10-08-1996 Regular Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 8, 1996
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday,
October 8, 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: Mayor Pro Tern Norquist, Council Member Dupee, Council Member
Sargent, and Council Member Cole. Other City officials present were Finance
Director Van Zile, Planning Director Harker and Deputy City Clerk Whitlock.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was offered by Mayor Pro Tem Norquist followed by the repeating of
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present.
MINUTES
The minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held September 24, 1996 and the
Workshop Meeting held September 17, 1996 were approved as presented.
CITY ATTORNEY BAIRD'S REPORT
Schafer Property Purchase
City Attorney Baird updated the Council regarding the 200' strip of property the City
has been trying to purchase for the Rails to Trails near West Beach. The property has
judgments and tax liens against it and the Council previously authorized to proceed
with eminent domain proceedings to acquire it after an attempt to purchase for
$10,000 failed because of uncooperative judgment creditors. A new appraisal values
the property at $15,000 and the judgment creditors may now be willing to negotiate.
He asked for authority to offer $15,000 for the property purchase.
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.d motion was made by Council Member Dupee, seconded by Council
Member Cole, and carried unanimously to offer $15,000 for the 200'
strip of property owned by Clarence Schafer for the Rails to Trails.
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Clermont Groves, Inc. letter of Agreement
City Attorney Baird stated that an agreement was previously made with Clermont
Groves, Inc. and Lennar Homes when the East well site and sewage treatment site
were purchased in 1994. Miscellaneous amendments and clarifications to the
agreement are needed because of changes and modifications made such as building a
750,000 GPD sewage treatment plant built instead of a 1,000,000 GPD plant.
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A motion was made by Council Member Sargent, seconded by Council
Member Cole, and carried unanimously to approve the Clermont Groves,
Inc. agreement amendment letter.
COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE'S REPORT
Council Member Dupee reported a Business After Hours will be held at the Bella
Vista Golf Club on October 10 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The South Lake Chamber will
have a breakfast at Jenkins Auditorium on Friday, October 18 at 7:30 a.m. The guest
speaker is Jacob Stuart, President of the Greater Orlando Chamber of Commerce.
Council Member Dupee also reported that Saturday, October 26 in conjunction with
the Great Floridian Triathlon, Downtown Clermont will have vendors, street dances,
antique cars, and a roller rink with volunteers giving roller blade lessons.
MAYOR POOL'S REPORT
Citrus Tower Christmas Event
Mayor Pool introduced Greg Homan who updated the Council on the December 14
Christmas event at the Grand Citrus Tower Plaza on Highway 27. Food, music, and
carnival rides are planned with fireworks display to be held in the evening. They
request that a fire truck be available during the fireworks display, one or two police
officers, extra trash receptacles, and a truck to transport donated canned food.
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A motion was made by Council Member Dupee, seconded by Council
Member Cole, and carried unanimously to approve the December 14
Christmas event at the Grand Citrus Tower Plaga with the Ci~_ as a co-
sponsor for providing afire truck, police officers, extra trash
receptacles, and a truck for donated canned food, subject to receiving a
certificate of insurance.
VISITORS WITH BUSINESS
Lake County - Health Department Update
Mayor Pool stated that approximately three months ago the City Council granted an
extension of a Conditional Use Permit for Lake County Health Department which
allows them to locate a modular building on a temporary basis on DeSoto Street.
Fletcher Smith, Director of Lake County Department of Community Services
introduced himself and County Commissioner Bill Good. He reported that they have
installed skirting on the modular unit. He also reported that letters were sent to
constitutional offices regarding a governmental annex and they received a much
greater than expected response. A formal RFP is being prepared which may take
about four months to process. Mayor Pool thanked Mr. Smith for his report.
NEW BUSINESS
Introduction of Ordinance 319-M
Planning Director Harker stated this ordinance will rezone approximately 16 acres
from R-R to R-1 residential. The property is west of the proposed Jacks Lake Road
lying north of S.R. 50 and east of the North Ridge Development. The parcels to the
north and west of this acreage has previously been rezoned to R-1. Mayor Pool read
Ordinance 319-M by title only.
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A motion was made by Council Member Cole and seconded by Council
Member Sargent to introduce Ordinance 319-M by title only.
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Bid Award - Generator Installations
Finance Director Van Zile stated we previously purchased emergency generators for
lift stations E-l, E-6, 9, and 15 and the Hancock well. We have received three bids
for the installation of these generators which includes all electrical connections
necessary for operation. He recommended approval of the low bid of $35,179 from
Southern Lift Stations who have performed well for the City in the past.
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A mot[on was made by Council Member Sargent, seconded by Council
Member Dupee, and carried unanimously to award the Generator
Installation bid to Southern Lift Stations for $35,179.
Change Order - Censtate Contractors
Finance Director Van Zile stated that Censtate Contractors was awarded a bid in June
for installation of watermains for the East Water System which they are still working
on. A change order is recommended to provide an additional jack and bore under
S.R. 50 just west of the new water tank site. This will provide water service for the
south side of S.R. 50. The total of the change order is $33,656.65 which includes the
jack and bore and installation of a 16" water main.
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A mot[On was made by Council Member Sargent, seconded by Council
Member Dupee, and carried unanimously to approve a change order to
Censtate Contractors in the amount of $33,656. 65for a jack and bore
and installation of (* 16" water main under S.R. 50.
Interlocal Agreement
Finance Director Van Zile asked that the Council table the Lake County interlocal
agreement with Lake County for the enforcement of the licensing and regulation of
building contractors.
96-238 A mot[on was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council
Member Cole, and carried unanimously to table the Lake Count.
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Interlocal Agreement for building contractor licensing and regulation
until a later regular Council meeting.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Clermont Commons Development Problems
Joe and Jane Zagame stated that they have had trouble getting permits and water
meters for the Clermont Commons subdivision. An existing building has been rented
to Metro Building Supply and they have not had water since August. The businesses
locating in the new building constructed on Lot 2 have been denied occupational
licenses. Mrs. Zagame read a letter from Metro Building Supply.
Planning Director Harker explained that a 90-day Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
was issued for Lot 2 which expired on July 15. There are still items outstanding
before a Certificate of Occupancy can be issued for Lot 2 and Lot 18. Those items
need to be completed or a variance needs to be requested from the Council. He also
stated that no requests for final inspection have been made for Lot 18.
Jane Zagame requested a Workshop be held with the Council as soon as possible.
Mayor Pool stated a Workshop would be held at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 11 in
the Council Chambers.
Speedy Wolfe stated he has seen a lack of common sense regarding developments. He
recommended reading a book entitled, "The Death of Common Sense". Tom Resler,
Vice President of Florida Select Citrus in Groveland stated that Clermont isn't as
business-friendly as many cities he has done business with for 15 years. Greg Homan
stated that the City Manager and Planning Director should be allowed a little lee-way
regarding developments.
Skip Landauer stated he tries to sell warehouses and there is nothing in Clermont's
code that addresses how many parking spaces are required for warehouses. Planning
Director Harker responded that the Code provides a level playing field, however, it
doesn't fit every situation. A variance can be applied for or the Code can be
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amended. Mayor Pool stated that State Department of Community Affairs mandated
that cities adopt a comprehensive plan. Bob Shakar stated if it isn't even in the Code,
it shouldn't be necessary to change it by ordinance.
Council Member Dupee stated that the newly adopted budget includes an additional
planner.
Mark Kinchla stated that he is the developer for Indian Shores subdivision and he
recently received a letter from the Planning Director stating that the street lights must
be in before more building permits are issued and this has not been previously
addressed.
Ed Keith stated he recently moved here from Oswego, New York and he has been
asked to build dumpster doors for Clermont Commons. He has examined other
dumpster enclosures in the area and has not found a uniform design.
Mayor Pool stated that the Council will listen to any development concerns, however,
the Workshop scheduled for October 11 will review only Clermont Commons
subdivision.
There being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
Attest:
Robert A. Pool, Mayor
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