sargent, seconded by Council Member Norquist, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt Resolution #853. Resolution//854 City Manager Saunders stated that Resolution//854 adopts a Community Development Citizens Participation Plan in regard to the Community Development Block Grant. Mayor Pool read Resolution//854 by title only. 95-059 A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council Member Norquist, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt Resolution #854. Resolution//855 City Manager Saunders stated that Resolution//855 adopts an Affirmative Action Plan in regard to utilizing contractors and hiring employees. Mayor Pool read Resolution #855 by title only. 95-060 A motion was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council Member Cole, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt Resolution #855. Resolution//856 City Manager Saunders explained that Resolution//856 adopts Long and Short Term Objectives of the Community Development Plan in regard to the Community Development Block Grant. Mayor Pool read Resolution//856 by title only. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 14, 1995 PAGE 9 95-061 A motion was made by Council Member Sargent, seconded by Council Member Dupee, and carried unanimously by_ roll call vote to adopt Resolution (/856. Resolution #857 City Manager Saunders explained that Resolution (/857 adopts an Anti-Displacement and Relocation Policy in regard to the Community Development Block Grant. Mayor Pool read Resolution #857 by title only. 95-062 A motion was made by Council Member Sargent, seconded by Council Member Cole, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt Resolution 857. Resolution (/858 City Manager Saunders stated that Resolution//858 establishes complaint and grievance procedures in regard to the Community Development Block Grant. Pool read Resolution//858 by title only. 95-063 A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council Member Norquist, and carried unanimously by roll call vote adopt Resolution #858. Resolution//859 Mayor City Manager Saunders explained that Resolution//859 adopts a Complaint and Grievance Procedure for Handicapped Employees in regard to the Community DeVelopment Block Grant. Mayor Pool read Resolution (/859 by title only. 95-064 A motion was made by Council Member Dupee, seconded by Council Member Sargent, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt Resolution #859. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 14, 1995 PAGE 10 Resolution #860 City Manager Saunders explained that Resolution #860 adopts Housing and Community Development Program Guidelines and General Information for Participants. Mayor Pool read Resolution #860 by title only. 95-065 A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council Member Norquist, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt Resolution #860. There being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m. Attest: Jj~eph E. V~m~ile, City Clerk