07-22-1997 Regular Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 22, 1997
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday, July
22, 1997 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 Dupee, Council Member Sargent, and
Council Member Norquist. Other City officials present were City Manager Saunders,
Finance Director Van Zile, and Deputy City Clerk Whitlock.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was offered by Council Member Norquist 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 8, 1997 and Workshop meeting
held April 15, 1997 were approved as presented.
CITY MANAGER SAUNDERS' REPORT
Fireworks for Labor Day
City Manager Saunders stated the City has contracted for a fireworks display for the
Labor Day festivities for many years and $2,500 is included in the budget this year.
A proposal has been made by the Chamber of Commerce to transfer the $2,500 to
them and they will contract for the fireworks. Since the Chamber plans and
coordinates the Labor Day festival, he recommended that the Chamber take over this
responsibility and the $2,500 be transferred to them.
A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Sargent, and carried unanimously to transfer $2,500 to the
South Lake Chamber of Commerce for the Labor Day _fireworks display_.
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Council Workshop
Council Members agreed to schedule a Workshop on Thursday, August 14 at 6:00
p.m. at the Council Chambers.
COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE'S REPORT
Council Member Dupee invited everyone to a South Lake Chamber of Commerce
Business After Hours at the South Lake Hospital Wellness Center on Thursday, July
31 with the ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m.
Jenkins Auditorium
Council Member Dupee asked that a letter of appreciation be written to the Moonlight
Players for painting the Jenkins Auditorium.
COUNCIL MEMBER NORQUIST'S REPORT
Library System
Council Member Norquist asked that a letter to the County Commissioners requesting
them to include library users of all ages in calculating the per capita contribution.
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A motion was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council
Member Sargent, and carried unanimously to request the Count_
Commissioners to support the libraries on a per capita contribution at the
current _funding levels.
Old City Garage Property
Council Member Norquist stated he has received some suggestions for the use of the
Old City Garage lakefront property. He asked that a survey be included in the next
· newsletter.
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A motion was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council
Member Cole, and carried unanimously to include a survey in the next
Ci~_ newsletter asking for suggestions _for the old Ci~_ garage property_.
Hobo's Site Plan (Resolution No. 946)
Council Member Norquist stated he will be withdrawing part of the previously
approved site plan for a dock at Hobo's Restaurant.
Mowing
Council Member Norquist stated he has been contacted by a couple of citizens
regarding how many times lots are required to be mowed in the City. He asked that it
be placed on the next Workshop agenda.
VISITORS WITH BUSINESS
Fred Fox Enterprises
David Fox from Fred Fox Enterprises, updated the Council on the Community
Development Block Grant program. He stated the rehabilitation of 14 homes are
complete and two more are near completion. Eight more homes will be ready to start
next month.
Council Member Cole asked Mr. Fox to contact Mrs. Abrahams regarding several
problems. Mr. Fox stated the contractor has already been contacted and will be
getting with her.
David Fox asked for approval of Change Order gl for the Cox home at 629 1 lth
Street. The Change Order is for $707 for the road and school impact fees payable to
Lake County because of the addition of two bedrooms. The Change Order has been
approved by the Task Force.
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A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Dupee, and carried unanimously to approve Change Order #1
for the Cox home at 529 llth Street in the amount of $707.
David Fox stated that the Task Force recommended approval to rehab the following
eight homes contingent upon receiving S.H.I.P. funds:
Homeowner:
Address: Low Bidder: Amount:
Watson Dorty
James Shepherd
Jessie Keys
Abraham Logan
Edith Jackson
Veola Hobbs
Daisy Clark
Willie Bell Johnson
722 Minneola
721 Pitt St.
797 E. Juniata St.
556 E. Broome St.
689 Pitt St.
328 Chestnut St.
769 E. Montrose
764 E. Montrose
Pearce Con.
Pearce Con.
Pearce Con.
Donle Ent.
Donle Ent.
Pearce Con.
Pearce Con.
Pearce Con.
$32,735.00
$34,234.00
$26,140.00
$33,789.00
$37,511.60
$29,619.00
$33,972.00
$30,553.60
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A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Norquist, and carried unanimously to approve the above 8
homes.
The Task Force also recommended approval of a survey for Annie Knight's home in
the amount of $375 to Blackburn Surveying.
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A motion was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council
Member Sargent, and carried unanimously to approve $375 to Blackburn
Surveying to survey_ Annie Knight's home at 936 lOth Street.
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Mama's Apple Dumplings
City Manager Saunders stated that a request has been made from Mama's Apple
Dumplings for a franchise to sell drinks, hot dogs, etc. at the Waterfront Park. He
stated that a similar request was denied a month or two ago when the Lions Club
indicated they would be interested in providing a concession throughout the summer.
The Lions Club has now indicated that they will not be able to provide this service.
He suggested if this request is approved it would be appropriate to contact the
applicant that was denied the hot dog franchise to now give them the opportunity to
locate at the Beach. He recommended a week-to-week franchise agreement. A letter
of recommend for Mama's Apple Dumplings has been received from the Leesburg
Chamber of Commerce.
Frank Ensley spoke for Mama's Apple Dumplings and stated they would coordinate
with other vendors regarding the type of food for sale.
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A motion was made bY Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council
Member Cole, and carried unanimously to approve a $35 per week non-
exclusive franchise agreement for Mama's Apple Dumplings, using the
previously approved franchise agreement. Council Member Norquist
also recommended that the previously denied vendor be contacted.
Clermont-Groveland Square Dance Club
City Manager Saunders stated Clermont-Groveland Square Dance Club has requested
that they be designated a service organization rather than a non-profit organization in
order to take advantage of a lower fee for the use of Jenkins Auditorium.
Dolores Walker spoke for the Clermont-Groveland Square Dance Club. She stated
they have been offering square dance lessons and recreation for a number of years.
They are a non-profit group, but they are providing an important service to the
community. She asked that they be considered a service club which will allow them
to use Jenkins Auditorium at a lower rate.
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City Manager Saunders stated that local service organizations are charged a fee of $10
per hour whereas non-profit groups are charged $15. He stated that the Square Dance
group does not meet the criteria of a civic organization. With a large number of their
members being from outside the City along with the considerable demand that we
have for the use of the facility, he recommended to continue recognizing them as a
non-profit group and be charged accordingly. The club now uses Jenkins Auditorium
every Tuesday with the exception of the month of September.
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A motion was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council
Member Cole, and carried three to two with Mayor Pool and Council
Member Dupee voting nay, to reduce the fees to the Clermont-Groveland
Square Dance Club to service club rates of SlOper hour from April to
September with regular non-profit fees paid October through March.
NEW BUSINESS
Tentative Ad Valorem
City Manager Saunders stated we are required to submit to the Lake County Property
Appraiser's office a tentative proposed millage rate for next year by the end of this
month which will be included on the Ad Valorem tax notice that will be mailed to all
property owners within the City. He proposed to maintain the current 2.979 millage
rate which has been the same for the last five years. Public hearings will be held in
September for the f'mal adoption.
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A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Dupee, and carried unanimously to approve a tentative millage
rate of 2.979 and submit that rate to the Lake Count_ Property.
Appraiser's office to be included on the Ad Valorem tax notice.
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Auditing Agreement
Finance Director Van Zile stated that the firm of Greenlee, Kurras, Rice and Brown
has performed the City's audit for several years. He request the Council's approval of
an audit agreement for three years (fiscal years 1997, 1998, and 1999) for $22,000
per year. This is the same fee that has been paid for the last five years.
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A motion was made by Council Member Sargent, seconded by Council
Member Dupee, and carried unanimously to approve the three-year
contract for audit services with Greenlee, Kurras, Rice and Brown for
$22,000 per year.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Lawson Wolfe asked the total amount of the reserves in City funds. Finance Director
Van Zile stated between $3-3.5 million this year and the same is projected for 1998.
Neva Whipple stated the cul-de-sac at Division Street into Cherry Knoll Homes should
be corrected. When a subdivision developed on the other side of the street in
Minneola, the street was extended and the cul-de-sac on the north side (Minneola side)
was removed. The cul-de-sac on the Clermont side was not removed, however, a stop
sign was installed and the area was painted with stripes. She stated the stripes and
sign were unsightly and the area is being used as a parking lot. Bus Mongeau stated
the cul-de-sac was ill-designed and stated the Association had not been advised
regarding the striping or stop sign.
City Manager Saunders stated the cul-de-sac was part of the Cherry Knoll plat and is
now City right-of-way. Minneola did not coordinate with Clermont when the
subdivision was developed and the stop sign and stripes in the remaining cul-de-sac
provided an immediate remedy. A no-parking sign could also be added. Council
Member Dupee stated she asked Chief Story to talk with the owner of the truck who
was parking in the cul-de-sak, and the truck had been moved. City Manager Saunders
stated a cost estimate is being obtained to remove the cul-de-sac.
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Mrs. Whipple asked that the cul-de-sac be removed. Laverne Hornyak stated she was
secretary of Cherry Knoll Homeowners Association. She stated they were never told
what was happening regarding the cul-de-sac. She stated if the Association didn't own
the cul-de-sac, they weren't going to pay to have it fixed.
There being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Attest:
Robert A. Pool, Mayor
Joseph E. Van Zile, City Clerk