11-10-1998 Regular Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT
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NOVEMBER 10, 1998
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday,
November 10, at Jenkins Auditorium. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by
Mayor Pro Tem Norquist with the following Council Members present: Council
Member Turville, Council Member Wolfe and Council Member Cole, and new
Council Members Hope Lamb and Jeff Biddle. Other City officials present were City
Manager Saunders, City Attorney Baird, Principal Planner Brown, Finance Director
Van Zile and Deputy City Clerk Whitlock.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was offered by Council Member Wolfe followed by the repeating of
the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present.
~ELCOME
Mayor Pro Tem recognized State House Representative David Russell, Lake County
Commissioner Bob Pool, Lake County Property Appraiser Ed Havill, and Lake
County Tax Assessor Bob McKee.
MINUTES
The minutes of the regular Council Meeting held October 27, 1998 were approved as
presented.
CITY MANAGER SAUNDERS' REPORT
Workshop Meetings Scheduled
City Manager Saunders reminded Council Members of a Workshop meeting on
November 17, to be held at the Highlander Hut (not the Police Dept.) at 7:00 p.m.
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Council Members scheduled a Workshop in regard to Wal-Mart on Thursday,
December 3 at 6:00 p.m. to be held at Jenkins Auditorium.
COUNCIL MEMBER WOLFE'S REPORT
Council Member Wolfe requested agendas and supporting information for all City
board and commission meetings.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Utilities Easement
City Manager Saunders stated that the City Council previously accepted a utility
easement from Jahna Industries as part of an agreement to provide water service to Johns
Lake Estates located on Hartle Road which was necessary in order to extend the water
line from Johns Lake Road north to Hartle Road. The water line was not only needed for
service to the Johns Lake Estates project, but the master utility plan indicates the main
going through this area and proceeding north to S.R. 50 to complete a necessary loop in
the water line. He stated that the main change in the agreement is the elimination of any
above-ground structures and it was not intended to construct any above-ground structures
and the changes clarify this issue.
City Manager Saunders stated that City Attomey Baird has reviewed the agreement and
he recommended approval.
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A motion was made bp Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Wolfe and carried unanimously to approve the revised utilities
agreement with Jahna Industries.
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DECLARATION OF UNOPPOSED COUNCIL MEMBER, ACCEPTANCE OF
ELECTION RETURNS AND DECLARATION OF RESULTS FOR COUNCIL
MEMBER GROUP V
Mayor Pro Tem Norquist reported the results of the Group V election as follows:
Hope Lamb 1,343
Lester Cole 951
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A motion was made by Council Member Turville, seconded by Council
Member Cole and carried unanimous!¥ to accept the above results,
affirming Hope Lamb as the winner of Council Member, Group V.
RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING COUNCIL MEMBERS COLE AND
NORQUIST
Council Member Turville congratulated and thanked Council Member Norquist (10 years
as Council Member) and Council Member Cole (20 years as Council Member) for their
dedication and outstanding years of service and presented each with a commemorative
mantel clock.
ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE
Newly elected Council Members Hope Lamb and JeffBiddle were invited to come
forward. City Clerk Van Zile administered the Oath of Office to JeffBiddle, Groups I,
Harold S. Turville, Jr., Group III (Mayor), and Hope Lamb, Group V, who then assumed
their seats.
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VISITORS WITH BUSINESS
Lake County Sheriff's Department
City Manager Saunders stated that the Lake County Sheriff's Department is requesting to
extend the lease for the substation located in the City's old Police Department building
for an additional one-year at the same lease amount of $1,575 per month. He
recommended approval of the lease renewal.
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A motion was made by Council Member Wolfe, seconded bY Council
Member Biddle, and carried unanimously to approve the one year lease
extension with the Sheriff's Department at 882 DeSoto Street for $1,575
per month.
Interlocal Agreement
City Manager Saunders stated that Lake County appropriates $200,000 yearly for
recreation and has awarded $15,000 to Clermont to aid in the improvements to
McKinney Park. City Manager Saunders recommended approval of the interlocal
agreement between Lake County and the City of Clermont for the $15,000 grant for
McKinney Park improvements.
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A motion was made bY Council Member Biddle, seconded bY Council
Member Wolfe, and carried unanimously to approve the interlocal
agreement with Lake County for a $15,000 grant for McKinne¥ Park
improvements.
NEW BUSINESS
Introduction of Ordinance 372-M
City Manager Saunders stated that Ordinance 372-M will rezone approximately 6.5 acres
from U-E Urban Residential to C-2 General Commercial. He stated that the property is
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located at the northeast comer of S.R. 50 and the proposed extension of Oakley Seaver
Boulevard. Mayor Turville read Ordinance 372-M by title only and stated that the public
hearing and final reading will be held November 24.
Introduction of Ordinance 373-M
City Manager Saunders stated that Ordinance 373-M will rezone approximately 8.5 acres
from U-E Urban Residential to C-2 General Commercial. The property is located north
of S.R. 50 west of Oakley Seaver Boulevard. Mayor Turville read Ordinance 373-M by
title only and stated that the public hearing and final reading will be held November 24.
Introduction of Ordinance 374-M
City Manager Saunders stated that Ordinance 374-M is a request by Mr. J. Judy which
will close and abandon a unimproved segment of Carroll Street right-of-way that runs
west of 12~ Street for approximately 350'. Mayor Turville read Ordinance 374-M by title
only and stated that the public hearing and final reading will be held November 24.
Change Order - 12th Street Driveway
City Manager Saunders stated that the 12th Street driveway work to Joseph Wright's
residence and others in that area is now complete. During construction of the driveway,
an old monitoring well was found which was in conflict with the construction. The
change order is for an increase of $472.50 to Lem Bryant Land Clearing which is
necessary for the cost of the abandonment of that well.
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A motion was made by Council Member Wolfe, seconded bY Council
Member Biddle, and carried unanimously to approve Change Order #1 to
Lem Brvant Land Clearing for an increase of $472. 50 to abandon a
monitoring well in the construction of the 12 tn Street Driveway.
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AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Council Member Biddle stated it is an honor to be on the City Council and he
intended to be a positive influence in the community.
Council Member Lamb stated she was excited about serving on the Council and had a
positive attitude regarding the new Council. She reported that her staffhad made an
error and turned in the last Campaign Finance Report late, however, she was glad to be
able to present her check in the amount of $1,272.18.
Howard Barry asked who receives the land regarding the closing of a street like Carroll
Street and Mayor Turville replied that adjoining property owners receive the land.
Nancy Fullerton asked the Council to consider a moratorium on further growth, to
focus on storm water management on inland City lakes, especially Crystal Lake, and
renew efforts on governmental coordination.
There being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Attest:
f~arold S. ;Furville, Jr. Mayor
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