07-08-1997 Regular Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 8, 1997
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday, July
8, 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 Sargent, and Council Member Norquist.
Other City officials present were City Manager Saunders, Finance Director Van Zile,
Planning Director Harker 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 June 24, 1997 and Workshop
meetings held January 21, February 4, February 18, and March 18, 1997 were
approved as presented.
CITY MANAGER SAUNDERS' REPORT
Storm Water Abatement
City Manager Saunders stated that three quotes for additional storm water abatement
associated with the Bell property and changes made with the East Avenue project had
been received, as follows:
Southland Construction
Lem Bryant
Ricks Construction
$ 3,354.00
$ 6,900.00
$17,000.00
City Manager Saunders recommended awarding the bid to Southland Construction in
the amount of $3,354 which can be done with a change order.
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A motion was made by Council Member Sargent, seconded by Council
Member Cole, and carried unanimously to award the additional storm
water abatement to Southland Construction for $3,354. O0 in the form of
a change order.
Workshop Meetings
Council Members agreed to hold Budget Workshops in the City Hall conference room
at 6:00 p.m. on July 17, July 24, and July 28.
MAYORAL PROCLAMATION - For City Election
Mayor Pool read the .Mayoral Proclamation declaring that a general election will be
held on November 4, 1997 to elect City Council Members Group II, IV. A primary
election will be held September 30, 1997 in the event there are more than two
candidates who qualify for any one of these seats.
VISITORS WITH BUSINESS
Save Our Lakes Committee
Elaine Renick stated she was speaking on behalf of the Save Our Lakes Committee.
She stated the Committee will be turning in petitions opposing the proposed marina
after July 21. The committee was very relieved that the developer of the marina
withdrew his application and glad to see that Mayor Pool was quoted in the newspaper
that the Council will look to develop the waterfront property east of 1 lth Street in a
way that will please everyone. She asked that the City Council go on record to
oppose the construction of a marina in the future by anyone and direct the staff to
cease the promotion and further negotiations for a marina. She also asked that the
City withdraw its application to the St. Johns Water Management Authority for a
permit to build a boat ramp at the newly acquired Dole-Citrus property. She stated
the recommendations of the Charrette was to locate the ramp west of West Beach.
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Mayor Pool stated that the Council will not be able to vote on the issues as they were
not on the Council Agenda.
City Manager Saunders asked to meet with the Save Our Lakes Committee so he
could present information including environmental concerns regarding relocating the
boat ramp and to get their ideas regarding what could be done with the old City
garage property. Elaine Renick will inform him of a proposed meeting time.
Joe Zagame Agreement
City Manager Saunders presented the proposed agreement for the extension of a sewer
main from Clermont Commons to Lift Station E-1. Clermont Commons development
is currently served by a temporary septic tank system, however, sewer is available to
the site and Mr. Zagame is proposing to extend the sewer line to make the necessary
connection to lift station E-1 on North Ridge Blvd. The initial plan was for Clermont
Commons to connect to the sewer line to be installed by the North Ridge subdivision
that would terminate at the North Ridge north property line, however, this phase of
the North Ridge subdivision has not been started.
City Manager Saunders stated that this agreement will provide for the construction of
the sewer line by Mr. Zagame. The proposed agreement provides that Mr. Zagame
would be reimbursed for this section of line through the North Ridge subdivision as
those lots develop. However, Mr. Zagame has requested that this be amended to
instead provide sewer impact fee credits, stating that the unknown length of time
before this area will be developed creates an unfair burden.
City Manager Saunders recommended approval of the agreement with Item 5 amended
to state that sewer impact fee credits (in an amount to be agreed upon when Mr.
Zagame's engineer provides additional information) would be provided rather than
reimbursement as the North Ridge lots develop. City Manager Saunders stated that
agreement should not be executed by the City until the amount is approved.
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A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Sargent, and carried unanimously to approve the agreement for
extension of sewer main from Clermont Commons to Lift Station E-I,
amending//5 to state that impact fee credits for an amount to be agreed
upon before signing of the agreement would be provided as
reimbursement to Joe Zagame.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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South Lake Presbyterian Church - Resolution No. 954
City Manager Saunders stated that the applicants requested this item be tabled at the
June 24 meeting. They are requesting an 2100 square foot addition to their church
property located at 131 Chestnut Street. Mayor Pool read Resolution No. 954 by title
only and 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 Rick McCoy, 713 W. Montrose Street, Clermont.
City Manager Saunders stated that details had been worked out regarding the
landscaping requirements along Linden Street and he recommended approval.
Pool closed the public hearing.
Mayor
A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Norquist, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt
Resolution 954.
NEW BUSINESS
Agreement - Occupational Health Care, Inc.
City Manager Saunders stated that the City's drug free work place and wellness
program was originally adopted by the City in 1991. Some changes have been made
over the years, but a .complete review of the entire program has not been done since it
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was adopted. Occupational Health Care, Inc. has been recommended by the League
of Cities and will provide the work as outlined in their letter for a total of $750.
A motion was made bY Council Member Sargent, seconded by Council
Member Norquist, and carried unanimously to approve Occupational
Health Care, Inc. to do a review o_f the drug free work place and
wellness program for $750.
Utilities, Inc. vs. Clermont
City Manager Saunders stated that a lawsuit has been filed by Utilities, Inc. against
the City of Clermont with regards to the provision of water services to that area
within the City limits lying west of Highway 27, south of Highway 50, specifically,
the area to be developed by Lennar Homes. The area is in their franchise area
awarded by the Public Service Commission a few years ago, however, it is in the City
limits of Clermont and the City's Chapter 180 adopted service area.
City Attorney Baird recommended that Mr. Jake Varn with the firm of Steel, Hector
and Davis be hired to represent the City on this matter. This firm has already done
the research and is prepared to handle the lawsuit.
A motion was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council
Member Cole, and carried unanimously to hire Mr. Jake Varn of Steel,
Hector and Davis in regard to the Utilities, Inc. vs. Ci~_ of Clermont
lawsuit.
Change Order - Marion Dunn Change Order #10
City Manager Saunders stated that this is the contract for extension of sewer lines in
the Hancock Road area. Marlon Dunn filed bankruptcy and other contractors were
hired to complete the work. The contract is ready to close out at this time and this
change order is for a decrease in the amount of $2,558.38 which is the additional
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engineering and administrative expenses incurred for completion. He recommended
approval of the change order and f'mal pay.
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A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Sargent, and carried unanimously to approve Change Order glO
to Marlon Dunn for a decrease $2,558.38 and final payment.
Sunshine Building Change Order gl
City Manager Saunders stated that Sunshine Building was the contractor for four of
the East Side lift stations. He recommended approval of this Change Order in the
amount of $1,000 which is for additional cores required for the wet wells at lift
stations E-2 and E-3.
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A motion was made by Council Member Sargent, seconded by Council
Member Norquist, and carried unanimously to approve Change Order gl
to Sunshine BuiMing in the amount of $1,000.
DeWitt Excavating Change Orders gl and g2
City Manager Saunders stated he recommended approval of Change Order #1 to
DeWitt Excavating which is an extension of 24 days to the contract time for East Side
waste water lines. The Notice to Proceed for this project was withheld for this length
of time until all easements and permits were in hand. He also recommended Change
Order g2 for approval which is a decrease in the contract amount of $81,238.83.
$2,004.60 is for the deletion of materials that were not required and $79,234.23 is for
materials that were directly purchased by the City in order to avoid sales tax.
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A motion was made bY Council Member Cole, seconded by Coun, cil
Member Norquist, and carried unanimously to approve Change Order #1
for an extension of 24 days to DeWitt Excavating and Change Order #2
for a decrease of $81,238.83.
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There being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Attest:
Robert A. Pool, Mayor