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08-23-1988 Regular Meeting e e CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING August 23, 1988 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday, August 23, 1988, in the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pool with the following Council Members in attendance: Mayor Pro Tem Turville, Council Member Huff, Council Member Dupee and Council Member Cole. City Manager Saunders and City Attorney Baird were also present. INVOCATION The Invocation was offered by Nilsa Whitehead followed by the repeating of The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present. MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular Meeting held August 9, 1988 were approved as presented. REPORTS CITY MANAGER SAUNDERS' REPORT SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING The Council was reminded of the Special Council Meeting to be held Wednesday, September 7, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. This meeting will be a public hearing to discuss the ad valorem millage rate and budget. LABOR DAY CELEBRATION Mr. Saunders stated that in conjunction with the Labor Day celebration, the Chamber would like to have a carnival at Jaycee Beach. Recently the carnival was in the St. Cloud area, and positive comments have been received from the St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce and Police Department concerning their operation. . In order to make it worthwhile, the carnival has asked to operate on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Mr. Cecil Smart, President of the Clermont Chamber of Commerce, then spoke concerning the carnival. A and E European Amusement Company, owned by Donald White, will operate from noon to 9:00 p.m. on September 3, 4 and 5th. Mr. Smart also stated that the company held a liability policy of one million dollars and had come highly recommended. Mr. Smart then respectfully requested Council approval to allow the carnival to operate on the stated dates. Under discussion it was determined that there would be eight rides with no music. When asked by Council Member Huff, if there would be a midway, Mr. Smsrt stated that he believed there would be just the rides. Council Member Dupee stated that Mr. Duncan had told her there would be just rides. Council Member Huff expressed his concern that children would lose their money on such "gambling operations" as are found in midway game booths. "e e CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING August 23, 1988 p'age -2- Some concern was also expressed regarding the Labor Day race conflicting with the carnival operation. Mr. Smart stated that the race would be over before the carnival opened. It was also questioned as to the electrical source for the carnival, and City Manager Saunders stated that they would supply thier own power with generators. However, they would need electricity for two recreational vehicles parked at the site, and they would pay the City $100 for the three days of power used. Mrs. Whitehead expressed concerns regarding security and blocking the entrance to the boat ramp. It was explained that the carnival would provide its own security and that members of the Chamber of Commerce would be meeting with the Chief of Police concerning traffic control for the event. 88-119 After some further discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO GRANT PERMISSION TO HOLD THE CARNIVAL FROM NOON TO 9:00 P.M. ON SEPTEMBER 3, 4 AND 5TH PROVIDED THE PROPER PROOF OF INSURANCE IS PROVIDED AND TO IMMEDIATELY ASCERTAIN AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE CARNIVAL IF THERE WERE ANY PROBLEMS TO PREVENT GRANTING PERMISSION TO HOLD THE EVENT NEXT YEAR. At this point in the meeting, Mr. Michael Woods, Co-Director of the Labor Day Race, stated that he was present to invite all of the Council Members to a special race being staged for all Lake County Politicians running for office. It would raise money for the Chamber Scholarship Fund and would be a media event, it is a backward 100 yard dash and the entry fee is $10 in advance and $20 the day of the "Backward Politicians' Race". The race will begin at 9:45 a.m. on Labor Day. LAKE WINONA BRIDGE It was announced that the bridge had opened earlier in the day. PITT STREET PROJECT It was also reported that the Pitt Street project to correct the sunken area was begun and that most of the street had been dug out and was being refilled and compacted. As was thought, the sinking problem was caused by failure to compact the dirt when the sewer line was installed in the early 70's. EAST AVENUE SEWER PROJECT It was reported that the pipe for the project had been installed and the excavation would be closed within two days. SUNSET LANE DRAINAGE PROJECT It was reported that this project had been completed except for the patching of the road. e e CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING August 23, 1988 Page -3- COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF'S REPORT ARMY GROUND FORCES BAND It was reported that the band concert sponsored by the South Lake Council for the Arts was very well received. The band will be in the area again in 1990 and will be scheduled to perform at that time. COUNCIL MEMBER COLE'S REPORT Council Member Cole introduced Mrs. Armetta Brown, whose son was severely injured in an accident on Lakeshore Drive and for whom the benefit baseball game was given at Bishop Field last week. Mayor Pool expressed his sorrow in that the accident happened and wished her son a speedy recovery. MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION Mayor Pool read in its entirety the Proclamation proclaiming the November 8, 1988, Municipal General Election. It was explained that if it was needed, a Primary Election would be held on Tuesday, October 4, 1988. The following Council Seats are up for election: Council Seat Group I Council Seat Group III (Mayor) Council Seat Group IV Two Year Term Two Year Term Two Year Term NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION #600 - REVISED TRUST AGREEMENT WITH ICMA RETIREMENT CORP. Mayor Pool stated that this Resolution would adopt a revised Trust Agreement with the International City Managers Association Retirement Corporation and asked City Manager Saunders to explain the Resolution. It was explained that for approximately 15 years the City has had an agreement with the ICMA Retirement Corporation, which is a national organization. The plan they now have is a deferred compensation plan open to all governmental employees, whereas, in the past it was open to only administrative people. The new agreement is a revision of the previous agreement and gives the City more input in the election of officers and any changes that will be made in the future. Mr. Saunders continued by stating that this agreement had actually been in effect for the past two years, but just now the ICMA has requested that members adopt the new trust agreement. e e CITYOF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING August 23, 1988 Page -4- City Attorney Baird stated that he had reviewed the agreement. Council Member Dupee asked who the voting member was and how the voting took place. City Manager Saunders stated as City Manager, he was the City's representative. Voting takes place during the State and National Conferences and by ballot through the mail. 88-120 After a brief discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #600. THE RESOLUTION WAS READ BY TITLE ONLY BY MAYOR POOL. ANNUAL AUDIT AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1988 Mayor Pool explained that the Audit Agreement with the City Auditors, Greenlee, Kurras, Rice and Brown would be provided at the same fee as the previous year. Mayor Pool asked for comments from the City Manager concerning the agreement. Mr. Saunders stated that he had been discussing with Finance Director Van Zile a Certificate of Achievement Program sponsored by International Finance Officers Association, and the City was trying to put together what it would need for this year in order to enter into the program. It is a very prestigious award and a great honor for any city to have this achievement of excellence in their financial reporting. Presently, the City meets all of the requirements, except for some statistical data collection which requires a great deal of in-house work to go back for a period of ten years and compare data. Mr. Saunders continued by stating that the City hoped to have it com- pleted by this time next year. Some discussion followed concerning the $18,000 fee for the annual audit, and the fact that it was increased last year because of new statutory requirements. This year there were no significant changes in the requirements and the fee will remain the same. 88-121 After some further discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO APPROVE THE AUDIT AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,000 WITH THE FIRM OF GREENLEE, KURRAS, RICE AND BROWN. PUBLIC COMMENTS Cecil Smart, who was present in the audience, spoke concerning the elimination of truck traffic on Lake Minneola Drive. He stated that the route for deliveries to Bell Ceramics was very inconvenient, and asked if this was the chosen route, could something be done to widen East Avenue from Grand Highway north to the Lake. . e " CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING August 23, 1988 Page -5- City Manager Saunders stated that the City of Minneola had desig- nated that deliveries be made only from u.s. 27, down Grand Highway and then north on East Avenue to Bell Ceramics, thus keeping truck traffic away from Lake Minneola Drive. However, as far as the City of Clermont was concerned, deliveries can be made utilizing any of the streets, but "through" truck traffic can no longer use Lake Minneola Drive. Mr. Smart continued by stating that he believed someone should speak to Bell Ceramics concerning the truck route for the City of Clermont. City Manager Saunders stated that he had already spoken to Mr. Bell concerning this matter, but that he would contact Bell Ceramics again. Mrs. Whitehead stated that the first fall meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission would be held Monday, August 29, 1988, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Mrs. Whitehead asked that as many Council Members as possible attend the meeting. There being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. &~~ Attest: