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11-11-1997 Regular Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 11, 1997 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday, November 11, 1997 at the Highlander Hut. 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 Planning Specialist Shaw-Ogden. INVOCATION The Invocation was offered by Council Member Norquist followed by the repeating of The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present. Mayor Pool thanked those in attendance for coming. He observed that it was Veterans Day and stated the peace and prosperity we enjoy is because of our Veterans. He gave thanks to the men and women who have served in the armed forces. MINUTES The minutes of the regular Council Meeting held October 28, 1997 and Council Workshop held October 22, 1997 were approved as presented. CITY MANAGER SAUNDERS' REPORT Workshop City Manager Saunders stated that Workshop is scheduled for Thursday, November 20, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Police Department. The main purpose of the meeting was to review the DR/and Conditional Use Permit request for the Lennar Homes expansion. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 11, 1997 Page 2 COUNCIL MEMBER BROWN'S REPORT Council Member Brown reported that the Clermont Middle School would like caution lights installed at both ends of the school zone in front of the school because of activity during the evening. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Bid Award - Downtown Stormwater Drainage Facility, Central Business District parking, and 5th Street cul-de-sac. City Manager Saunders stated the Council adopted the Storm Water Utility in 1991 and this is the first major project. This project will eliminate the direct runoff currently going into Lake Minneola from 5th Street to 8th Street and create a centralized stormwater system for the Central Business District. Alternate Bid 2 also provides 19 angle spaces on the north side of Osceola Street between 7th Street and 8th Street. Alternate 3 is for Central Business District parking which will provide 29 angle parking spaces on the north side of Minneola Avenue between 7th Street and 8th Street. Alternate bid #1 is for the 5th Street cul-de-sac. This cul-de-sac provides for access to the existing grass parking and future parking improvement for the Waterfront Park both east and west of 5th Street, as well as a turn-around for traffic that may travel to the north end of 5th Street. City Manager Saunders recommended awarding the base bid and alternate bids 1, 2, and 3 to Paquette Paving. Council Member Wolfe stated the job the City Council has done with the Waterfront Park is great, it is a terrific park and well-planned. He stated that prior Councils planned and bid the project. He didn't feel there was very much long-range planning and it is an example of the way the Council has not gotten much input from citizens in the community otherwise people would not have been so surprised that the road was closed around the lake. He stated the retention of the stormwater for the Central Business District is important. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 11, 1997 Page 3 Council Member Cole stated that several meetings were held in the Highlander Hut about the Waterfront Park and a lot of people were involved. Most of the people who were interested and involved did understand and only 4 or 5 people were against the road around the lake being closed. Council Member Brown thought the plan was great and we should continue with the bids. Howard Barry asked about the location of the stormwater retention area and was shown the location which is from the east side of 7th Street to Carroll Street. He also asked if anything was planned for Osceola Street. City Manager Saunders stated that nothing is planned at the moment. Robert Porter commended the Council for the work done and stated that he has been involved since the inception of the project and several meetings were held with the public invited. He stated it was a little late to object now since their civic duty was to come when the projects were discussed. He stated the project .has many good merits. Mrs. Clark asked how deep the retention area will be. City Manager Saunders stated that a dry retention area is planned that will only be wet after storms. She asked if it will be fenced and was informed that the St. Johns Water Authority does not require fencing a 4-1 slope area, which is planned. 97-23i ' A motion was made bY Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council Member Cole, and carried unanimously to award the base bid of $182,442.40, alternate l for $21,450.55, alternate 2for $30.124.25, and alternate 3 for $29,053.45 to Paquette Paving for the downtown stormwater drainage facili~_ , Central Business District parking and 5th Street cul-de-sac. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 11, 1997 Page 4 South Lake Little League - Fee Reduction Request Mayor Pool stated the South Lake Little League is requesting the Council to consider a reduction in the fees that are now owed to the City for the post-season use of our ball fields, including Palatlakaha Recreation Area, West Park, and Bishop Field. City Manager Saunders stated that the Council met with the Little League in a previous Workshop meeting. He commended the volunteers for the work performed with these tournaments. He stated that ball leagues are charged $50 per team per season for the use of our ball field facilities. Post-season play or non-league play on ball fields is charged either an hourly fee of $15 per hour or the Council has also approved a charge of the direct expenses involved with a post-season tournaments on several situations. The Little League chose to pay the direct costs and the three tournaments totalled approximatelY $7,400 for weekend and evening work. They are asking for relief from this fee. Mr. Henderson stated they are not arguing with the hours, but over the past couple of years the fees have almost tripled and they were not prepared for a $7,400 bill. He asked for relief from the City Council on the bill and they will make plans for the future tournaments to use volunteers for work presently done by City employees. City Manager Saunders stated that there were many rain-out games this year and postponed games. Crews had to stay to prepare the fields again because of the rain and many games were held on Sunday which has not occurred in the past. Randy Summers stated he has been President of the League for the past three years. He stated 47 teams were here from all over the State of Florida. The host purchases the pins, ribbons, plaques and anything given out during the tournament. The League spent a lot of money upgrading the facilities, including $3,600 for the West Park fence and he suggested matching the $3,600. Mayor Pool stated the Council has talked about providing half the fee. City Manager Saunders recommended matching the League's expenditure of $3,600 for the West Park fence. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 11, 1997 Page 5 97-232 A motion was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council Member Brown, and carried unanimously to reduce the bill to $2,000. Street Access Agreement City Manager Saunders stated that City Attorney Baird and Mr. Wright's attorney Jimmy Crawford are preparing an agreement for permanent access as discussed at last week's workshop. City Attorney Baird stated Mr. Crawford told him that a proposed agreement would be ready by Friday and he suggested formally approving the concept for an agreement that will provide for a two-lane access from 12th Street to the east of the new bathroom facilities at West Beach. From there a 10' wide drive will be constructed to the eastern end of Mr. Wright's property with a turn-around area at the City's expense. 97- 233 A motion was made by Council Member Wol_fe, seconded by Council Member Cole, and carried unanimously to approve the concept as outlined for a permanent access agreement to Mr. Wright's property_. Final Reading of Ordinance 332-M City Manager Saunders stated that Ordinance 332-M will close a 30' wide unnamed right-of-way which runs east and west along the south boundary line along a new subdivision that has been approved for the southwest comer of the intersection of East Jacks Lake Road and North Ridge Boulevard. Staff recommends approval. Mayor Pool read Ordinance 332-M by title only and opened the public hearing. No one asked to speak and Mayor Pool closed the public hearing. City Manager Saunders stated that the reservation of the easement should be deleted from the title (reserving to the City of Clermont an easement for ingress, egress, maintenance, utilities, sanitary sewer, and stormwater). New easements will be recorded on the new plat. 97-234 A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council Member Norquist, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt Ordinance 332-M, deleting the easements from the title. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 11, 1997 Page 6 VISITORS WITH BUSINESS YMCA - Request to Use Jenkins Auditorium Mayor Pool stated that the YMCA is requesting that the City co-sponsor a monthly teen dance at Jenkins Auditorium, with the YMCA paying only the opening and closing fee. Council Member Cole mentioned that fees for members and non- members should be the same and that one police officer be present. Basha Schlazer and Stephanie Witmer were present on behalf of the YMCA. 97-235 A motion was made b.y Council Member Cole, seconded by Council Member Brown, and carried unanimously to approve the YMCA the monthly use of Jenkins Auditorium, paying only the opening and closing fee, with the YMCA charging the same fee for members and non- members, with the Ci~_ providing one Police Officer. Lisa Jensen - Variance Request City Manager Saunders stated that Lisa Jensen is requesting a front yard variance to allow a setback of 24' for a single family residence at 1456 East Avenue, in an R-lA residential district. 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. City Clerk Van Zile swore in the following: Lisa Jensen Eric Jensen 1241 6th Street, Clermont 1241 6th Street, Clermont Lisa Jensen stated that a 60-year old oak tree is located on the property and in order to situate a house and keep the tree, a front setback variance of approximately 4.5' is needed. City Manager Saunders stated that if 50 % or more of the frontage on one side of a block has existing buildings that have a setback forward of the required setback, a new house may setback the average of the existing buildings. The average setback along CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 11, 1997 Page 7 this block for the five other homes on this block is 28.5', so this home may be set back 28.5' without the need for a variance. An additional existing condition on the site is a large oak tree and in order to preserve the tree, the applicants are requesting a setback of 24' rather than the 28.5' allowed. Chapter 13, section 13-a of our Landscape Code states that the preservation of any approved tree over 24" caliper may be considered the basis for granting a variance. He and Planning Director Harker have visited the site and agree that the relocation of the house is necessary in order to preserve this tree and recommend approval of the variance based on the tree preservation issue. Lisa Jensen stated that the home directly to the north is set back 21' and the home next to it is 22'. The City also has an 18' right-of-way which will place the home 42' from the road. Mayor Pool closed the Public Hearing and stated he will abstain from voting because this property adjoins his property and Lisa Jensen is his daughter. 97-236 A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council Member Norquist, and carried unanimously with Mayor Pool abstaining to grant a variance for a 24'front yard setback at 1456 East Avenue for Lisa Jensen. NEW BUSINESS Boat Ramp - Approval of Boat Ramp Relocation Site Plan Mayor Pool stated approval is requested of the site plan for the relocation of the boat ramp to the Dole-Citrus property. City Manager Saunders stated that this project has been in progress since about 1993. Initially it was planned to move the boat ramp to West Beach, however, it was found there wasn't enough room. The Council then purchased the old Dole-Citrus property for a boat ramp site and directed the staff to start working on a site plan. He reviewed the proposed site plan with new access from Minneola Avenue which would be less than 1/4 mile from CR 561. The proposed site plan includes a total of 77 parking spaces, 10 of which will be paved with the remainder being stabilized grass parking. There is stacking capacity to get boats into a double ramp so there will be no conflict with the Rails to Trails. He CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 11, 1997 Page 8 requested Council approval of the site plan and approval to move ahead with the permitting and pursuing various grants that are available. Council Member Wolfe asked about negotiations regarding the new access. City Manager Saunders stated the City owns about 1/3 of the right-of-way. Another portion is owned by Council Member Norquist who has indicated he would dedicate right-of-way for access. The other two property owners have indicated they are willing to sell the required property to the City for a corridor. If the Council approves the site plan, he will proceed with negotiations regarding acquiring the property. Council Member Wolfe stated he talked with Mr. Ellrodt who told him that he had been offered $18,000 which was far off. City Manager Saunders stated he had not tried to negotiate until knowing if the Council would approve the moving of the boat ramp to this site. The Council did authorize to negotiate with Mr. Ellrodt last summer for a piece of the property, but about that time different ideas regarding the location of the boat ramp were proposed. We are here tonight to get the Council's direction and guidance and will actively start negotiations for acquiring the needed access. Council Member Brown asked the estimated total price of the relocation of the boat ramp. City Manager Saunders stated $290,000 which includes the construction of the boat ramp, excavation of the property, building of the parking lot, building of the access road, and the purchase of the access property. Approximately $150,000 to $200,000 in grant money is available and the City Council has budgeted $90,000 for the project. Council Member Brown asked why so many parking spaces (77) were provided--are we accommodating half of Florida or are we mainly concerned with our own citizens. City Manager Saunders stated a survey was taken last summer showing approximately 68 users on Sunday afternoon. Council Member Brown stated if there are that many boats, you may as well have a Marina and until decisions are made about the Dole-Citrus property, nothing should be put down there. If it is designated for an extension park or whatever some day, can a boat ramp co-exist? If there is no big emergency to relocate the boat ramp and still get the other things done at the Waterfront Park, why not just hold off or renovate the present ramp. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 11, 1997 Page 9 Council Member Cole stated we have a population of over 7,000 people in the City, and the people who own lake shore property have all the rights, but what about the other people who don't. That has been his main concern. At the present boat ramp, you almost can't launch a boat there without destroying it. Council Member Norquist stated there have been several public meetings and many workshops on the evolution of the City's lake front property. Traffic problems and congestion are just beginning. He stated he will vote his conscience in that the boat ramp should be moved away from the locality of the Rails to Trails. Boats and traffic should be segregated from children and safety should be a prime concern. All City property owners, not just lake front property owners have rights to the lakes, should have access, and it should be safe. Mayor Pool stated there is no way to make everyone happy. Planning for the best use of waterfront property has been on-going for many years. The Charrette focused on separation of beach users and boat users. At the present boat launch, more than 200 parking spaces are available, however, there are 12 triathlons a year, etc. which closes the access to the boat ramp. The proposed site includes 77 parking spaces.' Council Member Wolfe stated that the boating survey taken this summer showed over 60 % of the users were from outside of Lake County and stated that 77 parking spaces are too many. He stated funds could be used better elsewhere such as Lincoln Park. He wanted to see a referendum and get the input from the citizens as to what to do with the property. Council Member Cole stated citizen input should be received regarding Lincoln Park. Council Member Brown stated he has spoken to several citizens in that area and they just want a decent park and a full-time park director. Council Member Norquist stated the City doesn't own Lincoln Park, it belongs to Lake County School Board. What is at issue is safety and quality of life. Access to the Dole-Citrus property is available. He proposed holding a workshop regarding the Lincoln Park area, however, an attempt is being made to use it as a smoke screen. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 11, 1997 Page 10 Mrs. Dupee stated there was long range planning on the waterfront area. She asked that Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the Waterfront Park be shown so people can see the total picture for the property between 8th Street and Bell Ceramic. City Manager Saunders reviewed Phases 2 and 3 and stated that proposed future phases will develop the area near the present boat ramp which will make the congestion even worse. Dr. Wright asked if any study had been done regarding a boat launch at the proposed Dole-Citrus property. He is concerned about the flushing of the water in that area. Mayor Pool stated that he had heard of an orange study done, but an orange would end up depending on which way the wind blows. He stated that the closer the boat launch gets to the river from Lake Hiawatha, the better the circulation will be. The proposed boat ramp location will reduce the number of available parking. Lisa Jensen asked where the Rails to Trails will be in relation to the existing boat ramp and the new boat ramp and was shown by diagrams by City Manager Saunders. She questioned the number of parking spots available in the present site versus the proposed site (200 + vs. 77). She also questioned if money was available for Lincoln Park and City Manager Saunders stated the City Council could appropriate money for another project. Mr. Modica reviewed the study by Mr. Chow from the University of Florida which the Save Our Lakes Committee paid $1,600 for. He stated the circulation is a serious issue. He said that the price of $600,000 to move the boat ramp is incredible and the safety argument is very weak because people can be told when they launch their boats that they have to leave the area. The Council should manage access at all costs. Money would better be spent at Lincoln Park. Mark Chodos, a developer and Clermont resident said he owns property that will provide access to the proposed boat ramp. The access to the property will get more costly as the area develops. He felt moving the boat ramp away from the beach area is a wise move. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 11, 1997 Page 11 Barbara Forte said the Dole-Citrus property is not going anywhere, however the lake can be ruined. Safety is a big issue of hers, however something can be put on the property that will be much more usable to this community than a boat ramp. Mr. Montgomery asked if the School Board had been contacted about Lincoln Park and wanted to see it on the agenda next month. He asked for a park overseer and help from the Clermont Police. Mayor Pool stated the School Board has been contacted and asked for an agreement to use the park. Gail Sawyers stated that people are concerned with pollution in the lakes from 77 boats. Boat ramps are in Crescent Bay Subdivision, Crescent West and every subdivision on the chain has its own boat ramp. For people who can't afford to live in one of those subdivisions, this is the only access to the chain of lakes. Hundreds of boat dock facilities are on the lakes and have unlimited access create a lot more pollution than 77 boats on Saturday and Sunday. Robert Porter stated the Charrette was a cross-section of people from the area, not just business owners, and the downtown area was not the only focus, but the waterfront and the whole area. The present boat ramp is unsafe and almost unusable.' He didn't feel that people from outside the area should be excluded. A few people shouldn't decide what is best for everybody. Support the majority, not the minority. Geoff Ball stated his family owns Clermont Bait & Tackle. A combined effort of the City and the Fish and Game Department built the original boat ramp. He stated the boat ramp should stay where it is, safety will not be that big an issue. The parking should not be reduced from 200 to 77. Access should not be removed from people who cannot afford to live on the water. Ivan Detwiler stated he has been a resident for 7 years on 5th Street which is the only access to the boat ramp. The street is not wide enough and the grade is so steep that many vehicles have trouble and there are a lot of small children in the area. It is a dangerous situation. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 11, 1997 Page 12 Mr. Montgomery stated he was in the Charrette and discussed the future use of the Waterfront Park, and he was concerned that people will park on 12th Street and CR 561 if there is not enough parking in the boat ramp area which will be hazardous. Diana Sayers stated she doesn't live in the City limits and people may have forgotten that these lakes are public. They don't belong to individuals, they belong to the State and they have public access. What if people were told the coastline was off-limits. We don't have the right to limit people from using the lakes, however, we do have the right to refrain them from using the lakes improperly. Elaine Renick asked if the Council commits to the project without having access, wouldn't the negotiating powers be reduced because people know the project is committed. Mayor Pool replied that if they don't commit to the project, they can't negotiate for access property. City Manager Saunders stated that if the Council can't negotiate a fair price based on appraisals, then there are condemnation rights available. Mrs. Renick asked about safety if the boat ramp is put on the Dole-Citrus property with a park area and trail near it and Mayor Pool explained both scenarios. Charlene Forthe was concerned about strings attached to gram money and the existing boat ramp area can be made safe with a taru-around, etc. She asked when the Dole- Citrus property was purchased and was told it was this year. She also stated that many of the Save Our Lakes members are not present because they had received calls threatening them not to talk about the boat ramp. Mrs. Woods asked about the three access possibilities and any other alternatives. City Manager Saunders stated that the preferred access is from Minneola Avenue, another access is West Avenue across Mr. Norquist's property, and Mr. Chodos property from West Avenue. Mrs. Cavender asked if the Dole-Citrus property will require access no matter what is put on it. Mayor Pool stated she was correct. She stated the existing boat ramp is unsafe and the Rails to Trail does cross the boat ramp traffic at this time. She was concerned the safety issue is not addressed until an accident happens. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 11, 1997 Page 13 Mr. Blumberg stated there will still be a concern at the proposed boat ramp with boats crossing the trail. Howard Barry raised an objection to a semi-commercial operation. Robert Porter stated that both access properties are on the market for sale. Mr. Cavender stated that most lake pollution is caused by muck farms and fertilizer and boats that are stored in the water and fueled in the water cause pollution. He felt the relocation of the boat ramp will be a better location. Bruce Redus asked the Council vote their conscience and go forward, and not bring an issue to the people by referendum each time. Jim Grant stated there are two parcels the Council should be concerned about which are the Dole-Citrus parcel and the old City barn where the marina was proposed. The Council should be good stewards of the property and people do kill lakes. He encouraged people to review the Chow lake circulation study. He believed the property should be undeveloped until the community decided what to do with it and put the $90,000 into the park at Lincoln Park. Council Member Wolfe asked Mayor Pool whether Mr. Norquist is going to be allowed to vote on this issue since he has acknowledged himself that he will benefit personally. Mayor Pool stated the chair does not make rulings on who will and won't vote and asked City Attorney Baird to explain. City Attorney Baird stated the Ethics Commission opinion was very explicit regarding a commissioner in Osceola County who requested an opinion from the Ethics Commission and stated to the Ethics Commission that his property was going to greatly benefit. The Ethics Commission ruled that he should vote. Council Member Norquist stated he also inquired from the Ethics Commission, and under the Sunshine Law, he is required to vote on this, and if he doesn't vote on it, he is not fulfilling his obligation to the people who elected him. 97- 237 A motion was made bY Council Member Cole, seconded bY Council . Member Norquist, and carried three to two with Council Member Brown and Council Member Wolfe voting nay_ to approve the boat ramp relocation site plan. A short intermission was taken at this time. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 11, 1997 Page 14 CRA - Appointments for Community Redevelopment Agency City Manager Saunders stated that the City Council established the Community Redevelopment Agency by adoption of Resolution 950. This provides for the agency to consist of five Council Members and two members appointed by the City Council. Two people should be appointed and six people have expressed a desire serve on this board which include S. Scott Sutton, Jennifer Elswick, Elaine Hyatt, Robert Porter, Jeffrey Biddle and Charles W. Forthe. One appointed member will hold a one-year term and one will hold a two-year term. 97-238 A motion was made bY Council Member Cole, seconded by Council Member Norquist, and carried four to one with Council Member Wolfe voting nay_ to nominate Jeffrey. Biddle for a one-year term to the Communi~_ Redevelopment Agency_. 97-239 A motion was made by Council Member Wolfe, seconded by Council Member Brown, and_failed three to two with Council Member Norquist, Council Member Cole and Mayor Pool voting nay_ to appoint Chuck Forthe to the two-year term to the Communi~_ Redevelopment Agency_. 97-240 A motion was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council Member Cole, and carried four to one with Council Member Wolfe voting nay to appoint Robert Porter to the two-year term to the Communi~_ Redevelopment Agency_. An objection was made from the audience that no women are on the committee. Robert Porter stated that Elaine Hyatt is a very qualified business person and he declined the appointment. 97-241 A motion was made by Council Member Wolfe, seconded by Council Member Norquist, and carried unanimously to appoint Elaine Hyatt to the two-year term to the Communi~_ Redevelopment Agent. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 11, 1997 Page 16 Introduction of Ordinance 330-M City Manager Saunders stated that Ordinance 330-M is for introduction only. This ordinance will annex approximately 30 acres located south of Mohawk Road adjacent to the Florida Power operations building. Mayor Pool read Ordinance 330LM by title only and stated the fmal reading will be held November 25. 97-242 A motion was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council Member Cole, and carried unanimously to introduce Ordinance 330-M. Change order City Manager Saunders stated approval of Change Order gl is for additional time for the refurbishment of the 100,000 gallon elevated water tank. The original base bid allowed for a 30-day period for completion, however, when the City Council awarded the bid several weeks ago, the option for additional exterior work was included and the Frank Shelton Company is requesting an extension of 60 days to complete this work. 97- 243 A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council Member Brown, and carried unanimously to approve Change Order #! to Frank Shelton Company. Easement City Manager Saunders stated that the City has been obtaining easements along Highway 50 for the installation of water and sewer lines east to the Magnolia Pointe Development. The purpose of the easements has been to place the lines off of the State right-of-way. The Department of Transportation will likely improve and widen this portion of Highway 50 at some point in the future which could require the City to relocate the lines. If the lines are placed on easements, the DOT would be responsible for that relocation. The Hartle's own property on both sides of Hartle Road, north and south of Highway 50. The Hartles are willing to grant the easement with the CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 11, 1997 Page 17 condition that if in the future they decide to develop the property and lower the elevation of the property that it would be the City's responsibility to relocate those lines. The option is to place the City's lines in the right-of-way in this location. However, the cost would be approximately 50 % higher at this time because of the difficulty of installing lines on a steep slope. He stated the Hartle's request is a reasonable request and he recommended adding this stipulation to the easement. 97-244 A motion was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council Member Cole, and carried unanimously to add the stipulation to the Hartle easement that if in the future they. or a devloper decide to develop the property, to a lower elevation, it would be the Ci~_ 's responsibili~_ to relocate the lines. Appointments City Manager Saunders stated that appointments are needed for the following boards and commissions: Lake County League of Cities Board of Directors, Community Development Block Grant Task Force, South Lake Chamber of Commerce 'Liaison, and East Central Florida Regional Planning Council. 97-245 A motion was made by Council Member Wolfe, seconded by Council Member Cole, and carried unanimously to appoint Council Member Brown as Lake Count. League of Cities Board of Directors. 97-246 A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council Member Wolfe, and carried unanimously to appoint Council Member Brown to the Communi~. Development Block Grant Task Force. 97-247 A motion was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council Member Cole, and carried unanimously to appoint Council Member Wolfe as the Chamber of Commerce liaison. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 11, 1997 Page 18 97-248 A motion was made by Council Member Wolfe, seconded by Council Member Brown, and carried unanimously to appoint Mayor Pool as the East Central Regional Planning Council representative. There being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned at 11:01 p.m. Attest: Robert A. Pool, Mayor CJ~eph E. Va~e, City'Clerk