03-01-1988 Workshop Meeting
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March 1, 1988
A Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont
was held Tuesday, March 1, 1988 in the City Hall Conference Room.
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Pool. Other
Council Members present were Mayor Pro Tem Turville, Council Member
Huff, Council Member Dupee and Council Member Cole. Other City
Officials present were City Manager Saunders, Finance Director
Van Zile and Planning Director McAllister.
EAST AVENUE PARKING
Mayor Pool opened the meeting with a discussion of the parking
problem on East Avenue in the area of the High School. Mr. Buck
Crews was present to express his concerns about the noise created
in the early morning and the parking in the no parking areas.
City Manager Saunders explained that in an effort to cooperate
with the school, the City had removed the "No Parking" signs north
of Oak Street on the east side of East Avenue in order to give the
school approximately eight more parking spaces.
After considerable discussion, it was the consensus of Council that
these signs should be replaced and that no parking should be allowed
in this area.
FLORIDA POWER AND THE COALITION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Mr. Dave Branson of Florida Power also was present to address the
Council on their recent decision to join the Coalition of Local
Governments, which was an intervenor in the recent Florida Power
Corporation cases before the Public Service Commission.
Mr. Branson expressed his concerns that the citizens were probably
already receiving the watchdog efforts needed through the Public
Service Commission and Public Counsel. It was recommended that we
attempt to have Mr. Wells of the Coalition of Local Governments
and a Public Service Commission representative attend a meeting in
which both sides of the issue could be heard. It was suggested
that a County level meeting be held since Lake County is consider-
ing joining the Coalition of Local Governments. Mr. Saunders
indicated to Council that he would hold the membership dues check
until such a meeting could be arranged and a final decision made
on whether or not the City should join the Coalition.
BOB WADE PROPERTY
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Wade were present. Mr. Wade'had requested to
address the Council on several issues. The first issue was his
reclamation site, and he was requesting that the Council authorize
elimination of the sod on the sides of the retention areas on the
western end of the property. It was explained to Mr. Wade that
this was part of his engineer's specifications and that this was
what was approved by the City Engineer. Any changes would have to
be done through and certified by his engineer prior to the City
considering a change in the plan. Also, this is a requirement of
the existing Conditional Use Permit on the project.
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Next Mr. Wade discussed the sign ordinance and how it related to
him regarding banner signs at his Ford Dealership. It was the
consensus of Council that the Sign Committee look at the possibility
of some type of allowance for banner signs for operations such as
car lots which have outdoor showrooms. Mr. Wade indicated that it
would probably be better for his dealership if he deannexed from
the City.
Council Member Cole left the meeting at approximately 8:30 p.m.
Mr. Wade continued by turning the discussion to a proposed shopping
center development to be located on the north side of Highway 50
and directly east of the present city limits. He expressed his
concerns that there is another shopping center development trying
to locate on the southeast corner of the intersection of Highways
50 and 27, and were proposing to move that section of Grand High-
way that transverses the property. Mr. Wade then asked the Council
to take a position on the possible moving of the road, so the
developer of his site could have a better indication of what might
be happening. It was the consensus of Council that they could not
take a position on the moving of Grand Highway without first seeing
some type of proposal as to how the traffic would be handled or to
the impact on the existing intersection.
Mr. and Mrs. Wade left the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
HEALTH INSURANCE
Finance Director Van Zile entered the meeting at 8:45 p.m. to discuss
with Council the bids which were received for the Major Medical In-
surance coverage. Mr. Van Zile explained that the City Manager and
he were proposing that instead of placing the savings generated
through the new plan back into the reserves, that an additional benefit
of dental insurance be offered to all employees. Mr. Van Zile explained
that with the new Metropolitan plan, the dental coverage could be added
to the major medical policy and still remain within the budgeted amounts
for the current year. It was the consensus of Council that this would
be a good idea. City Manager Saunders stated that this item would be
on the agenda of the next Council Meeting.
Finance Director Van Zile left the meeting at 9:15 p.m.
GRAY PROPERTY
City Manager Saunders then discussed with Council Mrs. Gray's offer
to sell her property located adjacent to the proposed Twelfth Street
recreation site to the City. He indicated to Council that she had
quoted a price of $70,000 for the approximately 1.2 acres and home
located on the property.
It was the consensus of Council that they were not interested in the
purchase of this parcel at this time, and that the YMCA should be
made aware of the availability of the property.
ANNEXATION
Now that the County has completed the paving of Mohawk Road, it was
discussed that the City should move ahead with the possible annexation
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of the area south of Mohawk Road and north of Jack's Lake Road. Mayor
Pool stated that we should possibly look at an involuntary annexation
situation, which would include the Adams' property located north of
Mohawk Road.
City Manager Saunders stated that he would be meeting with the City
Attorney to discuss the laws concerning involuntary annexation and
report back at a later date.
GRADUATE STUDENT PROJECT FOR JAYCEE BEACH
City Manager Saunders advised the Council that the City staff had
met with a graduate student from the University of Florida who had
would like to do his thesis project for his landscape architecture
degree on the Jaycee Beach area. This project would begin in the
fall of 1988 and a final project would be delivered to the City in
January of 1989. The final project would consist of a conceptual
plan of the entire recreational area, including the abandoned
railroad right-of-way as it could utilized in the beach area north
of West Beach.
ALAN SINGER
City Manager Saunders then discussed the case of Alan Singer who
was arrested by the Clermont Police Department last year and who
injured himself while in the jail cell. He has incurred $300 worth
of hospital bills from that incident and he has filed suit against
the City for payment.
The City Attorney has attended the preliminary hearings and advised
that the City had two choices in this matter; one, the City could
go to court and fight the claim or two, go ahead and pay the $300,
which would be the least expensive route to take. It was determined
by City Attorney Baird and City Manager Saunders that it would be in
the best interest of the City to pay the $300 charges.
LANGLEY SUBDIVISION
City Manager Saunders stated that the City had received a preliminary
sketch of the subdivision park dedication, which would include approx-
imately 2.5 acres of land and improvements. The proposed improvements
would be tennis, basketball or all-purpose courts. It was the consen-
sus of Council that an all-purpose court, possibly a basketball court,
would be the most beneficial to the City in this area. The developers
also indicated that they planned to place two or three racquetball
courts on the site and a couple of picnic tables.
Council Member Turville asked if they planned to provide paved parking
on the lot. City Manager Saunders stated that this had been discussed,
but it was the Staff's feeling that the school parking adjacent to the
park and the street parking would be adequate for the use of the park.
HIGHLANDER HUT NOISE LEVELS
City Manager Saunders advised Council that Mr. John Holt who lives
across the street from the Highlander Hut continues to complain about
the Friday night activities at the Hut.
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Mayor Pool explained that he had been there the previous Friday night
and had visited Mr. Holt's home where there seemed to be a reflection
of the noise coming from the Hut. He suggested that the outdoor
activities, such as the volleyball, be stopped at 10:00 p.m.
JENKINS AUDITORIUM LOBBY AND OFFICE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT
It was explained that the air conditioning unit which serves the
offices and lobby had not been operating properly for several months,
and service people have stated that an $800 repair needs to be made.
They advised that because of the age of the unit it be replaced.
Mr. Saunders explained that this item would be placed out for bids.
RENEWAL OF CITY MANAGER'S EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
Mr. Saunders then discussed with Council the renewal of his employment
contract, and stated that it would be on the agenda of the upcoming
meeting.
LINCOLN PARK RESIDENTS' MEETING
The Council was informed that one meeting had been scheduled with
several Lincoln Park residents on March 7, 1988 at Jacob's Chapel.
There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
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