06-11-1996 Regular Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT
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JUNE 11, 1996
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday,
June 11, 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; Council Member Dupee,
and Council Member Sargent. Other officials present were City Manager Saunders,
City Attorney Baird, Planning Director Harker, and Deputy City Clerk Whiflock.
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.
MINtrrES
The minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held May 28, 1996 were approved as
presented.
CITY MANAGER SAUNDERS' REPORT
Council Members agreed to hold the first budget workshop on Thursday, June 27 at
6:00 p.m. at City Hall.
COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE'S REPORT
Council Member Dupee stated that the City of Mascotte has joined the South Lake
Chamber of Commerce. She also invited those present to make their reservations to
the June 21 Chamber Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. to hear the yearly legislative report to be
given by Senator Karen Johnson.
VISITORS WITH BUSINESS
Louis J. Formato - Variance Request
City Manager Saunders stated that the Mr. Formato is requesting a variance because a
non-conforming use of building or land cannot be expanded.
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Mayor Pool stated that the request requires that a Quasi-Judicial heating be held and
that anyone wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition to the request must be sworn
in. Deputy City Clerk Whitlock swore in Louis Formato, 512 E. Lake Shore Drive.
Mr. Formato stated that he wants to locate a 24' by 24' storage building for dry
storage behind the Rusty Fox at 649 12th Street.
City Manager Saunders stated that Mr. Formato wants to construct a storage building
on the site of the Rusty Fox restaurant which is grand-fathered in as a non-conforming
use in the R-3 zone. A storage building would be allowed in an R-3 zone as long as it
met the required setbacks, however, this request must be considered as an expansion
of a non-conforming use since the property is already being utilized as a restaurant
which is not permitted in R-3. A site plan indicates that all required setbacks will be
met. Based on the fact that the proposed building will meet all setbacks and could be
permitted on other R-3 sites with other R-3 uses, the staff recommends approval of the
variance request.
Mayor Pool closed the public hearing.
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A motion was made by Council Member Dupee, seconded by Council
Member Sargent, and carried unanimously to grant a variance request to
Louis Formato to allow a 24' by 24' storage building to be located at
649 12th Street.
Clermont Medical Center - Variance Request
City Manager Saunders stated that the applicant is requesting a 35' front setback
rather than 50' and zero lot line side yard rather than 25' normally required in order
to add a 24' by 27' expansion. 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. Deputy City Clerk swore in Dr. John
Crawford, 637 W. Lake Shore Drive.
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Dr. Crawford explained that they want to add a room off from the front waiting area
to assist patients in insurance matters. The proposed addition will square off the
existing building.
City Manager Saunders stated that the proposed addition would be located in the
northwest comer of the building. They do not propose to encroach any further into
the side yards that exist with the structure that is now on the site. The existing
building has a recess and the addition will square off the building. The City Council
has in the past granted setback variances similar to this where no additional
encroachment is proposed and staff recommends approval. Mayor Pool closed the
public heating.
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A motion was made by. Council Member Dupee, seconded by Council
Member Cole. and carried unanimously to grant a variance of $5' rather
than 50'_front setback and zero lot line side yard rather than 25' to allow
a 24' by 27' addition to the Clermont Medical Center at 1135 Lake Ave.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Final Reading of Ordinance 312-M
City Manager Saunders stated that Ordinance 312-M will establish a flat rate for re-
use irrigation water for the East Side Water System, where available. Initially, this
will only be available in the Kings Ridge Development, but eventually, as re-use water
is available, will be expanded to other areas. The flat rate is established at $5.65 per
month for each residential unit. Mayor Pool read Ordinance 312-M by title only and
opened the public hearing. No one asked to speak in favor of or against Ordinance
312-M. Mayor Pool closed the public heating.
Council Member Cole questioned the 7,500 square feet residential lot and asked what
rate will be charged for larger lots. City Manager Saunders stated that 7,500 is a
typical lot size.
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A motion was made by. Council Member Cole and seconded by Council
Member Sargent to adopt Ordinance 132-M. After discussion, the
motion and second were withdrawn.
The lot size was discussed and City Manager Saunders suggested increasing the lot
size to 10,000 square feet and adding "irrigated" lot. It was also agreed to add
language that irrigated lots above 10,000 square feet will be pro-rated.
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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
Ordinance 312-M, amending Section 1. A, Monthly Rate as follows;
$5.65 per unit (a unit is considered any residential unit located on an
irrigated lot which is 10,000 square feet or less). Irrigated lots more
than 10.000 square feet will be pro-rated.
Final Reading of Ordinance 313-M
City Manager Saunders stated that Ordinance 313-M will amend our ordinance as
directed by Council regarding skateboarding to allow this activity in City parks. We
will still have the ability to post certain areas within our parks that skateboarding or
roller blading will not be allowed where it is unsafe such as around the concession
stand at Palatlakaha Recreation Area. The skating activities will also not be allowed
in the parking lot areas of the parks since this could be a liability issue for the City.
Mayor Pool read Ordinance 313-M by title only and opened the public hearing. Don
Burris, 1475 10th Street stated that he and his wife walk on the sidewalk around
Palaflakaha Recreation Area in the evenings and they have been forced off the
sidewalk by in-line skaters. He has also seen damage by skateboarders and asked
about the liability issue. City Manager Saunders stated that if the City does not
designate a skateboard area, no premium increases will be made by our insurance
company. Mr. Burris stated that if skateboarding is allowed at Palaflakaha Recreation
Area, there will be some problems.
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A motion was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council
Member Dupee, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt
Ordinance 313-M.
Council Member Dupee requested that the Council Members be furnished with the
proposed flyer which will be provided to all of our police officers for handouts.
Waterfront Park Bid Award
City Manager Saunders stated that the Waterfront Park buildings have been bid twice,
and the City was not able to issue a contract to the low bidder for the second bid due
to inadequate licensing. The staff then negotiated with Weber Construction, whose
bid came within about $1,000 of the second low bidder. The Council then directed
that negotiations be opened with Wagner Construction, the second low bidder. City
Manager Saunders reviewed the amended quotes received from Weber Construction
and Wagner Construction and recommended the bid be awarded to Wagner
Construction for $213,102 which included options that were included on a summary
sheet provided to each Council Member and uniform concrete finish. The amended
quote from Weber Construction was $236,750.
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A motion was made by Council Member Dupee, seconded by Council
Member Norquist, and carried unanimously to award the bid for the
Waterfront Park restrooms and pavilion to Wagner Construction for
$213,102.
NEW BUSINESS
Interlocal Agreement - Lake County Recycling and Education Grant
City Manager Saunders stated that for several years the City has been requested by
Lake County to enter into an interlocal agreement to take advantage of the recycling
and education grant available from the State. We have received approximately $9,000
each year from this grant and he recommended approval for the upcoming year.
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A motion was made by Council Member Cole. seconded by Council
Member Dupee. and carried unanimously to approve the 1996 Intcrlocal
Agreement with Lake County for the Recycling and Education Grant.
Bid Award - Sale of Surplus Property
City Manager Saunders stated that the City advertised for bids for the sale of a Ford
backhoe and a bucket truck that were declared surplus by the City Council. One bid
was received for the backhoe in the amount of $2,676.76 from Ryals Equipment
Company and he recommended accepting the bid.
No bids were received for our bucket truck and he recommended that we include the
truck in the upcoming combined county and city auction which will take place later
this month with a $3,000 minimum bid for the auction.
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A motion was made by Council Member Sargent, seconded by Council
Member Dupee, and carried unanimously to accept the bid of $2,676, 76
f-rom Ryals Equipment Company for the Ford Backhoe.
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A motion was made by Council Member Sargent, seconded by Council
Member Dupee. and carried unanimously to include the bucket thick in
the upcoming combined county and city auction with a $3,000 minimum
bid.
Bid Award - Highway 50 Watermain Extension
City Manager Saunders stated that 11 bids were received on June 6 for the Highway
50 watermain extension project with a base bid which will extend a 16" watermain
from Hancock Road to our new water tank site and an alternate bid which will extend
from there west to the intersection of Highway 50 and Jacks Lake Road.
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The low bid was received from Censtate Contractors for $135,435.50 for the base bid
and $85,362.60 for alternate 1. South Lake Hospital has agreed to pay for Alternate 1
in return for impact fee credits.
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A motion was made by Council Member Dupee, seconded by Council
Member Cole. and carried unanimously to award the Highway_ 50 16~
Watermain Base Bid of $135,435.50 and Alternate #1 for $85,362.60 to
Censtate Contractors.
Lift Stations E-2 and E-3
City Manager Saunders stated that two new lift station sites are required for our sewer
main extension which will be constructed concurrently with the Jacks Lake Road
extension. A purchase for the two approximate 60' by 40' sites has been negotiated
with Maury L. Carter and Associates for a total price of $3,780.61. This price was
based on the per square footage price paid for the property we bought from the
Carters for the water tank site.
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A motion was made by Council Member Dupee, seconded by Council
Member Cole, and carried unanimously to purchase the two lift statio~
sites for a total price of $3.780.61 _from Mau~_ L. Carter & Associates.
.75 MGD Treatment Plant
City Manager Saunders stated that approval is requested for Change Order #2 with
Fabco Constructors, Inc. This change order will increase the contract price by
$11,482.50 which is for additional excavation with the exception of $1,450 for
additional piping.
City Manager Saunders explained that the original estimates for the volume of dirt to
be excavated and shown as a unit price on the original contract was less than actual
amounts that were required to be excavated. This discrepancy was due to using an
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old topographic survey in the original calculations. A new topographic survey was
not done by the City prior to bidding which resulted in the differences.
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A motion was made by Council Member Sargent, seconded by Council
Member Cole, and carried unanimously to approve Change Order #2
with Fabco Constructors, Inc. to increase the, 75 MGD Treatment Plant
price by $11,482.50.
Railroad Right-of-Way
City Manager Saunders stated that the purchase of an approximately 250' section of
railroad right-of-way known as the Schafer section which lies adjacent to the West
Beach property will allow a better route for the Rails to Trails project through this
area. He recommended a purchase price of $10,000 as was discussed with the City
Council at the last Workshop Meeting.
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A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Dupee, and carried unanimously to purchase the 250' $chafer
railroad right-of-way section for $10,000.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Don Burris asked if the Tot Lot on Minneola and 8th will be moved to 12th and
Montrose Street. City Manager Saunders stated that the Tot Lot will be removed for
additional parking when the Trail Head is constructed late fall. Funding has been
received from the County to develop a park on Montrose and 12th Street.
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There being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned at 8:33 p.m.
Attest:
Robert A. Pool, Mayor
Jo~ph E. Van Zq[e, City/Clerk