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06-10-1986 Regular Meeeting . . CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING June 10, 1986 The Regular Meeting of the Clermont City Council was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, June 10, 1986. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pool with the following Council Members in attendance: Council Member Huff, Council Member Dupee, and Council Member Cole. Council Member Turville was absent due to a prior commit- ,ment. Other City Officials present were City Manager Saunders, City Attorney Baird, Finance Director Van Zile and Deputy City Clerk Brandt. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Nilsa Whitehead followed by the repeating of The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present. MINUTES The Minutes of the Workshop Meeting held May 21, 1986 and the Regular Meeting held. May 27, 1986 were approved as presented. REPORTS CITY MANAGER'S REPORT LAKE COUNTY LEAGUE OF CITIES MEETING It was reported that the Lake County League of Cities Board of Directors would be holding a luncheon meeting at noon in the Waterfront Restaurant in Tavares, and all interested members were invited to attend. Topics of discussion will be Legislative activity during the past session and an update on the proposed G-l Aquifer Rule. SOUTH LAKE COUNTY YMCA It was reported that Kathy Asmann, Chairperson for the South Lake YMCA, had requested that the YMCA be allowed to rent the Highlander Hut for the YMCA's Summer Camp at a rental fee of $10 per week. The building will be used for four weeks beginning June 16, 1986. City Manager Saunders stated that the fee was the same as had been charged in the past. 86-ll3After a brief discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO ALLOW THE SOUTH LAKE YMCA TO RENT THE HIGHLAND HUT FOR FOUR WEEKS BEGINNING JUNE 16, 1986 AT A RENTAL FEE OF $10.00 PER WEEK. WEST BEACH DOCK The Council was advised that construction on the West Beach dock would begin on Wednesday, June 11, 1986. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION City Manaager Saunders stated that in last week's Packet the Council had received a copy of the Parks and Recreation Commission's recom- mendations for capital outlay items to be included in next year's budget. Landscaping projects were also included, but Mr. Saunders stated that he believed it was getting too late in the year for planting, and that the City should postpone the landscaping. The City Manager then commended the Commission for its efforts during the year, and asked the Council to review the recommendations for discussion during the upcoming Budget Workshops. . . CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING June 10. 1986 Page -2- Cuqui Whitehead. Chairperson of the Parks and Recreation Commission. asked the Council if they had noticed the patio elm on the porch. She then stated that thay was the type of tree the Commission planned to plant in the downtown business district. Much discussion ensued concerning the pros and cons of this type of tree. COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE'S REPORT LAKE COUNTY LEAGUE OF CITIES Council Member Dupee reported that it was her understanding that every City in the League was allowed to have representative on the Board of Directors. and asked if it would be possible for the City of Clermont to have one. City Manager Saunders stated that he would check on this matter. COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF'S REPORT RETENTION AREAS Council Member Huff expressed his concern for the number of over- designed retention areas which have been built in Clermont during the past year. Mr. Huff continued by stating that he believed some of the retention areas were over-designed by as much as 50%. and asked how the City could circumvent'this apparent trend. City Manager Saunders stat,ed that some design engineers would not certify a project if the City changed their retention area design. and the City could face legal problems if it tried to do so. Council Member Huff asked City Attorney Baird if the City could legally not allow them to exceed the City's minimum standards. City Attorney Baird stated that he would investigate this matter. City Manager Saunders stated that many engineers do not feel com- fortable meeting minimum standards. City Attorney Baird replied that if this was the case. then the City should put the burden of proof on the design engineer to prove to John Springstead that he needs to exceed the minimum requirements. COUNCIL MEMBER COLE'S REPORT Council Member Cole requested that the City install a "Children Playing" sign on Disston Avenue. behind Williams Steel. City Manager, Saunders stated that he would take care of this matter. MAYOR POOL'S REPORT FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES PENSION FUND Mayor Pool reported that he had been voted a Trustee of the Florida League of Cities Pension Fund. and was very honored to serve in that capacity. . - CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING June 10, 1986 Page -3- VISITORS WITH BUSINESS FRED SOMMER - REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THIRD ANNUAL GREAT CLERMONT TRIATHLON AND FLORIDA CHALLENGE Fred Sommer appeared before Council to request permission to hold the Great Clermont Triathlon and the Florida Challenge. 'He explained that the program had been divided into three separate events for this year. The Great Clermont Triathlon would be held on October 11th and 12th; and the Florida Challenge would be held November 15, 1986. Mr. Sommer gave the Council and City Officials fact sheets which explained each event in detail. He continued by stating that commit- ments for more than 50% of the needed sponsorship had been received, and several local charities and organizations had agreed to help with the more than 300 volunteers needed to make the events a success. Council Member Huff and Mayor Pool both agreed that it was a good program containing quality events. 86-114 After a brief discuss{on, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO ALLOW THE GREAT CLERMONT TRIATHLON TO BE HELD ON OCTOBER 11TH AND 12TH, AND THE FLORIDA CHALLENGE TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 15TH. LINDA BEAL- REQUEST TO CLEAR SHORELINE VEGETATION ON CITY OWNED PROPERTY City Manager Saunders reported that Mrs. Beal was requesting Council permission to clear vegetation on City owned property in front of her home in order to park a boat. Mr. Saunders further explained that the maximum allowed by the DNR and Lake County Pollution Control to be cleared without a permit was 25 feet. It was suggested that the City allow 15 feet to be cleared. Council Member Dupee stated that she felt the City Manager or someone duly appointed by him should approve the area to be cleared. Nilsa Whitehead, who was present in the audience, stated that she disapproved of the whole idea, and believed that if this request was granted, it would set a precedent for all other lakes in the City. 86-115 After some further discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO GRANT PERMISSION FOR MRS. BEAL TO CLEAR A 15 FOOT SECTION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY IN FRONT OF HER HOME ON LAKESHORE DRIVE, WITH THE LOCATION SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF THE CITY MANAGER. JOHN WALTZ - REQUEST FOR AN OPEN AIR SALES PERMIT FOR 1155 FIFTH STREET City Manager Saunders explained that he had granted a 30 day open air sales permit to Mr. Waltz for the display of fruits and vegetables in front of his business. The thirty day permit will expire on June 15th, and Mr. Waltz would like to continue the display outside of the build- ing. Section 26.28 of the Zoning Ordinance requires Council approval for a period of more than thirty days. Mayor Pool stated that he had stopped by the business, and it was kept very neat and clean. Mr. Saunders stated that Mr. Waltz had been most cooperative in all his dealings with the City when obtaining the thirty day permit. 86-116After a brief discussion concerning the length of time the permit should be granted, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF, SECONDED BY COUNCIL . . CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING June 10, 1986 Page -4- MEMBER COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO GRANT A ONE YEAR OPEN AIR SALES PERMIT FOR THE DISPLAY OF FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AT 1155 FIFTH STREET. TENTATIVE BID APPROVAL- CONSTRUCTION OF SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION AND. IMPROVEMENTS TO LIFT STATION #6 City Manager Saunders explained that bids for the expansion of the Sewage Treatment Plant and the improvements to Lift Station #6 were opened on Monday, June 2nd, and the apparent low bidder for the Sewage Treatment Plant was Watson Construction Company in the amount of $1,025,909.96. At the March 26, 1986 Council Meeting, the previous low bid rejected by Council was $1,249,600. Due to time constraints, the previous low bid for Lift Station #6 of $95,901 had to be rebid. The apparent low bidder now is Watson Construc- tion Company in the amount of $131,604. The City's entire project consists of three contracts; the Sprayfield expansion, Treatment Plant expansion and Lift Station 116 improvements. The Farmers Home Administration would not approve of any contract until bids were received for all three projects. The low bidder for the Sprayfield extended his contract date, but the pre- vious bidder for Lift Station #6 could not extend his, which resulted in the rebidding of this project. It was discussed that although the delay cost the City an additional $35,703 on the Lift Station contract, the cost of the Sewage Treatment Plant expansion was reduced by $223,690, resulting in a net savings of $187,987. City Manager Saunders continued by stating that the total cost of the entire project is now estimated at $1,950,000. We have committed to the City an FmHA bond for $885,900 and an EPA grant for $726,499 for a total of $1,612,399. The EPA has indicated that we are eligible for a grant increase of approximately $283,655, which will leave $64,336 to be funded by the City. City Manager Saunders then recommended tentative approval of the low bids of Watson Construction Company, with all contract expenditures in excess of the FmHA bond funds and EPA grant funds to be funded by the Water and Sewer Capital Improvement Fund. PUBLIC COMMENTS CECIL SMART Mr. Smart invited all those present to an Open House on June 13th from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. to celebrate the move of his business into larger quarters. NILSA WHITEHEAD Mrs. Whitehead, Chairperson of the Parks and asked if approval could be given to purchase business district to avoid a price increase. can be purchased for $30 each. City Manger Saunders stated that he had received a price list and brochure from a local nursery listing 300 Drake Elms available at the same price. Recreation Commission, trees for the downtown Presently the trees . - CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING June 10, 1986 Page -5- Mrs. Whitehead further stated that some of the downtown merchants did not want trees planted in front of their businesses, and that some plan was needed in order to determine where the trees should or should not be planted. Some discussion ensued concerning how this matter should be handled. It was the consensus of Council that the proposed project should be handled on a staff level, and that because the majority of downtown merchants wanted the trees, that the City Manager should make the decisions concerning this project, with uniform plantings along Montrose Street. There being no further discus~~ned Ro ert A. Pool, ayor at 8:20 p.m. Attest: