01-12-1999 Regular Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT
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JANUARY 12, 1999
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday,
January 12, 1999 at Jenkins Auditorium. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.
by Mayor Turville with the following Council Members present: Council Member
Biddle, Council Member Brown, Council Member Lamb and Council Member
Wolfe. Other City officials present were City Manager Saunders, City Attorney Baird,
Planning Director Harker, Principal Planner Brown, and Deputy City Clerk Whitlock.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was offered by Council Member Brown followed by the repeating of
the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present.
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99-001
A motion was made by Coundl Member Biddle, seconded by Council Member
Wolfe, and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the regular Council
Meeting held December 8, the Special Council Meeting held October 29, and the
Workshop meetings held September 19, October 29, November 17, December 3,
and December 7, 1998 as presented.
CITY MANAGER SAUNDERS' REPORT
Lost Lake Reserve Visioning Session
City Manager Saunders invited all those present to attend a planning and visioning
session hosted byJaymark regarding their conceptual project called Lost Lake Reserve
on January 14, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. to be held in Jenkins Auditorium. The meeting will
also be a Council Workshop.
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Council Retreat
City Manager Saunders reminded the Council of the Council Retreat to be held
January 22 at the Highlander Hut, starting at 8:30 a.m. He stated that the Workshop is
open to the public.
East Avenue Tennis Court Use
City Manager Saunders stated that Florida Power has donated new light frxtures at the
old tennis courts on East Avenue which should be operational in about one week.
The YMCA Roller Hockey is presently using the courts. He stated that some of the
soccer players are using the City's tennis courts.
99-002
A motion was made by Council Member Wolfe, seconded by Council Member
Biddle, and carried unanimously to allow the soccer players to use the tennis wurts,
yieldi~ to any tennis player, until the East Avenue tennis wurt is lit.
City Manager Saunders will contact the YMCA regarding the Roller Hockey schedule
and will pass the schedule on to the soccer players. Chuck Forth stated the Roller
Hockey practice schedule is Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and League play on
Saturday mornings.
MAYOR TURVILLE'S REPORT
Mayor Turville reported that he and City Manager Saunders met with Minneola's
Mayor Strickland regarding sewer service to the City of Minneola before Christmas.
No conclusions were reached, City Manager Saunders will keep the Council updated.
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COUNCIL MEMBER BIDDLE'S REPORT
Council Member Biddle invited those present to the Chamber breakfast on Friday,
January 15. He asked about lighting for the fishing pier. City Manager Saunders
reported that Florida Power is sending an engineer to review.
COUNCIL MEMBER BROWN'S REPORT
Council Member Brown questioned if we were supplying Minneola with water. City
Manager Saunders stated that an agreement is in place with Minneola, however, no
connection has been made.
COUNCIL MEMBER LAMB'S REPORT
Advertising for City Attorney
Council Member Lamb stated that the primary challenge to Clermont in the future is
growth management. She stated any new talent should be evaluated in the area of land
use law.
99-003
A motion was made by Council Member Lamb, seconded by Council Member
Wolfe, and carried four to one with Mayor Turville voting nay to allow staff to seek
application for a contractual City Attorney who specializes in municipal and land
use law, not limiting the search to the present City Attorney.
Workshop Needed for Fire and Emergency Medical Services Contract
Council Member Lamb also asked to review the Fire and the Emergency Medical
Services contract in a separate Workshop.
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COUNCIL MEMBER WOLFE'S REPORT
Council Member Wolfe stated that the Fire Impact fee has been the same since 1991.
He asked how quickly it can be changed. City Manager Saunders stated that the fee
can be changed 60 and 90 days. It was agreed that Fire Impact fees will be discussed at
the upcoming Council Retreat.
VISITORS WITH BUSINESS
South Lake YMCA
City Manager Saunders stated that the YMCA is requesting approval of the use of
Jenkins Auditorium for their 1999 series of Teen Dances. He stated that these dances
are very successful and include students in grades six through ten. They are requesting
use of Jenkins Auditorium as follows: 1/15, 3/19, 5/14, 6/18, 7/16, 8/20, 9/24, 10/30,
11/19, and 12/17. They are also requesting that a Police Officer be assigned to the
Auditorium for each of those events. Mrs. Basha Schlazer of the YMCA stated that
between 100 and 200 youths attend the dances.
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A motion was made by Council Member Biddle, seconded by Council Member
Brown, and carried unanimously to approve the use of Jenkins Auditorium with no
charge to the YMCA for Teen Dances on 1/15, 3/19, 5/14, 6/18, 7/I6, 8/20,
9/24, 10/30, 11/19, and 12/17 with the assignment of one Police Officer.
South Lake Soccer
City Manager Saunders stated that Mr. Richard Bisaillon representing the South Lake
Soccer Club presented a petition requesting two short-term requests and one long-
term request. In the short-term, they are requesting the immediate designation of an
existing lighted field as a dual use to allow after-dark soccer practices and games. They
are specifically requesting the senior league baseball field at Palatlakaha Recreation
Area or Bishop Field. The second short-term request is to install lights at the existing
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soccer field at Palatlakaha Recreation Area. In the long-term, they are requesting
construction of three soccer fields at the proposed Hancock Park.
Mr. Richard Bisaillon stated that they currently have nine teams and as many as four
teams at a time practice on the field. City Manager Saunders stated there are three
soccer fields planned to be built at Hancock Road Park and three planned for the
training center at the new Hospital. He stated that McKinney Park could be used at
this time.
City Manager Saunders stated that the cost of installation of lights at Palatlakaha
Recreation Area is approximately $43,000. He recommended that the City Council
authorize staff to move ahead immediately with the purchase of lights from Musko
Lighting which was chosen as the lighting supplier for the City's sports facilities.
Shades can be installed to protect against lighting the adjoining neighborhood.
99-005
A motion was made by Council Member Biddle, seconded by Council Member
Brown, and carried unanimously to approve the purchase of lighting from Musko
Lighting for the Palatlakaha Recreation Area soccer field in the approximate
amount of $43,000.
Lloyd Shumaker stated there is a conflict with the baseball players at Bishop Field. He
stated that the soccer field at Palatlakaha Recreation Area is not well maintained and
there is a great need for more soccer fields. Matt Modica stated that millions of dollars
was spent in other areas and he is disappointed with the skewed focus of the past
Council and administration in serving people who do not live in the community.
Lennar Homes at Kings Ridge - Trailer Variance
Mayor Turville stated that the variance request requires that a Quasi-Judicial hearing
be held and that anyone wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition to the request
needs to be sworn in. Deputy City ClerkWhitlock swore in Mr. Bing Hacker, 1900
Kings Ridge Blvd., Clermont, Florida.
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Mr. Bing Hacker representing Lennar Homes requested a variance to allow the
location of a 14'x 60' trailer for temporary office space adjacent the existing clubhouse.
He reported that the trailer is built under the Standard Building Code. He stated the
trailer is requested on a temporary basis until the development is completed which he
estimated to be between five and seven years.
City Manager Saunders stated that the existing Conditional Use Permit does not
restrict this request. He stated that no hardship is demonstrated and he recommended
denial of the variance.
Council Member Lamb stated she believed a hardship was displayed because the
community exhibits special needs not seen before in the community. She felt each
request should be based on individual needs.
Mayor Turville explained they were seeking a variance from a community standard
and that a precedent would be set if the variance were granted.
99-006
A motion was made by Coundl Member Lamb, seconded by Coundl Member
Wolfe, and carried three to two with Mayor Turville and Council Member Biddle
voting nay, to approve a 14' x 60' trailer for temporary o_ffice space adjacent to the
existing dubhouse at Kings Ridge for a period of not more than five years.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Pro Tern
99-007
A motion was made by Council Member Wo!fe, seconded by Council Member
Lamb and carried unanimously to appoint Council Member Brown as Mayor Pro
Tem.
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Planning & Zoning Commission Appointments
Mayor Turville stated that a consensus was reached at the last Council Workshop for
appointment of the Planning & Zoning Commission members for two-year terms, as
follows:
Wanda Andrews, Charles Forth, Matt Modica, Misty O'Bar and Elaine Renick. They
would replace the expiring terms of Joe Wiebush, Marilyn George McLauchlin, Scott
Grubbs, Darryl Bishop and Keith Mullins. Council Member Biddle stated he would
like a representative from Kings Ridge and noted those residents expressing interest.
99-008
A motion was made by Council Member Lamb, seconded by Council Member
Brown and carried four to one with Council Member Biddle voting nay to appoint
l/Vanda Andrews, Charles Forth, Matt Modica, Misty O'Bar and Elaine Renick to
the Planning and Zoning Commission_for two-year terms.
Code Enforcement Board Appointments
Mayor Turville stated that a consensus was reached at the Council Workshop to
appoint the following citizens to the Planning & Zoning Commission: John Atwater,
Betty Schrader and Don Burris. Those members up for appointment include Don
Burris, Don Harris and George Wood. Mr. Wood resigned and an unexpired 1-year
term is open.
99-009
A motion was made by Coundl Member Wolfe, seconded by Council Member
Lamb, and carried unanimously to appoint Don Burris to the unexpired 1-year
term and Betty Schrader and John Atwater to three year terms to the Code
Enforcement Board.
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Council Appointments
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A motion was made by Council Member Wolfe, seconded by Council Member
Brown, and carried unanimously to appoint Council Member Biddle as Cooper
Memorial Library Liaison.
99-011
A motion was made by Council Member Biddle, sewnded by Council Member
Brown, and carried unanimously to appoint Mayor Turvitle as the East Central
Florida Regional Planning Council representative.
99-012
A motion was made by Council Member Wolfe, sewnded by Council Member
Biddle, and carried unanimously to appoint Mayor Turville to as the Lake County
Community Action Agenc~ representative who will be passing the assignment to
Lester Cole.
99-013
A motion was made by Council Member Biddle, seconded by Council Member
Wolfe, and carried unanimously to appoint Council Member Brown as the City's
representative on the Lake County League of Cities Board.
99-014
A motion was made by Council Member Brown, seconded by Council Member
Biddle, and carried unanimously to appoint Council Member Brown to the
Community Development Block Grant Task Force.
99-015
A motion was made by Council Member Biddle, seconded by Council Member
Brown, and carried unanimously to appoint Council Member Wolfe as the South
Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Liaison.
Beautification Committee Appointments
Mayor Turville appointed the following citizens to the Beautification Committee:
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Joe Janusiak, Oakley Seaver, Nancy Davis, Percy Coleman, Alan Heinrich, Jo
Flemming, Charles & Ruth Monzillo, Robert Lewis, Patricia Conklin-Cerf, Michael
D. Lausier and Heather Morgan.
Park & Recreation Board
Mayor Turville appointed the following citizens to the Park & Recreation Board:
Jack Gaines, Dr. Al and Basha Schlazer, Jeff Duke, Rick Fetty, Joe Janusiak, Robert
Beasley, Charles Becker, Patricia Conklin-Cerf, Michele Hammerton, Michael D.
Lausier, Amy Lesner, Loretta Lynn, Tara Shaver, G. Shannon Simpson, and Jay E.
Smith.
Lincoln Park Task Force
Mayor Turville appointed the following citizens to the Lincoln Park Task Force: Willie
Montgomery, Chuck Forth, Doreatha. Cole, Rena Clark, Joe Janusiak, Wilbert
Montgomery, Aurelia Cole, Lisa Jensen, Micky Wolfe, Jim Grant, and Frank Caputo.
99-016
A motion was made by Council Member Wolfe, secbnded by Council Member
Lamb and. carried unanimously to approve the Mayoral appointments made to the
Beautification Committee, Park & Recreation Commission and Lincoln Park
Task Force appointments.
Plat Approval
- Cambridge at Kings Ridge
- Remington at Kings Ridge
- Citrus Tower Centre
City Manager Saunders stated that Cambridge at Kings Ridge, Remington at Kings
Ridge, and Citrus Tower Centre have been reviewed for compliance and are now
ready for final plat approval and recording.
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99-017
A motion was made by Council Member Wolfe, sewnded by Council Member
Lamb, and carried unanimously to approve the final plats of Cambridge at Kings
Ridge, Remington at Kings Ridge, and Citrus Tower Centre.
Change Order
City Manager Saunders stated he recommended approval of Change Order #8 for
Sunshine Building & Development. He stated it is a decrease in the contract price of
$26,679.32 and is for the East Side lift station construction. He explained that this
relates to a direct purchase of materials by the City of Clermont which resulted in a
savings of sales tax for the City.
99-018
A motion was made by Council Member Biddle, seconded by Council Member
Brown, and carried unanimously to approve Change Order #S for Clermont East
Lift Stations to Sunshine Building & Devdopment for a reduction of $26,679.32.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Ann Dupee stated she was very proud that Clermont is a Tree City USA. She stated
that a donation to the National Forest group may be made to a memorial fund and she
will bring the information to City Manager Saunders.
Nancy Fullerton was concerned that the City used cypress mulch and asked that pine
bark or another alternative be considered.
Steve Gibson requested that the Council and staff place building size limitations in
Clermont.
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There being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned at 9:02 p.m.
Attest:
Harold S. Turville, Jr. Mayor
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