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11-26-1996 Regular Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 26, 1996 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday, November 26, 1996 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: Council Member Dupee, Council Member Sargent, and Council Member Cole. Other City officials present were City Manager Saunders, Finance Director Van Zile, Planning Director Harker 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. MINUTES The minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held November 12, 1996 were approved as presented. CITY MANAGER SAUNDERS' REPORT Construction of two Wet Wells City Manager Saunders stated that two lift stations are planned in the vicinity of the Jacks Lake Road project. Lake County is awarding the Jacks Lake Road project to Hewitt Construction and he discussed with Hewitt the possibility of building the two wet wells when they do the rough grading for the road. Substantial excavation will be required which will be significantly increased if the wells are built after the road is constructed. Hewitt Construction quoted $41,011 to build the two wet wells in conjunction with the rough grading for Jacks Lake Road. City Engineer Springstead believes this will save several thousand dollars. 96-271 A motion was made by Council Member Dupee, seconded by Council Member Cole, and carried unanimously to award the quote for two wet wells adjacent to Jacks Lake Road to Hewitt Construction for $41,011. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 26, 1996 Page 2 Workshop Council Members agreed to hold a City Council Workshop on Tuesday, December 3 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Final Plat Approval - South Hampton at Kings Ridge City Manager Saunders stated that final plat approval is requested for South Hampton at Kings Ridge. Planning Director Harker stated the plat includes 21 residential lots. The home owners documents are still needed but will be provided shortly. 96-272 A mogort w~75 rn~wle by Council Member Cole. seconded by Council Member Dupee. and carried unanimously to grant final plat approval of South Hamptott at Kings Ridge subject to providing the home owners documents. MAYOR POOL'S REPORT Mayor Pool asked why Center Lake had turned green and the Southern Nyad was no longer visible. City Manager Saunders stated he had a report that an algae bloom had occurred and the Southern Nyad was still present, but under the surface. COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE'S REPORT Council Member Dupee reported a Business After Hours on December 12 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at SunTrust and a South Lake Chamber of Commerce breakfast on December 20 at 7:30 a.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Annexation Agreement City Manager Saunders stated an Annexation Agreement is proposed that is consistent with the agreement that the Council previously approved for the property surrounding CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 26, 1996 Page 3 a 10 acre site to be approved with Ordinance 321-M. This will allow this area, including the North Ridge Subdivision, to be developed in a similar manner. Although the R-1 zoning will apply, the agreement requires a larger lot width and larger lot which is closer to the R-1-A requirements. 96-273 A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council Member Sargent, and carried unanimously to approve the Annexation Agreement with David and Dixie Royal pertaining to 10 acres to be annexed by Ordinance 321-M. Final Reading of Ordinance 321-M City Manager Saunders stated that Ordinance 321-M will annex 10 acres into the City limits. The property is located northeast of Jacks Lake and is an enclave completely surrounded by Clermont city limits. Mayor Pool read Ordinance 321-M by title only and opened the public heating. Elaine Vicks, 1533 Caluso Drive, Winter Garden, FL was sworn in by City Clerk Van Zile. Elaine Vicks asked that the annexation be granted. Mayor Pool closed the public hearing. City Manager Saunders stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval of Ordinance 321-M. 96-274 A motion was made by Council Member Dupee, seconded by Council Member Cole. and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt Ordinance 321-M annexing 10 acres northeast of Jacks Lake Road. Final Reading of Ordinance 322-M City Manager Saunders stated that Ordinance 322-M will rezone the 10 acres proposed for annexation in Ordinance 321-M from Urban Estate to R-1 residential. Mayor Pool read Ordinance 322-M by title only and opened the public hearing. Elaine Vicks, 1533 Caluso Drive, Winter Garden was sworn in by City Clerk Van Zile. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 26, 1996 Page 4 Elaine Vicks requested approval of the rezoning of the 10 acres from Urban Estate to R-1 Residential. City Manager Saunders stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval. Mayor Pool closed the public heating. 96-275 A motion was made by Council Member Dupee, seconded by Council Member Cole, {tnd carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt Ordinance 322-M rezoning the 10 acres annexed by Ordinance 321-M from Urban Estate to R-I residential. Final Reading of Ordinance 323-M City Manager Saunders stated that Ordinance 323-M will annex approximately 403.7 acres located west of Highway 27 lying across the road from the Lennar Homes project. Mayor Pool read Ordinance 323-M by title only and opened the public heating. The following were sworn in by City Clerk Van Zile: Henry Hirsch Yahya Kiwan Marshall Ames 10524 Vista Del Sol, Clermont, FL 13830 Sierra Court, Clermont, FL 1148 Marshall Avenue, Winter Park, FL Marshall Ames requested that the 403 acres be annexed into the City and provided with available utility services. Yahya Kiwan asked what was planned for the area and if the City will provide utilities. Henry Hirsch asked what type of development was planned. Marshall Ames stated that the development had not been designed yet, however, a golf course, recreational facility and residential area is planned. City Manager Saunders stated that the City proposes to provide all utilities for the development. Mayor Pool explained that Lake County had previously approved a Planned Unit Development which allows a certain number of residences per acre, and the City will observe this prior approval. City Manager Saunders recommended approval of the annexation. MayOr Pool closed the public hearing. CITY OF CLERMONT MLNUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 26, 1996 Page 5 96-276 A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council Member Dupee. and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt Ordinance 323-M to annex 403, 7 acres west of Highway_ 2 7 across from the Lennar Homes project. NEW BUSINESS Rails to Trails Maintenance Agreement City Manager Saunders stated that as a part of our Rails to Trails project through the ISTEA Grant from the State of Florida, the City is required to enter into a maintenance agreement accepting responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the recreational trail once construction is completed. He recommended approval of the agreement. 96-277 A motion was made by Council Member Sargent, seconded by Council . Member Dupee. and carried unanimously to approve the Department of Transportation Rails to Trails maintenance agreement. Lease Agreement with Lake County City Manager Saunders explained that a lease agreement for a two year period with Lake County for the Sheriff Sub Station has been proposed. The agreement maintains the current monthly lease amount of $1,575. He recommended approval with a few minor changes, as follows: Page 4, Section 7. Sentence is repeated and one should be deleted. Page 4, Section 9. In case of a fire or other casualty, either party should be able to cancel the agreement, not just the lessee. Page 5 Section 11. Eliminate the word devise from "Any sale, transfer, or devise of the leased premises by LANDLORD, its assigns or successors, shall be made subject to this Lease." CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL M~ETING NOVEMBER 26, 1996 Page 6 96-278 A motion was made by Council Member Sargent, seconded by Council Member Cole. and carried unanimously to approve the lease agreement with Lake County subject to the above-listed changes for the Sheriff Sub Station for 882 DeSoto Street. Fuel Contract Renewal City Manager Saunders stated he recommends a one year extension of the current contract with R. C. Dunn for fuel. R.C. Dunn was selected through the bid process one year ago. The agreement includes an option by mutual consent to extend the contract for two additional 12 month periods. R.C. Dunn has agreed to extend the contract. We have reviewed current prices and recommend that we continue with R. C. Dunn with a 12 month renewal. 96-279 A motion was made by Council Member Sargent, seconded by Council Member Cole. and carried unanimously to approve a one year extension of the unleaded ami low-sulfer diesel fuel contract with R.C. Dunn. There being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m. Robert A. Pool, Mayor Attest: J<ffeph~ E. VanF~le, C'ity Clerk