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08-11-1998 Regular Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 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. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 11, 1998 Page 2 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 CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 11, 1998 Page 3 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 CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 11, 1998 Page 4 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. 98.232 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. ~8~33 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. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 11, 1998 Page 5 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. ~8~234 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. 98-235 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. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 11, 1998 Page 6 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. 98-236 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. 98-237 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. 98-238 A motion was made by Council Member Wolfe, seconded by Council Member Cole, and carried unanimously to approve Whitehall at Kings Ridge, Phase I. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST ll, 1998 Page 7 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. 98-239 .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. 98-240 .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. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 11, 1998 Page 8 98-241 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. 98-242 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 CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST ll, 1998 Page 9 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