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03-13-1984 Regular Meeting e e CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING March 13, 1984 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held March 13, 1984 in the Council Chambers. The Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Beals with the following Council Members in attendance: Council Member Henry, Council Member Cole, Council Member Turville, and Mayor Pro Tem Pool. Other City Officials present were: City Manager Forbes, Finance Director Saunders, and Deputy City Clerk Brandt. INVOCATION The Invocation was offered by Mayor Pro Tem Pool followed by the repeating of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present. MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular Meeting held February 28, 1984 and the Workshop Meeting held March 6, 1984 were approved as presented. REPORTS CITY MANAGER'S REPORT LAKE COUNTY POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD It was reported that the City no longer needs a variance to the zero discharge rule of the Lake County Pollution Control Board. After ten years of disputes, the City's sewage treatment system is now in compliance with the County's regulations. The City is using its new sprayfield. STATE APPROVAL OF PROJECT SCHEDULES FOR TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION It was reported that the State Department of Environmental Regulation had approved the City's construction schedules for the treatment plant expansion, and that the City could now proceed to approve an engineering agreement with the City Engineer for this work. HIGHWAY SIGNS It was reported that the signs which were requested by Mayor Pro Tem Pool had been placed by Quincy's. "Divided Highway" and "Stop Ahead" signs were in place. The DOT has also painted the traffic median at the intersection of Grand Highway and Highway 50 with reflective paint for better visibility. In the near future, the City will be working on the curbing at the same intersection. GROUP W CABLE TELEVISION It was reported that Group W Cable Television had called to request a Workshop to discuss the franchise agreement negotiations. The City Manager stated that he had informed them that a Workshop would be held after the City had a chance to meet with its consultant on this matter. MAYOR'S CUP REGATTA City Manager Forbes reminded the Council and others present that the Mayor's Cup Regatta would be held on March 24, 1984 at Jaycee Beach. He further stated that this was an exciting event last year, and he hoped that it would become an annual event in Clermont. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WORKSHOP It was reported that from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month there would be a Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop to review the City's Comprehensive Plan. The County requires that the plan be reviewed every seven years, and Clermont's must be completed by September of 1984. e e CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING March 13, 1984 Page -2- "OUTSTANDING FLORIDA WATERS" DESIGNATION The Council was reminded of the Workshop to be held on Thursday, March 15, 1984 in the Council Chambers. The possibility of having the State designate the Clermont Chain of Lakes as "Outstanding Florida Waters" will be discussed with representatives of various State agencies. CYSTIC FIBROSIS BIKE-A-THON It was reported that the City had received a letter from Mrs. Jo Cunningham requesting permission to hold a bike-a-thon around Lake Winona from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on May 6, 1984. It was the consensus of the Council to allow this event on the condition that traffic control volunteers be provided for all intersections. SPECIAL TRASH COLLECTION DAYS It was reported that in conjunction with March being Cleanup Month in Clermont, the City was conducting two special trash collection days - March 15th and 21st. FINANCE DIRECTOR SAUNDERS' REPORT PENSION PLAN GUIDELINES Mr. Saunders reported that during the March 6, 1984 Pension Plan Workshop, the Trustees of the Plan had commented that the City's requirement to have fifteen different industries represented in the portfolio was difficult to meet. Mr. Saunders stated that if there were no Council objections, the wording in the guidelines would be changed to read "no single industry shall comprise more than 12% of the common stock portfolio". After a brief discussion, 84-028 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER POOL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER HENRY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO CHANGE THE WORDING IN THE STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY'S PENSION PLAN TO "NO SINGLE INDUSTRY SHALL COMPRISE MORE THAN 12% OF THE COMMON STOCK PORTFOLIO". MAYOR PRO TEM POOL'S REPORT LIBRARY DAY It was reported that April 18th was Library Day and a meeting would be held in Winter Park. OLD BUSINESS LEASE AGREEMENT FOR CITY BUILDING AT 630 WEST DESOTO STREET Kathy Asmann, Chairperson of the South Lake Extension YMCA, appeared before Council to report on her discussion with Dr. Walter Allen about joint use of the Old Library Building. She stated that no definite decisions had been reached at this time, but they did agree that each organization would be willing to pay $50 per month rent if scheduling could be worked out. Mrs. Asmann then asked that the matter be placed on the next Council agenda. It was the consensus of the Council to do so. SOUTH LAKE FIRE DISTRICT DISPATCHING AGREEMENT It was reported that for several years the City has been dispatching fire calls for the South Lake Fire District, and that the present dispatching agreement expires on April 30, 1984. Last year the City provided dispatching service for a $40 monthly fee and dispatched for approximately 10 fires. It was recommended that the agreement be renewed for another year with the monthly fee increasing to $45. iiiiiiooo e CITY OF CLERMONT e MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING March 13, 1984 Page -3- 84-029 After some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM POOL, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO RENEW THE DISPATCHING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE SOUTH LAKE FIRE DIS- TRICT FOR ONE YEAR, OR UNTIL APRIL 30, 1985, FOR A MONTHLY FEE OF $45. NEW BUSINESS BID AWARD FOR SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ON GRAND HIGHWAY It was reported that the City had placed $10,000 in this year's budget for construction of a sidewalk on Grand Highway between East Avenue and Crestview Drive. Bids for this construction were advertised in several publications, and six firms picked up bid forms and speci- fications for the project. Only one bid was received from Bober Construction of Land 0' Lakes, Florida, and it was for $9 per lineal foot, or approximately $18,000 for the 2,000 feet of sidewalk needed. City Manager Forbes stated that he felt this bid was too high, and due to the fact that only one bid was received, recommended that the bid be rejected and the project rebid. 84-030 After some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE ~Y MAYOR PRO TEM POOL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO REJECT THE $9 PER LINEAL FOOT BID OF BOBER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND REBID THE PROJECT. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE l59-M, REZONING OF 858 W. MINNEOLA AVENUE It was explained that Ordinance l59-M would rezone property owned by Monte Vista Groves on the west 10' of Lot 10, Lot 12, and the east 1/2 of Lot 14; Block 93; City Blocks from R-3 Residential/Professional to C-2 General Commercial. The request was made by Asbury and Michael Floyd, and the applicants wish to use the property as a funeral home. At the March 6, 1984 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, the Commission recommended that the property be rezoned by a five to two vote. 84-031 After a brief discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE AND SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM POOL TO INTRODUCE ORDINANCE l59-M. ENGINEERING AGREEMENT FOR THE TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION It was reported that the Engineering Agreement for the Treatment Plant Expansion had been received at 5:15 p.m. that evening, and this would not allow enough time to approve such an agreement. After a brief 84-032 discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO TABLE DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT FOR TWO WEEKS. There being no further business, adjourned at 7:55 p.m. ATTEST: I CITY CLERK WA