01-14-2003 Regular Meeting City of Clermont
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
January 14, 2003
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A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday, January 14, 2003 at
Jenkins Auditorium. Mayor Hal Turville called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with the following
Council Members present: Council Members Ash, Caputo, Mullins and Renick. Other City officials
present were City Manager Saunders, City Attorney Guthrie and Deputy City Clerk Studdard.
INVOCATION
Boy Scout Troop #551 gave the invocation, presented the colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance by all
present.
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A motion was made bp Council Member Renick, seconded bp Council Member Caputo,
and carried unanimously to approve the minutes o_f the Regular Council Meeting held
December 10, 2002.
REPORTS
City Manager Saunders
City Manager Saunders reminded the City Council of its joint City/County workshop meeting to be held
on January 24, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. at the Lake Sumter Community College South Lake Campus 2nd Floor
Community Room.
City Manager Saunders then recommended that a City Council workshop be scheduled on January 21,
2003 at 6:00 p.m. at the Police Department Community Services Room.
It was the consensus of the City Council to schedule the workshop for January 21, 2003.
City Manager Saunders then stated that he had received a letter from Clermont Main Street requesting to
hold its 2na Annual Antiques by the Lake Show & Appraisal Faire on Saturday, February 8, 2003 from
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. He recommended that the City Council approve this event.
A motion was ~nade by Council Member Ca?uto, seconded by Council Me~nber Mullins,
and carried unanimously to approve the 2"~ Annual Antiques by the Lake Show &
Appraisal Faire on Saturday, Februar~ 8, 2003from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00p. m. at the
Eighth Street Waterfront Area.
Council Member Caputo
Council Member Caputo stated he had been contacted by Wendy Breeden of Lake County Library
Services regarding the potential future move of Cooper Memorial Library from its current location. He
stated his concern regarding the just completed revitalization of downtown and how this may affect it and
requested that the City Council send a letter to that affect if there was a consensus.
After discussion it was the consensus of the City Council to discuss this issue further at the January 21,
2003 City Council Workshop.
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Recognition of Donna Howard, City of Clermont Animal Control Officer
Mayor Turville publicly recognized Donna Howard, Animal Control Officer, for receiving the Florida
Animal Control Association Animal Control Officer of the Year Award for 2002. Mayor Turville spoke
regarding her nomination and qualifications for the award and regarding her outstanding achievements in
this field. He then presented the award to Ms. Howard and congratulated her on this achievement.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Turville asked if anyone wished to pull any of the items of the Consent Agenda for discussion.
Item 1 - Triathlon Schedule 2003
Approval
Item 2 - Event Approval
YMCA request to host additional teen dances
Item 3 - Final Plat Approval
Hartwood Pines located at the northeast
comer of Hartwood Marsh Rd. & Hancock Rd.
Item 4 - Lease Agreement
Approval of Lease Agreement with Lake County
for Cooper Memorial Library building
Item 5 - Representation Agreement
Approval of Agreement with Ford & Harrison,
LLP for special labor counsel
Item 6 - Central Business District Signs
Approval of Signs and Locations
A motion was ~nade bv Council Me~nber Caputo, seconded by Council Member Mullins,
and carried unanimously to approve Itetns 1 - 6 of the Consent Agenda.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Jerry Jones Property
City Manager Saunders stated that the City Council had postponed this action at their November 12, 2002
meeting for 60 days in order for Staff to work with Mr. Jones to resolve this issue. He stated that Mr.
Jones has submitted proposed amendments to his Conditional Use Permit and that Staff is reviewing
them. He then requested that the City Council postpone this issue until the second meeting of February in
order to forward appropriate changes to the Planning & Zoning Commission for their recommendations to
the City Council.
A motion was made by Council Metnber Caputo, seconded by Council Member Ash,
and carried unanimously to table the der~_ Jones proper_ty issue to the Cit~ Council
meeting of Februa~_ 25, 2003.
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NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance No. 466-M - Introduction
Mayor Turville read the ordinance by title only.
MISCELLANEOUS ORDINANCE
No. 466-M
AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, GRANTING A GARBAGE COLLECTION FRANCHISE TO WASTE PRO OF
FLORIDA, INC., PROVIDING FOR THE TERM OF THE FRANCHISE AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES CONNECTED WITH A FRANCHISE FOR THE COLLECTION OF GARBAGE WITHIN
THE CITY OF CLERMONT.
A motion was made by Council Member Mullins, seconded by Council Me~nber Caputo, and
carried unanbnously to introduce Ordinance No. 466-M.
Ordinance No. 323-C
Mayor Turville read the ordinance by title only.
CODE ORDINANCE
NO. 323-C
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT PURSUANT TO
CHAPTER 180, FLORIDA STATUTES (2000), REESTABLISHING THE CLERMONT UTILITIES
SERVICE DISTRICT; EXPANDING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT; AUTHORIZING THE
EXTENSION OF MUNICIPAL UTILITIES WITHIN THE DISTRICT; REQUIRING ALL PERSONS
OR CORPORATIONS LIVING OR DOING BUSINESS WITHIN THE DISTRICT TO CONNECT TO
THE CITY WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM WHEN AVAILABLE; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion was made bp Council Metnber Caputo, seconded bp Council Metnber
Mullins, and carried unanimously to introduce Ordinance No. 323-C.
Mayor Turville stated that the City Council had reached the end of the meeting agenda and asked if
anyone wished to speak on any other issue.
Jim Purvis, 4206 Hammersmith Drive, asked if the City knows the status of completion of the East Ridge
High School entrance at Hancock Road and asked the status of the City and Lennar Homes water issue.
City Manager Saunders stated he did not know the status of completion of the High School driveway at
Hancock Road.
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City Manager Saunders stated that he had met with Frank Dolan of U.S. Homes yesterday to update him
on the history of the water issue. He stated that at that meeting Mr. Dolan had promised to provide a draft
document within a few weeks and that he feels Mr. Dolan will try to address the concerns of the Kings
Ridge Presidents Council.
Mayor Turville stated he was encouraged by this meeting as well.
Council Member Caputo stated that Dave Tucker, Principal of East Ridge High School, expects the
driveway at Hancock Road to be paved by the end of this week. He also stated that the meeting between
City Manager Saunders and Frank Dolan of U.S. Homes was positive.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
°~seph ~E'~Attest: _~//~,,'~
~/'Hal ~ur(411e, Mayor