06-25-1996 Regular Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 25, 1996
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday,
June 25, 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 Tem Norquist; Council Member Cole; and Council Member
Sargent. Other 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 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 June 11, 1996 were approved as
presented.
CITY MANAGER SAUNDERS' REPORT
League of Cities 70th Annual Convention
City Manager Saunders reminded Council Members that the 70th annual Florida
League of Cities convention is August 8-10 in Boca Raton and a voting delegate
should be appointed.
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A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Sargent, and carried unanimously to appoint Ann Dupee as the
voting delegate at the Florida League of Cities convention in August.
Surplus Vehicle
City Manager Saunders stated that the joint County/City auction is this weekend and
he requested that a 1984 Ford LTD be declared as surplus property.
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A motion was made by Council Member Sargent, :~econded by Council
Member Cole, and carried unanimously to declare a 1984 Ford LTD as
su~_ lus.
Change Orders - Central Florida Environmental
City Manager Saunders requested approval of three change orders for Clermont
Waterfront Park Phase I Parking that will increase the contract approximately $8,000.
//2 is for additional turbidity barrier of $13,069.
//3 for $5,126 is additional asphalt for the parking lot at the Highlander Hut.
//4 is a reduction of $10,194 for dewatering.
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A motion was made by Council Member Sargent, seconded by Council
Member Norquist, and carried unanimously to approve Change Orders
2. 3. and 4for Central Florida Environmental for Clermont Waterfront
Park Phase I Parking.
Clermont Waterfront Park - Irrigation
City Manager Saunders stated that Michael and Michael will have the irrigation plans
completed on Wednesday. He asked that the Council approve a deviation from the
purchasing policy and allow taking competitive quotes for the irrigation at the
Clermont Waterfront Park rather than bids which will shorten the process by about
one month.
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A motion was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council
Member Sargent, and carried unanimously to take competitive quotes for
the irrigation system at the Clermont Waterfront Park.
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VISITORS WITH BUSINESS
South Lake Chamber - Festival on the Lake
City Manager Saunders stated that the South Lake Chamber of Commerce is
requesting the use of the Clermont Waterfront Park for the 46th Annual Festival on
the Lake during the Labor Day weekend. Plans are for the carnival to operate from
Thursday, August 29 through Labor Day, Monday, September 2. The planned events
are identical to last year's with the exception that the craft displays will be replaced
with an expo, possibly using boats and RV's. The Chamber is also requesting the
City to again sponsor the fireworks display as we have in prior years and $2,500 is in
this year's budget for the display.
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A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Sargent, and carried unanimously to approve the use of the
Clermont Waterfront Park for the 46th Annual Festival of the Lake from
August 29 through September 2 and to purchase fireworks in the amount
o_f $2.5OO for the event.
Fred Fox Enterprises
David Fox of Fred Fox Enterprises, Inc. explained that the Citizens Advisory Task
Force at their May 30 meeting made four recommendations to the City Council.
Their first recommendation was that May 30, 1996 be the cut-off date to submit
names for the original applicant list. He explained that additional applicants will be
listed on a alternate list.
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A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Sargent, and carried unanimously that May_ 30, ]996 be the cut
o__ff date to submit names for the original applicant list for the Communi~_
Development Block Grant.
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Mr. Fox explained that the second recommendation was that the following list of 20
dwellings (from total list of 43) will be the first group of units to be addressed:
Irene Abraham
Eileen Beaupry
Louvenia Benjamin
Susana Brown
Beatrice Burt
Rose Cheese
Bobbie Clark
David and Sandra Cox
Mildred Gifford
Flora Hall
Georgia Jefferson
William Lott
Catherine Mans
Ruthie Pace
Ricky & Latonya Roberson
Emma Jones Roberson
Nettie Robinson
Amos & Jessie Thomas
Susan Washuta
Edward & Nilsa Whitehead
847 Disston Avenue
1130 Magnolia Street
579 E. Broome Street
1009 Disston Avenue
749 E. Montrose
1169 W. Montrose
1446 Disston Street
629 1 lth Street
1195 Magnolia Street
1119 W. Montrose
615 Bloxam Avenue
650 E. Juniata Street
965 W. Juniata Street
580 E. Highland Avenue
1017 W. Montrose Street
800 Scott Street
812 Scott Street
520 E. Juniata Street
830 West Avenue
837 5th Street
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A motion was made 'by Council Member Sargent, seconded by Council
Member Cole, and carried unanimously to approve the above list of 20
to the the _first group of units to be addressed under the Community
Development Block Grant Program.
Mr. Fox stated that ten dwellings have been bid and the Citizens Advisory Task Force
has recommended that the following seven be approved and awarded, as follows:
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Susana Brown
Emma Jones Roberson
Georgia Jefferson
Edward Whitehead
Rosetta Cheese
Flora Hall
Catherine Mans
1009 Disston Ave. Donle Const.
800 Scott St. Donle Const.
615 Bloxam Ave. Donle Const.
837 5th St. Donle Const.
1169 W. Montrose Donle Const.
1119 W. Montrose Donle Const.
965 W. Juniata Donle Const.
$21,483.00
$10,165.50
$17,178.00
$31,394.25
$12,039.00
$10,933.00
$19,997.55
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A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Sargent, and carried unanimously to approve the above seven
bids to Donle Construction.
Mr. Fox further stated that the Citizens Advisory Task Force recommended that the
bids for the following two dwellings be approved and awarded subject to receiving
funding from the Lake County S.H.I.P. program:
Irene Abraham
Amos & Jessie Thomas
847 Disston Ave. Donle Const.
520 E. Juniata St. Donle Const.
$30,422.00
$25,598.70
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A motion was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council
Member Cole, and carried unanimously to approve the above two bids to
Donle Construction subject to receiving funding_from the Lake Count_
S. H, I.P. program.
Nick Jones, Resolution No. 906
City Manager Saunders stated that the applicant is requesting a Conditional Use
Permit to convert an existing dwelling for the joint use of residential and professional
office. The structure is located at 1330 Bowman Street in a R-3 zone which allows
residential and professional uses.
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
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in. City Clerk Van Zile swore in Nick Jones, 1322 Bowman Street. Mayor Pool
Read Resolution No. 906 by title only.
Nick Jones stated that the dwelling had previously been a professional office for nine
years. He asked for consideration on Condition//6 for building a sidewalk to allow
the sidewalk to be built when it can be connected at either end.
City Manager Saunders stated that the property was previously used as a professional
office. Surrounding land uses include a professional office to the north, commercial
(Sunnyside Plaza) to the east, and residential to the west and south. The property is
located in the EDB-2 District which allows professional office use and it is zoned R-3
which allows residential and professional uses. The staff and Planning and Zoning
have recommended approval with the conditions as stated in Resolution No. 906. An
amendment can be made to Condition #6 to allow constructing the sidewalk when it
can connect at one of the property lines. Mayor Pool closed the public hearing.
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A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Sargent, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt
Resolution No. 906 with Condition #6 amended to allow constructing the
sidewalk when it can connect at one of the property_ lines.
Alexander Gimon, Resolution No. 907
City Manager Saunders stated that the applicant is requesting a Conditional Use
Permit for the operation of a professional office and residence at 628 W. Minneola
Avenue in a R-3 zone. 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. City Clerk Van Zile swore in Alexander and Ellen
Gimon, 15369 First Street, Seminole, Florida. Mayor Pool read Resolution No. 907
by title only.
Alexander Gimon explained that two back rooms will be used as a professional office
with the balance of the dwelling to be residential.
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City Manager Saunders stated that the property is located on the north side of
Minneola Avenue across from Cooper Memorial Library. In the past the structure has
been a residence and a beauty parlor. The beauty parlor use was grandfathered in as a
non-conforming use but has ceased operation and has lost any grandfather status. The
property is zoned R-3 which allows professional office and residential uses.
Surrounding land use includes residential to the north, east and west, and Cooper
Memorial Library and other commercial uses to the south. Staff and the Planning and
Zoning Commission have recommended approval with the conditions stated in
Resolution No. 907. Mayor Pool closed the public hearing.
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A motion was made by Council Member Norquist. seconded by Council
Member Sargent, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt
Resolution No. 907.
Community Care and Rehabilitation, Resolution No. 908
City Manager Saunders stated that the applicant is requesting a Conditional Use
Permit to allow the operation of a rehabilitation center and adult day care center on a
vacant site located on the northwest corner of 7th Street and DeSoto Street which is in
the Central Business District. Mayor Pool read Resolution No. 908 by title 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 Carol Badarni, 10501 N. Crescent Lane, Clermont.
Carol Badarni stated that she was in agreement with the conditions and looked forward
to opening the center.
City Manager Saunders stated that surrounding land uses include retail, professional
offices, and commercial uses to the north and west, South Lake Hospital to the south,
and Jenkins Auditorium to the east. This type of facility and use is permitable under
our Future Land Use district. The site plan indicates 17 parking spaces on site,
however, condition No. 8 allows for the applicant to take advantage of the Central
Business District parking exchange fee if they are unable to meet the required number
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of spaces on site. The staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend
approval with the condition outlined in Resolution No. 908. Mayor Pool closed the
public hearing.
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A motion was made by Council Member Cole. seconded by Council
Member Sargent, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt
Resolution No, 908.
Lake County Public Health Center - Resolution No. 909
City Manager Saunders stated that the applicant is requesting to extend their
Conditional Use Permit for an additional year. The original Conditional Use Permit
granted last year allowed the Lake County Health Department to place a modular
building on their site for use on a temporary basis for a maximum of one year.
Mayor Pool read Resolution No. 909 by title 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 Lake
County Commissioner Chairman Welton Cadwell and Fletcher Smith, 315 Main
Street, Tavares, 32778.
County Commission Chairman Cadwell stated that they are moving forward in
acquiring a new facility. This spring they advertised requesting proposals for a new
or existing facility. They are looking for a 7,500 square foot facility. He stated they
agree with the conditions of the proposed Resolution No. 909.
City Manager Saunders stated that at last year's meeting the City Council made it very
clear when the Conditional Use was approved that the City routinely denies requests
for this type of facility unless actual development or construction is underway for
permanent facilities. However, the City Council recognized the unique necessity for
the Health Department use and granted the Conditional Use Permit. The City Council
cautioned that it was extremely important for the Health Department to immediately
proceed with plans for a permanent facility and that the one year time-frame should be
met for being under construction.
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City Manager Saunders stated that the County did not do what they promised and that
neither planning nor construction of a facility has begun. The Planning and Zoning
Commission recommend approval of the time extension with conditions as outlined in
Resolution No. 909 and has included Condition//2 which states that construction must
begin within one year and the temporary building use shall be permitted for two years
or until the permanent facility is completed, whichever occurs first. If construction is
not begun within one year, the Conditional Use Permit shall become void. The staff
recommendation is for denial of the Conditional Use Permit request for time extension
because of the adverse precedent being set regarding the extended utilization of a non-
conforming structure.
County Commission Chairman Cadwell stated that if the extension is not granted, they
would not want to be in an adversarial position with the City and would most likely
cut back on services. He stated that they will move forward in securing another
facility and offered to report to the Council on a quarterly basis. Mayor Pool closed
the public hearing.
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After discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Sargent,
seconded by Council Member Norquist, and carried unanimously by roll
call vote to adopt Resolution No, 909 adding Condition #4 to require
sla'rting around the modular unit and Condition #5 requiring the Count_
Commission to report on a quarterly basis as to their progress in
securing another_facili~_.
NEW BUSINESS
Bid Award - Sewer Main Cleaning
City Manager Saunders stated that eight bids were received for sewer main cleaning of
approximately 19,000 feet of sewer mains. The sewer system is 27 years old and
clogged lines and sewer backups are starting to occur. An annual program of cleaning
sections of the sewer mains to rid them of roots and other debris that cause problems
for the system is being initiated.
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City Manager Saunders stated that the low bidder is Infrastructure Rehabilitation
Services, Inc. in the amount of $10,739.16. Several agencies that have utilized this
company before were contacted and excellent recommendations were given.
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A motion was made by Council Member Cole. seconded by Council
Member Sargent. and carried unanimously to award the Sewer Main
Cleaning bid tO Infrastructure Rehabilitation Services, Inc. _for
$1 O, 739.16for approximately 19, O00_feet.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Mrs. Freeman of 1124 W. DeSoto Street reported that the recent rains have flooded
this section of DeSoto Street and more storm drains should be installed. City
Manager Saunders stated that the engineering was being completed and the project
should be out to bid in about a month.
There being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
Robert A'7. Pool, Mayor
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