03-24-1998 Regular Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT
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MARCH 24, 1998
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday,
March 24, 1998 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: Council Member Cole, Council Member Wolfe, Council Member Brown, and
Council Member Norquist. Other City officials present were City Manager Saunders,
Finance Director Van Zile, Planning Director Harker and Clerk Beasley.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was offered by Council Member Norquist followed by the repeating of
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present.
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The minutes of the regular Council Meeting held March 10, 1998 were approved as
presented.
CITY MANAGER SAUNDERS' REPORT
Lincoln Park Recreation Area
City Manager Saunders stated he attended the Lake County School Board Meeting held
March 23 and was given unanimous support to enter into a long-term agreement for the
Lincoln Park Recreation Area, an approximate 3.5 acres located across from Clermont
Elementary School. They directed theft staff to develop the lease agreement which will
be presented to the Council for final approval.
Council Workshop
Council Members agreed to hold a Workshop on Monday, April 6, 1998 at 6:00 p.m.
at the Council Chambers in the Police Department to discuss prepare for the upcoming
CRA meeting which will be held approximately two weeks later.
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Visioning Session
The first visioning session was set for Monday, April 20, 1998 at 7:30 at Jenkins
Auditorium. The Regional Planning Council will send a staff member at no cost to the
City who has conducted other visioning sessions for other communities to facilitate the
meeting.
City Engineer
Council Member Wolfe asked for an update on the search for a staff engineer. City
Manager Saunders reported that advertisements have been running for several weeks
for a City Engineer. More ads in professional magazines will be running soon and
resume's are arriving.
MAYOR POOL'S REPORT
Mayor Pool congratulated Fred Sommer, Ann Dupee and Ray Gilley, South Lake
residents for awards they received from the Lake Sentinel and the League of Cities.
MAYORAL PROCLAMATION - Clermont-Minneola Lions Club Candy Days
Mayor Pool read the Clermont-Minneola Lions Club Proclamation observing Candy
Days on April 3 and 4, 1998 and urged citizens to support this campaign as all
proceeds are used for sight conservation.
VISITORS WITH BUSINESS
Pat Sykes-Amos, Greenlee, Kurris, Rice & Brown
Pat Sykes-Amos representing the firm of Greenl~e, Kuris, Rice and Brown presented
the 1997 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report document and answered questions
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from the Council regarding the audit. A study of compliance and the internal control
system are explained in the back of the book and the report indicates no findings.
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Mayor Pool congratulated Finance Director Van Zile on receiving the Certificate of
Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance
Officers Association of the United States and Canada for the comprehensive annual
f'mancial report for the 9~ consecutive year.
Orlando Regional Sports & Health
Tom Ziebart requested the following in regard to the June 20 and 21 USAT National
Championship Triathlon to be staged at the Waterfront Park from Thursday through
Sunday:
1. Use of City banner holders in the Central Business District and Highway 50.
2. Closure of the boat ramp during the event on June 20 and 21.
3. A fiat rate of $250 for parking at the Waterfront Park June 18 through 21.
Up to $1,000 for Clermont Officers that are used for traffic control only within
the City limits.
The event will be televised on Saturday, June 20 which will air on the Outdoor Life
cable network into 30 million homes.
98-093
A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Norquist. and carried unanimously to approve the USAT National
Championship Triathlon at the Waterfront Park June 18-21 and the use of
the City banner holders, the closure of the boat ramp on June 20 and 21,
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a flat rate of $25O for parking at the Waterfront Park June 18-21 and up
to $1.000 donation for Clermont police officers used for traffic control
within the Ci~. limits.
South Lake Ministerial Fellowship
City Manager Saunders stated that Mike Vosbrink, Vice President of the South Lake
Ministerial Fellowship has requested use of the Waterfront Park for the community
Easter Sunrise service on Sunday, April 12. He stated that the event was held at the
Waterfront Park last year and was very well attended. He recommended approval.
98-094
A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Wolfe. and carried unanimously to approve the use Waterfront
Park for the Easter Sunrise Service on April 12, 1998.
Brian MacKellar - Variance Request
City Manager Saunders stated that the applicant is requesting the following variances to
a residential lot located on Lake Minnehaha at the intersection of Hook Street and Lake
Shore Drive: 25' front yard setback where 35' is required, 88' width where 100' is
required, and 9,314 square feet lot where 10,000 square feet is required. Mayor Pool
stated that a Quasi-Judicial hearing is required for this request, and that anyone wishing
to speak in favor of or in opposition to the request should be sworn in. City Clerk Van
Zile swore in Kimberly MacKellar, 11626 Crescent Pines Blvd., Clermont.
Mrs. MacKellar stated they are ready break ground if the variances are granted.
City Manager Saunders stated that this identical request has been approved in the past
by the City Council, however, construction must begin within one year of the request,
otherwise the variance becomes void. This property is located in an R-1-A zone,
however, all of the other houses located south of this lot are in the R-1 District which
requires a 75' wide lot, 25' front setback, and lot size of 7,500 square feet. Rather
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than a request to extend the R-1 area for this lot, the applicant is requesting the
variances as stated. The request would be consistent with all the other homes located
along this lakefront strip.
98-095
/t motion was made by Council Member Brown, seconded by Council
Member Wolfe, and carried unanimously to grant a 25'front yard
setback, an 88' width and lot size of 9,314 square feet to Brian MacKellar
for a R-IA residential lot located on Lake Minnehaha at the intersection of
Hook Street and Lake Shore Drive.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Final Reading of Ordinance 343-M
City Manager Saunders stated that Ordinance 343-M will annex approximately 10 acres
located north of Highway 50 east of the northern extension of Hancock Road. Mayor
Pool read Ordinance 343-M by title only and stated that a Quasi-Judicial hearing is
required for this request, and that anyone wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition
to the request should be sworn in. City Clerk swore in Dr. Bob Westrick, President of
Lake Sumter Community College, 33013 Damon Court, Leesburg.
Dr. Westrick asked for approval of the annexation of the 10 acres which is part of the
property which will be used for the new Lake Sumter Community College campus.
City Manager Saunders stated the property is a 10 acre enclave.'
98-096
A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Norquist, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt
Ordinance 343-M.
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Final Reading of Ordinance 345-M
City Manager Saunders stated Ordinance 345-M will close a 30' platted right-of-way
that runs westerly from the northern extension of Hancock Road into the Lake Sumter
Community College property. Mayor Pool read Ordinance 345-M by title only and
stated that a Quasi-Judicial hearing is required for this request, and that anyone wishing
to speak in favor of or in opposition to the request should be sworn in. City Clerk Van
Zile swore in Dr. Bob Westrick, President of Lake Sumter Community College, 33013
Damon Court, Leesburg, Florida.
Dr. Westrick explained that closing the right-of-way will eliminate access problems.
City Manager Saunders explained the only purpose of the right-of-way was to provide
access to the 10 acre parcel that the College purchased and annexed in Ordinance 343-
M and it is no longer necessary.
98-097
A motion was made by_ Council Member Brown, seconded by Council
Member Wolfe. and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt
Ordinance 345-M.
Final Reading of Ordinance 342-M
City Manager Saunders stated that Ordinance 342-M will rezone approximately 170
acres located northeast of the intersection of East Jacks Lake Road and North Ridge
Boulevard from R-R Rural Residential to R-1 Single Family Residential. Mayor Pool
read Ordinance 342-M by title only and stated that a Quasi-Judicial hearing is required
for this request, and that anyone wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition to the
request should be sworn in. Finance Director Van Zile swore in the following:
Matthew Modica
Carl Smith, Jr.
Keith Henderson
1606 Penzance Street, Clermont
16531 Bay Ridge Drive, Clermont
420 Whitewing Circle, Minneola
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Mr. Smith explained that his engineer was not present to present the plans, however,
they are rezoning the property to develop with single-family residences.
Matt Modica recommended that the project be tabled and not be rezoned so that rural
settings can be protected. He was concerned with rampant growth, inadequate roads
and facilities and the quality of life is deteriorating.
Mr. Henderson stated he is involved with the Little League and he was concerned that
there are not enough ball fields to adequately provide for the current number of users
and if more housing is allowed, they will need to turn kids away.
City Manager Saunders stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval for the rezoning. The Comprehensive Plan for this area allows densities up to
four units an acre. The R-1 zoning typically allows between 2.8 and 3 units per acre.
He explained there is a recreation impact fee in place and approximately $130,000
would be collected from this development as an R-1 single-family subdivision which
could only be used for capital expenditures for recreation facilities. The City Council
also has the ability to negotiate with a developer when they come in with their
preliminary plan for their subdivision, to possibly dedicate land with or without
facilities in exchange for recreation impact fees.
Planning Director Harker reviewed a map of the 1,200 acre Fosgate property area and
noted the pending developments. City Manager Saunders recommended approval of
the zoning change to R-1. He recommended that the area be reviewed for a possible
recreation site at a Workshop when the preliminary plan is submitted, with input from
the Park and Recreation Committee. A 26-acre undeveloped site on Hancock Road,
acquired about two years ago has already been designated for a regional park.
Council Member Wolfe was concerned there could be 2,500 additional homes built on
the Fosgate property and the traffic is already congested on Highway 50. He requested
that the rezoning be tabled so the City Manager can negotiate with the developer for a
recreation area. Council Member Norquist stated that the proposed rezoning complies
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with the Comprehensive Plan and if it was denied, the message would be that the City
doesn't know what it has. He stated impact fees will provide for the recreation areas.
98-098
After considerable discussion, a motion was made by Council Member
Wolfe. seconded by Council Member Brown and defeated three to two by
roll call vote with Council Member Norquist, Council Member Cole and
Mayor Pool voting nay to table Ordinance 342-M.
98-099
A motion was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council
Member Cole. and carried three to two by roll call vote with Council
Member Wolfe and Council Member Brown voting nay. to adopt
Ordinance 342-M.
Final Reading of Ordinance 344-M
City Manager Saunders stated that Ordinance 344-M will abandon a right-of-way in
Tract 8, Section 20 of Lake Highlands Company on the corner of Mohawk Road and
Grand Highway adjacent to the Clermont Church of the Nazarene. Mayor Pool read
Ordinance 344-M by title only and stated that a Quasi-Judicial hearing is required for
this request, and that anyone wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition to the request
should be sworn in. No one asked to speak.
City Manager Saunders recommended adoption of Ordinance 344-M. He stated that
they have been working with the Church of the Nazarene and Lake County for the
dedication of a new right-of-way in order to straighten out the intersection which has
not yet been received. He recommended the adoption be approved contingent upon the
receipt of the new right-of-way. This right-of-way was initially vacated by Lake
County, however, to completely clear the property it must also be closed by the City.
The Church is providing a new alignment for the rebuilding of this intersection.
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98-~00
A motion was made by Council Member Wolfe, seconded by Council
Member Cole. and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt
Ordinance 344-M contingent upon the receipt of a new right-of-way.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution//995
City Manager Saunders stated that Polk County is requesting a permit from St. Johns
Water Management District to divert water from Lake Lowery which would change the
natural northerly flow with the diversion to the south. Lake Lowery along with Big
and Little Creek form the headwaters from the Palatlakaha Basin which includes the
Green Swamp area and the Clermont Chain of Lakes. This water subsequently
continues to flow north to the Ocldawaha Basin, all of which is a major contributor to
the St. Johns River Basin. They are proposing to divert some of the water south
because of problems with the water being too high. Residents living near Lake Henry
which lies to the south have also objected because it will raise the level of that lake.
The diversion of any water from the historical northerly flow would have a detrimental
effect on our Chain and the basin. This resolution opposes the request for the permit.
Lake County has adopted a similar resolution and copies of this resolution, along with
the request for adoption is being sent to other Lake County cities.
98-101
A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Brown. and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt
Resolution 995.
Communication
City Manager Saunders stated approval is requested for a Change Order for the upgrade
of our communication equipment to include $9,465 for a base station and remote
improvements. This will allow us to maximize the use of our new equipment which
increases our coverage area for Police and Public Services and provides a separate
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channel for our Fire Department. We recently received a grant of $5,000 from a
portion of a Lake County communication grant that can be used for the cost of the new
data recorder. This would free up $5,000 of the previous federal grant that we had
received that was to be used for this upgrade with the difference of $4,465 being
appropriated from General Fund Reserves.
98-102
A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Brown. and carried unanimously to approve the Change Order in
the amount of $9. 365for a base station and remote improvements.
Fuel Tank Removal
City Manager Saunders stated that the in the process of building additional parking
spaces in the Central Business District along Minneola Avenue, two underground fuel
tanks have been discovered within the City right-of-way (north side of Minneola
Avenue east of 8th Stree0. They are estimated to be 500 gallon tanks. Four quotes
have been received (Andrew Bell, Inc., OHM, PEC and Acts) who are certified to do
this type of work. The City does qualify for the State's tank removal program which
will fund 75 % of any soil removal or remediation. The low quote is from Andrew
Bell, Inc. for $7,741 for best estimate with a line item pricing.
98-103
A motion was made by Council Member Wolfe, seconded by Council
Member Cole, and carried unanimously to approve Andrew Bell, Inc. in
the amount of $7. 741 to remove two underground fuel tanks on Minneola
Avenue.
Vacuum Dewatering
City Manager Saunders stated that this year's budget included $31,500 for replacement
of one section of our sludge vacuum dewatering beds. The original plan was to budget
the replacement of the second bed next year, however, he recommended approval of
both beds at this time at a total cost of $53,438.57. The additional funding needed
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above the $31,500 that is in this year's budget can be re-appropriated from the $10,000
originally budgeted for rebuilding of a centrifugal blower which has been done
internally, and from $40,000 for telemetry equipment that we are recommending
postponement of at this time. The $53,438.57 quoted takes into account a credit for
warranty that still existed on the original beds.
98-104
A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Norquist, and carried unanimously to approve $53,438.57 to
replace two vacuum dewatering beds with White, & Co.
Impact Fee Study
City Manager Saunders stated that Hartman & Associates were retained to review and
update the City's impact fee schedule and ordinance. The original agreement made
assumptions regarding available data. Hartman has indicated that they have expended
$6,823 over and above the contract and are proposing to write off $5,083 with a
request for a contract amendment for $1,740. City Manager Saunders stated that
Finance Director Van Zile and he reviewed the available data and the data necessary
for the review and computations by Hartman & Associates and recommend payment of
the $1,740 under the original contract. Also recommended was a contract amendment
for $1,500 for services outside the scope of the original agreement. The original
agreement anticipated an update of the existing fees using the same basis for fee
calculations. City Manager Saunders stated that several of the impact fee categories on
the previous document relate to the number of persons or number of seats in certain
type facilities. This is a very difficult standard to equate and can change without the
City's knowledge. Hartman & Associates have been requested to re-evaluate these
areas and provide a different method of calculating impact fees for these categories
which will standardize many of the computations.
98-105
A motion was made by Council Member Brown, seconded by Council
Member Norquist. and carried unanimously to approve a contract
amendment of $1.740 under the original contract and a contract
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amendment for additional services with Hartman & Associates in the
amount of $1,500.
Property Acquisition
City Manager Saunders requested final approval for the acquisition of properties of
James Ellrodt, Mark Chodos and Ken Norquist for access to the proposed boat ramp
site. Mr. Ellrodt has executed a contract for $35,000 which is the amount approved
previously by the City Council. Mr. Chodos, who owns the property north of Ellrodt's
has executed a contract for $'17,500. The parcel north of Mr. Chodos is owned by the
City of Clermont. The parcel north of the City is owned by Mr. Norquist and an
exchange agreement between the City and Mr. Norquist in exchange for the easterly
approximate 2,100 square feet of the City-owned parcel with no monetary exchange is
recommended for approval. The square footage of the property to be deeded from Mr.
Norquist to the City is 2,930 square feet. This will complete the acquisition of the
required right-of-way except for the approximately 25' wide piece north of Mr.
Norquist's which is owned by Mr. Sutton who is presently in North Carolina and has
expressed willingness to work with the City. City Manager Saunders further stated that
condemnation would be a necessity if Mr. Sutton is not agreeable.
98-106
A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Brown. and carried four to one with Council Member Wolfe
voting nay. to approve the purchase of Mr. Ellrod's property for $35,000.
98-107
A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Brown. and carried four to one with Council Member Wolfe
voting nay. to approve the purchase of Mr. Chodos property for $17,500.
98-108
A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Brown. and carried three to one with Council Member Norquist
abstaining and Council Member Wolfe voting nay to enter into an
exchange agreement with Ken Norquist.
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Boat Ramp
City Manager Saunders requested approval to approach the Lake County Water
Authority for funding in the amount of $140,000 for the construction of the new boat
ramp and approval to move ahead with the advertisement for bids for the project. The
total cost of construction including access road and storm water improvements is
estimated to be between $250,000 and $290,000. Lake County has awarded a $62,500
grant to the City and $90,000 is included in the City's budget.
Council Member Wolfe stated it was inappropriate to request funding from the Lake
County Water Authority for boat ramp funds from funds the Water Authority set aside
for storm water retention areas. He stated funds from the Water Authority would be
more appropriately used to rectify Center Lake's excess water rather than recreation.
City Manager Saunders explained that the request is not to use stormwater funds, but to
point out that there was a savings to the Water Authority with regard to the stormwater
project and they could appropriate boat ramp funding without adversely affecting their
budget.
98-109
A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Brown. and carried four to one with Council Member Wolfe
votine~ nay to request $140.000 in grant funds.from Lake CounU Water
Authori~_ and approve the advertisement of bids for the construction of the
boat ramp.
Elevated Tank - Change Order #1
City Manager Saunders stated that in the process of refurbishing the 100,000 elevated
tank on Disston Street, we found it necessary to change the vent on top of the tank
which was rusted beyond repair resulting in the enclosed change order request for
$1,200.
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98-110
A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Wolfe. and carried unanimously to approve Change Order #1to
Frank Shelton UtiliU Service.
Declaration of Surplus Property
City Manager Saunders stated he is recommending that the City Council declare as
surplus property the 2.69 acre parcel located south on Mohawk Road. The property
can be advertised for sale with a minimum bid recommended to be $29,590.
98-111
A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Wolfe. and carried unanimously to declare the 2.69 acre parcel
located south on Mohawk Road to be surplus properS, with a minimum bid
to be $29.590.
Bid Award - Roof of Sheriff Sub Station and Jenkins Auditorium
City Manager Saunders stated that this year's budget included $30,000 to re-roof
Jenkins Auditorium and the City building currently leased to the Lake County Sheriff
Department. We have received two bids for both jobs with the low bid for the Sheriff
sub station being $18,900 and low bid for Jenkins being $29,500. We recommend
approval of the $18,900 bid from Engelmeier Roofing for the Sheriff Substation which
is in need of immediate re-roofing. We recommend rejection of all bids for the Jenkins
Auditorium. Some repairs with City crews will take care of any immediate problems
and a complete re-roofing of this building can be reviewed at a later date.
98-11Z
A motion was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council
Member Cole. and carried unanimously tO approve the bid of $18,900 to
Engelmeier Roofing for the Sheriff Substation and rejection of the bids for
Jenkins Auditorium.
Center Lake
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City Manager Saunders stated that the increased rains have over-filled Center Lake,
flooding the street and endangering the lift station. Center Lake has over-f'flled only
twice in about 15 years, the second time just recently, with the water directed into Lake
Winona after receiving a temporary permit by St. Johns River Water Management. St.
Johns has also indicated they may allow a permanent solution of the pumping of the
Center Lake water into the Central Business District retention area at over-filled times.
Council Member Wolfe suggested that the City request a grant from the Lake County
Water Authority for the Center Lake water problem if they deny the boat ramp grant.
98-1i-§
A motion was made by Council Member Wolfe, seconded by Council
Member Brown. and carried unanimously to submit a grant application
for Center Lake water discharge from Lake Count. Water Authori~_ if the
boat ramp grant is denied.
There being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Robert A. Pool, Mayor
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