02-11-1997 Regular Meeting CIT~ OF CLERMONT
REGULAR COUNCIL ME~TING
FEBRUARY 11, 1997
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday,
February 11, 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.
The minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held January 28, 1997 were approved as
presented.
CITY MANAGER SAUNDERS' REPORT
Workshop
Council Members agreed to hold a Workshop on Tuesday, February 18 at 5:30 p.m.
at City Hall.
DOT ISTEA RAILS TO TRAH,S GRANT
City Manager Saunders stated that at the Council's direction, he contacted the
Department of Transportation, and then wrote Nancy Huston, District Secretary
regarding the $46,652 which DOT requested above the $59,145 estimated as the
City's share of construction costs. He reported that Miss Huston responded that DOT
will not require any additional funds from either Clermont or Minneola and the
construction schedule will remain the same as earlier stated.
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COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE'$ REPORT
Council Member Dupee congratulated Mayor Pool for being named South Lake
Citizen of the Year. She stated that the South Lake Chamber of Commerce has a
Construction Guide available and there will be an Ambassador's Breakfast on
February 21 at Jenkins Auditorium at 7:30 a.m. sponsored by Ogden Martin.
VISITORS WITH BUSINESS
Lionel Barfield - Property Exchange
Mr. Barfield is requesting the right-of-way line in front of his home located at 480 E.
Lake Shore Drive be adjusted to provide him with additional front yard area. The lot
line per plat is noted on the survey which is approximately 40' from the edge of the
pavement at the southwest corner of his property and approximately 72' from the
pavement at the southeast corner of his property.
City Manager Saunders stated Mr. Hovis, representing Mr. Barfield, City Attorney
Baird and he have reached a possible agreement. A legal description should be
prepared that starts with the southeast property corner of the lot to the west and extend
a line for a consistent amount of footage from the edge of the pavement across the
entire frontage. This would give Mr. Barfield an additional 10' (approximately) in
width at the western end of his property and an additional 42' (approximately) at the
east end of his property and would provide an equal amount of right-of-way along the
entire frontage of Mr. Barfield's property. In order to accomplish this adjustment, the
City would provide a deed to Mr. Barfield for that property lying between his south
lot line per the plat and the line labeled as "A" on the survey. Mr. Barfield in return
would provide a deed to the City for that property lying between the north edge of the
pavement and line "A". This exchange of deeds would eliminate any conflicting
claims on these properties in the future.
Mr. Hovis and Mr. Barfield agreed that this proposal was agreeable.
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97-031
A motion was made by Council Member Dtwee. seconded by_ Council
Member Cole. and carried unanimously_ to ~_prove a tranOfer of deeds
with Mr. Lionel Ba_rfield giving Mr. Ba_rfield an additional 10' at the
western extge and an addit~orto, l 42' at the east end o_f his pro_verly and
Mr. Ba_rfieM will t~rovide a deed to the Ci~_ _for pro_t~erty lying between
the north edge of the pavement and line mA ~.
Brian MacKellar - Variance Requests
City Manager Saunders stated that the applicant is requesting three variances for
property located southwest of the corner of Hook Street and Lake Shore Drive: 1)
Front yard setback of 25' were 35' is required, 2) 88' wide lot where 100' is required
at the setback line, and 3) 9,314 square feet where 10,000 square feet is required.
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. Mr. James Beck, 747 Crescent Pines Blvd. was sworn in by City Clerk Van Zile.
Mr. Beck stated he was present on behalf of Brian and Kim MacKellar who had a son
borne to them today. He stated the MacKellars were in the process of having plans
drawn up for a single-family home.
City Manager Saunders stated the Council had granted the same variances for this
property in the past. The 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 sq. feet. The variances were granted to
Cynthia Wagoner in December of 1993 and renewed in 1994 and 1996. It became
void this month since construction had not started in one year. Staff recommends
approval of the request.
97-032
A motion was made by_ Council Member Dupee. seconded by Council
Member Cole. and carried unanimous~_ to grant the 25' setback. 88'
wide lot at setback line and 9.314 square feet variances for the lot
southwest of the Hook Street and Lake Shore Drive intersection.
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CFT Sommer Sports - 1997 Triath!on Schedule, Fees and Capital Improvements
Fred Sommers of CFT Sommer Sports thanked the City for the past year's support of
the 13th annual Great Floridian Triathlon and presented a plaque in appreciation. He
asked for approval of the 1997 events schedule with and agreement of a parking fee of
$250 per event with the exception of the Great Floridian Triathlon weekend, which
will be waived.
97-033
A motion was made by Council Member Cole. seconded by Council
Member D~_ ee. and carried unanimously_ to approve the 1997 Triathlon
events schedule.
97-034
A motion was made by_ Council Member D~_ee. seconded by Council
Member Cole. and carried unanimously approve a parking fee o_f $250
per event with the exception o_f the Great Floridan Triathlon weekend.
which will be waived.
On behalf of the Clermont Downtown Partnership and South Lake Chamber of
Commerce, he requested that the City purchase and install banner holders on S.R. 50
from East Avenue to West Avenue. City Manager Saunders stated he contacted a
supplier and was quoted approximately $1,500 for the brackets. He stated he will still
need permission from Florida Power to attach the brackets. He also hoped that
Florida Power will help to install the brackets.
Council Members discussed the need for a policy regarding what the banner holders
can be used for.
97-035
A motion was made bv Council Member Cole. seconded by_ Council
Member Nor_~st. and carried unanimously to ap_prove in the
ap_proximate amount of $1.5OO for the purchase of banner brackets to
install on 24 power poles on S.R. 50 from East Avenue to West Avcttu¢.
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Mr. Sommers asked that sod be purchased to sod the public use area of Clermont
Waterfront Park, south of the trail from 4th Street east to the parking lot. He stated
he could organize volunteers to lay the sod if it was delivered on a Friday.
97-036
After considerable discussion, a motion was made by_ Council Member
Nor_auist. seconded by_ Council Member Cole. and carried four to one,
with Council Member Sa~ent voting nay.. to approve the purchase o_f sod
for the public use area of the Clermont Wate_rfrortt Park.
Council Member Sargent stated he voted nay because he felt the City should be
responsible for the entire project and depending on volunteers to lay the sod within the
short period of time that is required may be disasterous.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Clermont Commons - Interim Sewage Treatment Facility Cost Agreement
City Manager Saunders stated that in addition to the $10,000 of sewer impact fee
credits granted to Mr. Zagame for his costs incurred associated with the construction
of a temporary sewage treatment system, that he is proposing an additional $5,500
payment be made to Mr. Zagame. Mr. Zagame has documented that he expended
approximately $35,000 for the construction of the temporary system.
City Manager Saunders explained that Mr. Zagame will be required to extend his
sewer line and connect to the City's system at North Ridge Boulevard when the
system is available in that area. Following that connection, Mr. Zagame will remove
the temporary system and restore the property to its original condition. He will also
retain salvage rights to the equipment when it has been removed.
97-037
A motion was made by_ Council Member Dupee. seconded by Council
Member Cole. and carried_four to one. with Council Member Norquist
voting nay_. to ~_prove payment of $5.500 in addition to $10.000 of
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sewer impact fee credits to Mr. Zagame for costs of a temporary_ sewage
treatment ~_ stem.
Ken Norquist - Resolution No. 927
City Manager Saunders stated that Mr. Norquist has indicated that his engineer is
revising the final site plan it is not available to tonight's meeting. Therefore, he
requested tabling the matter until the March 11 meeting.
97-038
A motion was made by_ Council Member Cole. seconded by Council
Member D~_ ee. and carried unanimously, with Council Member
Nor_~st abstaining, to table Resolution No. 927 to the March 11. 1997
regular Council Meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Bid Award - Turf Maintenance Equipment
City Manager Saunders stated that two tractors and mowers were budgeted for our
Parks and Sewer Departments. A low bid for both pieces of equipment is from Fields
Equipment.
Bid #1 received a low bid of $17,813 which was budgeted for $17,195. Bid #2
received a low bid of $15,080.52 with our budget being $14,500. The equipment will
be u~ both in the Parks Department and in the Sewer Department for maintaining
large areas such as our new percolation ponds in the new sewage treatment facility.
He requested approval of the low bids.
97-039
A motion was made by Council Member Duvee. seconded by. Council
Member Cole. and carried unanimously to ap_prove the bids_from Fields
Equ(vment for $17.813 for a 4x4 tractor with mid-mower and tiller and
$15.080.52for a 2WD tractor with mM-mower.
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Budget Amendment - Chlorine Storage Modifications
City Manager Saunders stated that Public Service Director Davis has proposed a
modification to our chlorine storage. Recent changes in the Division Safety rules
require extensive safety management programs for any facility that maintains more
than 1,500 lbs. on one site. Mr. Davis proposes to separate the chlorine to keep
under the 1,500 lb. criteria. The estimated cost of the modifications is $6,600. We
request a budget amendment for that amount.
97-040
A motion was made by_ Council Member Sargent. seconded by Council
Member Norquist. and carried unanimous~_ to approve the chlorine
storae_ e modification for ~_ proximately $6.600.
Change Order g2 - S.R. 50 Water Main
City Manager Saunders stated that additional testing was required because of
malfunctioning equipment that was installed. Change Order #2 for CenState
Contractors decreases the contract by $90 for the lab charges which the contractor
should pay.
97-041
A motion was made by Council Member Cole. seconded by_ Council
Member Sargent. and carried unanimously to approve Change Order #2
to CenState Contractors. Inc.
City Manager - Contract Renewal
City Manager Saunders stated his current employment contract will expire in May of
this year. The contract calls for re-negotiation up to one year prior to the expiration
date. He requested the Council's consideration of a renewal of the contract with the
only modifications being to reflect his current salary and the term of the new contract
being a five-year period as opposed to a three-year period under the old contract. He
stated he is committed to Clermont and hopes to be in Clermont for a long time.
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97-042
A motion was made bv Council Member Sargent. seconded by. Council
Member Cole. and carried unanimous~_ to approve the employment
contract for Ci~. Manager Saunders for a five-year period.
There being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
Attest:
FORM 8B MIF. ORANDUM' OF VOTI ; CONFLICT FOR
COUNTY, MUNICRIAL, AND OTHER LOG'KL PUBLIC OFFICERS
LAST NAMI:--FIRST NAME--MIDDLE NAME
.Norquist, Ken '
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DATE ON WHI('H VOTE OCCURRED
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Clermont Cit~ Council Member
THE ROARD, COUNCIt., COMMISSION, AUTHORITY, OR COMMITTEE ON
~W~I,]H I SERVE IS A UNIT OF:
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This form is for use by any person serving at the county, city, or other local level of government on an appointed or elected board,
council, commission, authority, or committee, il applies equally to members of advisory and non-advisory bodies who are presented
with a voting conflict of interest under Section 112.3143, Florida Statutes. The requirements of this law are mandatory; although
the use of this particular form is not required by law, you are encouraged to use it in making the disclosure required by law.
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