08-24-2004 Regular Meeting City of Clermont
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
August 24, 2004
The Clermont City Council met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 24, 2004 in the Council Chambers at City
Hall. Mayor Hal Turville called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm with the following Council Members present: Council
Members Ash, Mullins, Caputo and Renick. Other City officials present were: City Manager Saunders, City Attorney
Mantzaris, and City Clerk Ackroyd.
INVOCATION
Council Member Caputo gave the invocation followed by the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
REPORTS
City Manager Saunders reminded Council of the cemetery workshop to be held on September 2na at 6:00pm. He
informed Council that the City's Police Officers and Public Works crews and equipment were sent to Polk County to
assist in the damage received from Hurricane Charley. Mr. Saunders attended the Lake County BOCC meeting
regarding the rezoning/land use change of the Hart property. The Council recommended no change be made to the land
use until the future land use map is complete and the County Commission voted in favor by a 3 to 2 vote against the
request of the City Council.
Attorney Mantzaris - No Report
Council Member Ash - No Report
Council Member Renick commented on Mr. Saunders report in reference to the County Commission vote. In the
process, this was the transmittal hearing and the County still has to hear from DCA then it will require a second vote for
approval. Ms. Renick requested the City Manager write a letter to DCA to explain the City's position. Council
Member Caputo concurred with Council Member Renick. Mayor Turville recommended the City Manager include
information about our water and school concerns.
Council Member Caputo - No Report
Council Member Mullins - No Report
Mayor Turville mentioned the opening of the South Lake Child Development Center by the Lake Community Action
Agnecy. It will serve various Headstart functions.
Mayor Turville presented a plaque to Council Member Caputo in appreciation for outstanding service as a Clermont
Council Member from 2001 to 2004. Council Members Renick, Ash and Mullins voiced their appreciation to Council
Member Caputo.
Council Member Caputo thanked staff and Council for their assistance and stated the Council will need to appoint a
new liaison for the Library.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Turville advised the next item on the Agenda for consideration was the Consent Agenda and requested anyone
wishing to have any item pulled for discussion to please come forward at this time.
City of Clermont
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
August 24, 2004
Item - 1 Final Plat Approval
Clermont Yacht Club Phase II
Item - 2 Final Plat Approval
Sandhill Commons, Unit I
Item -3 Change Order
Request Approval of a Change Order for Prime
Construction for $2,455.68 for the Crystal Lake
Stormwater Improvement Project
Item - 4 Selection Committee Appointment
Appointment of Selection Committee for Design/Build
Firm for Fire Station 2 Expansion
Council Member Caputo moved approval of the consent agenda as written; seconded by Council
Member Mullins. The motion passed with all members voting "aye ".
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance 476M - Final Reading
An Ordinance of the City of Clermont, Florida, adopting a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the
City of Clermont, Florida, pursuant to the Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act, Chapter
163, Part II, Florida Statutes; setting forth the purpose and intent of the comprehensive plan
amendment; establishing the legal status of the comprehensive plan amendment; providing a
severability clause; and providing an effective date.
Mayor read Ordinance 476M aloud by title only.
Mayor Turville abstained from voting and declared a conflict of interest and passed the gavel to Mayor Pro Tern
Mullins.
City Manager Saunders noted this ordinance will amend the City's Comprehensive Plan to allow Bed and Breakfast
Inn's in the NED 2 and NED 6 Districts. This was transmitted to DCA in March. DCA has issued a review letter with
no objections. Staff recommends approval of the final adoption.
Mayor Pro Tem Mullins opened the public hearing. There were no comments.
Council Member Renick moved adoption of Ordinance 476M; seconded by Council Member Caputo.
The motion passed with all members present voting "aye ".
Variance Request/Waiver of Fees - Habitat for Humanity
Planner Curt Henschel informed Council of the request for two variances in order to construct a single family home on
the lot at the SE corner of Disston Street and Minneola Avenue. The requests are to allow the construction of a single
family dwelling in the R1 Residential District on a lot that is 6,750 square feet rather than 7,500 square feet. The
second request is for a lot width of 67 feet at the building setback line rather than 75 feet. The applicant is also
requesting a waiver of variance request fees. Staff supports the variances requested.
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Mayor Turville opened the public hearing.
Executive Director James Fischer was present and available for questions and advised the organization is not for
profit.
Council Member Caputo moved approval of the two varianqes requested p!us waiving the fee for the
variance application,' seconded by Council Member Ash. ' The motion passed with all members
present voting "aye".
Council & Mayoral Appointments
Code Enforcement Board has two vacancies. Mr. Saunders received a letter from Jim Purvis and A.D. Van De
Mark requesting appointment to the board.
Council Member Muilins moved to appoint Purvis and Van De Mark to the Code Enforcement Board;
seconded bp Council Member Caputo. The motion passed with all members present voting "ave ".
The Lake Community Action Agency will need a Council representative. Council Member Ash currently serves in that
capacity .however she has been appointed on the Lake County MPO Board. Ms. Ash volunteered to remain a
representative until November when a new Council Member will be elected.
Mayor Turville stated this is the end of the published agenda and opened the floor to the audience for comments.
Jerry Turner, Hammersmith Drive, complimented City Manager Saunders for speaking at the Lake County BOCC
meeting and commended Council Member Caputo.
Chuck Bolling, 4111 Hammersmith Drive commended Council Member Caputo for serving the community.
Mayor Turville inquired about the possibility of a run offelection if more than two people qualify for office. If the City
has more than two qualify, staff will come back to Council with a proposed run offdate.
City Manager Saunders requested Council appoint a committee to review submittals for qualifications on the Sunburst
Water Plant. The committee will be made up of City Engineer Tamara Richardson, Staff Engineer Rebecca
Vanderbeck, Utilities Supervisor James Kinzler and City Manager Saunders for the selection committee and will bring
the ranking to the Council for final approval.
Council Member Mullins moved approval; seconded b¥ Council Member Caputo. The motion passed
with all members present voting "ape ".
ADJOURN: With no further comments, the meeting was adjourned at 8:58pm.
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