08-11-1998 Regular Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT
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AUGUST 11, 1998
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday, August
11, 1998 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 Wolfe,
Council Member Brown, and Council Member Cole. Other City officials present were
City Attorney Baird, Finance Director Van Zile and Clerk Beasley.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was offered by Council Member Wolfe followed by the repeating of the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present.
MINUTES
The minutes of the regular Council Meeting held July 28, 1998 were tabled until the
August 25, 1998 meeting.
CITY MANAGER SAUNDERS' REPORT
Joint Workshop with Minneola
City Manager Saunders stated that a joint workshop has been tentatively set for Monday,
August 17 a't 6:00 p.m. at the Minneola City Hall to discuss the possibility of furnishing
water to Minneola.
COUNCIL MEMBER BROWN'S REPORT
Council Member Brown stated he met with Fire Chief Bishop to review the reports that
are being questioned for the Fire Department. He stated that he saw no deviation from
the manual.
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COUNCIL MEMBER COLE
Council Member Cole reviewed a letter from David Conley of Leesburg congratulating
Chief Bishop and a letter from Lake Highlands Nursing Home stating their appreciation
for the quick response from the Fire Department.
COUNCIL MEMBER WOLFE
Council Member Wolfe explained that it is hard to hear what is being said, but if the
minutes of the previous meeting are correct, Mayor Pool made a statement that he had
been critical of the Volunteer Fire Department and referred to a full-page ad. He read
from his full. page campaign ad of approximately one year ago where he congratulated
the dedicated, hard working, helpful Fire Department volunteers and he thanked them for
their efforts. He stated that his criticism was for the lack of planning that he felt at that
time and still feels the City has in regards to the Fire Department. He felt a good step
has been taken in the probability of hiring a consultant with the long-term planning. He
stated he has never been critical of the volunteer firemen or of Chief Bishop.
VISITORS WITH BUSINESS
YMCA
Mayor Pro Tem Norquist stated that the YMCA has requested to use Jenkins Auditorium
for Teen Dances on Saturday, September 19 and Fridays on December 18, January 15,
March 26, May 14, and June 18 from 8:00 to 11:00 PM. City Manager Saunders stated
that the YMCA started this program last year and it has been very successful and he
recommended that they be approved for the upcoming year. He also recommended
providing a ]police officer as was done last year.
A motion was made by Council Member Wolfe, seconded by Council
Member Cole, and carried unanimously to allow the YMCA to use Jenkins
Auditorium for teen dances on Saturday, September 19 and Fridays on
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December 18, Janua~ 15, March 26, May 14 and June 18from 8:00 to
l l :OO PM.
Benson Hattie
Mr. Hartle stated that water and sewer lines have been extended along the north and
south sides of S.R. 50 and apparently the contractor is finished. He stated they have been
approached by Kenko, the contractor, to give them a letter of release but there were
several problems still existing and they don't want to sign a release yet since there still a
large hole to the east of Hartle Road that still needs to be filled in and a manhole
substantially above ground level. He asked that the City Manager and City Engineer
come out to see what can be done. They also have questions about some of the
landscape trees that were removed and no response has been received from the
contractor.
City Manager Saunders stated he attended a walk-through on the water line last week and
a long punch list was given to the contractor for the north side of the road. Several items
were not approved and no walk-through was done for the sewer on the south side. He
stated that no release will be given before several corrections have been made and he will
be sure to call Mr. Hartle.
Mr. Hartle stated he was a lieutenant for the Lake County Fire Department and they use
the same run report the Clermont uses. He stated the form was very confusing.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Final Reading of Ordinance 289-C
City Manager Saunders stated that the City started the recodification project of the City's
Code book about two years ago. Municipal Code Corporation has completed the new
Code book and have taken out any items now obsolete or preempted by state or federal
law. Adoption of the Code is by ordinance and Ordinance 289-C is for introduction only
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which will re-adopt the entire Code book. He stated the code book is on computer and
on the internet.
Mayor Pro Tem Norquist read Ordinance 289-C by title only and opened the public
hearing. Council Member Wolfe asked about the major changes in the Code. Council
Member Brown asked about a noise ordinance which City Manager Saunders stated there
is a noise ordinance which has been in effect for many years.
A resident asked about a problem with building a driveway in the City on a County road
where the codes don't coincide. City Manager Saunders stated that he will contact Lake
County regarding making the process easier. No other comments were received and the
public hearing was closed.
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A motion was made b? Council Member Cole, seconded bp Council
Member Norquist, and carried unanimousl_¥ bp roll call vote to adopt
Ordinance 289-C.
Final Reading of Ordinance 356-M
City Manager Saunders stated that this miscellaneous ordinance will grant a garbage
hauling franchise agreement tO Cunningham Refuse. The City provides non-exclusive
franchises for commercial hauling and several of these have been granted in the past.
Mayor Pro Tem Norquist read Ordinance 356-M by title only and opened the public
hearing. No. one asked to speak and the Public Hearing was closed.
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A motion was made bP Council Member Wolfe, seconded by Council
Member Cole, and carried unanimously bP roll call vote to adopt
Ordinance 356-M.
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Downtown Clermont Redevelopment Agency
City Manager Saunders stated that the Redevelopment Agency Board met a few weeks
ago and they recommended that the Council adopt the Redevelopment Plan for the
Downtown Redevelopment Agency. After the plan is adopted the trust fund will be set
up to receiw~ Clermont Redevelopment Agency revenues which can only be spent in the
designated Downtown Clermont area.
Mayor Pro Tem opened the public hearing. JeffBiddle, a member of the Clermont
Redevelopment Agency Board stated they received a lot of good input fi:om during a
recent meeting. A street-scape plan has been proposed and he worked through the
Chamber of Commerce to submit a grant request to the South Lake County Foundation
for funding. City Manager Saunders stated the basic geographic area includes fi:om 12th
Street to 5th Street and S.R. 50 to Lake Minneola. Mayor Pro Tem Norquist stated the
increase in tax revenues generated fi:om an increase in values in this area can only be
used in this geographic area.
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A motion was made by Council Member Wolfe, seconded by Council
Member Brown, and carried unanimousl_¥ to adopt the Downtown
Clermont Redevelopment AgencY.
Lake County Schools - Agreement for 25-year lease of McKinney Park
City Manager Saunders stated that several weeks ago the Lake County School Board
approved the concept for the long-term lease for McKinney Park. A formal agreement is
now required to be executed by the City and the School Board. There may be some
slight modifications to this agreement regarding the stipulation that no permanent
buildings will be constructed without the consent of the School Board. Since immediate
plans include constructing a picnic pavilion with restrooms, this item should be modified
to include these structures, and the School Board agreed with this at their last meeting.
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A motion was made bp Council Member Wolfe, seconded by Council
Member Cole, and carried unanimous!¥ to approve the 25-year McKinne?
Park Lease Agreement.
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NEW BUSINESS
Introduction of Ordinance 355-M
Mayor Pro Tem Norquist stated that Ordinance 355-M is for introduction only and will
rezone Lot 3 of Forty Pines Subdivision from R-2 Residential to R-3 Residential/
Professional.. He read the ordinance by title only and stated that the final reading will be
held August 25, 1998.
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A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Brown and carried unanimously to introduce Ordinance No. 355-
M.
Introduction of Ordinance 357-M
Mayor Pro Tem Norquist stated that Ordinance 355-M is for introduction only and will
abandon a 3,0' platted right-of-way running east and west and a 15' right-of-way running
north and south on the property that has been purchased by the Lake County School
Board for the Lost Lake Reserve Elementary School. He read the ordinance by title only
and stated that the final reading will be held August 25, 1998.
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A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Wolfe, and carried unanimously to introduce Ordinance 357-M.
Final Plat Approval - Whitehall at Kings Ridge, Phase I
City Manager Saunders stated that they are recommending the final plat approval of
Whitehall at Kings Ridge, Phase I. The plat is part of the previously approved
development. He stated that construction of Hancock Road is still on schedule and will
have it out for bid and under construction late this year.
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A motion was made by Council Member Wolfe, seconded by Council
Member Cole, and carried unanimously to approve Whitehall at Kings
Ridge, Phase I.
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Bid Awards:
Sewer Line Cleaning Bid:
City Manager Saunders stated that a segment of our sewer lines are cleaned in order to
prevent blockage from debris, roots, etc. in order to prevent breaks or backups. Public
Service Director Davis recommends the low bidder Orange Industrial Service in the
mount of $16,344.52 for our annual sewer cleaning project. He stated there is $20,000
in this year's budget for this project.
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.4 motion was made bY Council Member Wolfe, seconded by Council
Member Cole, and carried unanimously to approve the bidfrom Orange
Ind~gtrial Service in the amount 0f$16, 344. 52for the annual sewer
cleaning project.
12th Street Driveway Bid:
City Manager Saunders stated three bids were received for the 12 th Street Driveway
construction that will intersect with 12 th Street and will provide access to Dr. Joseph
Wright's property and his neighbors. He recommended approval of the low bid of
$43,228 from Lem Bryant subject to St. Johns approval of the storm water permit.
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.4 motion was made by Council Member Wolfe, seconded bY Council
Member Cole, and carried unanimously to approve the bid for the 12tn
Street driveway in the amount o£$43,228 from Lem Brvant subject to St.
Johns approval of the storm water permit.
Garbage Containers:
City Manager Saunders stated that four bids were received and he reviewed the summary
of bids. The only bidder that meets minimum specifications is Otto Company and Public
Service Director Davis recommends awarding the bid of $34,015 to them. The bid is
about $4,000 over the low bid that is close to meeting the specifications.
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A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Brown, and carried unanimously to award the 68-gallon and 95-
gallon garbage container bid to Otto Industries for $34,015.
Center Lake Aquatic Landscaping Bid:
City Manager Saunders stated that three bids were received for the aquatic landscaping at
Center Lake. He requested that the bid be tabled until the next meeting so that questions
regarding guarantees and acceptance of the layout by St. Johns River Water
Management.
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A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded bY Council
Member Brown, and carried unanimously to table the Center Lake Aquatic
Landscaping bid until the August 25, 1998 regular meeting.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
McKinney Park
Charles Fourth reviewed the list of contributors that should be noted on the permanent
sign to be made for McKinney Park.
Kings Ridge Gray Water
Don Harris asked about the gray water use at Kings Ridge. City Manager Saunders
stated that 'the City is not using gray water which is technically a distinction between
potable water and dishwater or washer discharge water. The City does have a plan and
an agreement with Kings Ridge to use reuse water on the golf course when the sewage
treatment plant is expanded from the current .75 million gallon plant to 1.5 million
gallons. This planned expansion is scheduled at the end of 1999 allowing reuse water to
be available in about 2 lA years. The Legends project on the west side of U.S. 27 will
also be provided reuse water on their golf course. Levitt Homes near the Hospital site is
also negotiating for reuse water when it is available. Kings Ridge home irrigation and
common areas will also use reuse water when it is available. The outcome of a lawsuit
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with Utilities, Inc. will determine who will provide water to The Legends project on the
west side of U.S. 27, and a court date is set for mid-September.
There being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Robert A. Pool, Mayor
Attest:
eph E. Van Zil~, City Clerk