06-10-1997 Regular Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 10, 1997
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday,
June 10, 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 Dupee, Council Member Sargent, Council Member Norquist
and Council Member Cole. 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 May 27, 1997 were approved as
presented.
CITY MANAGER SAUNDERS' REPORT
Council Workshop
Council Members agreed to schedule a workshop on Thursday, June 19 at 5:30 in the
Council Chambers.
COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE'S REPORT
Council Member Dupee announced a South Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
Business After Hours event at Cherry Lake Tree Farms at 5:30 p.m. on June 12 and a
breakfast on June 20 with Senator Anna Cowan as speaker.
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VISITORS WITH BUSINESS
American Eagle Fireworks - Tent Permit Request
Yvonne Stratton of American Eagle Fireworks requested a tent permit from June 23 to
July 6 to sell fireworks on the vacant lot located at the southwest corner of S.R. 50
and 2nd Street. She has requested use of the adjacent Lutheran Church parking lot,
and they will approve or deny parking lot use at their Board meeting which is also
held tonight.
City Manager Saunders stated that the property is zoned C-1 commercial which will
allow an open air permit, however, a tent permit in excess of three days must be
approved by the City Council. Since there are no curb cuts or access points to the
vacant lot, the Lutheran Church parking lot will be required. He recommended that
the Council approve the tent permit contingent upon the parking in the Church lot.
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A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Dupee, and carried unanimously to approve the tent permit from
June 23 to July 6, 1997for the vacant lot located at the southwest corner
of S.R. 50 and 2nd Street contingent upon use of the Lutheran Church
parking lot for customer parking.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Jeff Biddle - Resolution 952
City Manager Saunders stated that the applicant is requesting an amendment to his
existing Conditional Use Permit to allow retail sales, open air sales, and restaurant
uses in conjunction with the existing bed and breakfast at the Mulberry Inn. Mayor
Pool read Resolution 952 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 swore in Jeff Biddle, 915 Montrose
Street, Clermont.
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Jeff Biddle stated his request is for approval to add retail sales and a restaurant with
dining on the porch.
City Manager Saunders stated that the applicants are also requesting to allow all
required parking for the conditional uses to be mulch except for the three spaces that
are required for the restaurant use. They have provided an agreement between the
Mulberry Inn and John Finch providing three parking spaces in Mr. Finch's paved lot
on 8th Street and Minneola Avenue. The Planning and Zoning Commission and the
staff recommend approval of the request with the understanding that in the event that
the parking agreement is voided in the future, the applicants will have to provide
replacement parking. Mayor Pool closed the public hearing.
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A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Dupee, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt
Resolution 952.
Benjamin Navarro Concession Request
City Manager Saunders stated that at the last Council meeting the Council tabled the
request from Mr. Navarro for a concession permit for the Waterfront Park until he
could investigate whether any service clubs would like to provide a concession during
the summer. He stated that the Lions Club has indicated an interest in providing this
service throughout the summer. He recommended the Council deny the request from
Mr. Navarro and approve a non-exclusive portable concession to the Lions Club with
no franchise fee payable.
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A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded bY Council
Member Norquist, and carried unanimously to approve a non-exclusive
portable concession Clermont Waterfront Park to the Lions Club with no
franchise fee payable.
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NEW BUSINESS
Resolution 958
City Manager Saunders stated that Resolution 958 will amend the utility deposits by
providing for a required deposit for temporary meters which are typically utilized for
construction. There has been a significant increase in temporary meters and currently
no deposit is required.
Mayor Pool read Resolution 958 by title only and opened the public hearing. Finance
Director Van Zile stated that the required deposit will be equivalent to the cost to
install the meter.
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A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Sargent, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt
Resolution 958.
Interlocal Agreement
City Manager Saunders stated the Interlocal Agreement with Lake County if for a
continuing Recycling Grant. The City has received approximately $9,000 for the past
several years the same amount is expected this year. The State grants are available to
the counties which, through interlocal agreements, distribute proportionate shares to
the municipalities and can be used for capital expenditures for anything that qualifies
for recycling.
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A motion was made by Council Member Sargent, seconded by Council
Member Dupee, and carried unanimously to approve the Lake Count_
interlocal agreement for the 1997-98 Recycling Grant.
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EAR Agreement
City Manager Saunders stated that the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council
previously prepared the transportation and housing sections in the original
Comprehensive Plan. This agreement provides for them to again prepare those
sections in our EAR (Evaluation and Appraisal) report which we are required to
submit to the Department of Community Affairs. These two elements are the most
complex and time-consuming and he recommended approval of the agreement. The
cost will be a minimum of $10,000, with a maximum of $15,000. The City will also
receive a 5 % discount on our member assessment which will result in a $688 savings
to the City.
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A motion was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council
Member Dupee, and carried unanimously to approve the EAR agreement
with the Regional Planning Council.
Change Order
City Manager Saunders stated that Tony Hubbard of Coldwell Bankers Realty has
requested the City to extend the water line along the south side of S.R. 50 from Dr.
Pennachio's office west to Mr. Hubbard's new office site just west of the East Jacks
Lake Road intersection. This area is currently not in the City limits and is not
included in other plans for line extensions. The City earlier this year did extend a line
across S.R. 50 to serve Dr. Pennachio's office. Dr. Pennachio then paid 100% of the
cost for the 12" water main along the front of his property.
City Manager Saunders explained that it is the property owners or developer's
responsibility to pay for the extension of this line. Bob Seidle of Seidle Chevrolet
who owns property between Dr. Permachio's office and Mr. Hubbard's site is
considering paying his share of the extension costs. Approval is recommended of the
change order with DeWitt Excavating for the extension if Mr. Seidle is in agreement
to pay his share of the cost. The Change Order total is $35,212.39. Mr. Seidle's
share of the cost is $29,047.25.
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City Manager Saunders stated that Mr. Seidle has requested that he not be required to
pay the entire amount at this time. He proposed that Mr. Seidle be allowed to pay a
down payment of approximately 50% in the amount of $14,047.25 at this time with
$1,000 per month payments over the next 15 months.
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A motion was made by Council Member Dupee, seconded by Council
Member Cole, and carried unanimously to approve the Change Order to
DeWitt Excavating for the water line extension on S.R. 50 in the amount
of $35,212.39 subject to agreements from Bob Seidle and Tony Hubbard
to pay_ their proportionate shares, and approval of the above payment
schedule for Bob Seidle.
Surplus Property
City Manager Saunders proposed that the following equipment be declared surplus
property and placed in the upcoming Leesburg joint auction.
NEC Spinwriter Printer
NCR Printer
Printer Cover
AB Dick Monitor
AB Dick Printer
8 NCR Monitors
6 NCR Keyboards
10-12 Telephones
Olivetti Line A88 typewriter
IBM Selectric II typewriter
NCR Tower Computer
NCR Cash Receipts Validating Machine
Heyer Ditto Machine
Monroe Adding Machine
Vehicle 1107, 1986 Dodge 600
Vehicle 2104, 1984 Chevrolet Celebrity
Equip. 4228, 1983 Chevrolet King Cab
Equip. 4339, Caterpillar Grader
Equip. 4346, Tractor - Kubota 4500
Equip. 4349, Tractor - Kubota L225
Vehicle 5216, 1989 Chevrolet S10
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A motion was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council
Member Sargent, and carried unanimously to declare the above list as
surplus property..
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There being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
Robert A. Pool, Mayor ~
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