12-03-1992 Workshop Meeting• •
CITY OF CLERMONT
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WORKSHOP MEETING
December 3, 1992
A Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Thursday,
December 3, 1992 in the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by
Mayor Pool at 7:00 p.m. with the following Council Members in attendance: Council
Member Cole, Council Member Turville, and Council Member Norquist. Also
piesent was City Manager Saunders.
Highland Avenue Sidewalk
City Manager Saunders reminded Council that at the end of the previous fiscal yeaz
they had approved the construction of a sidewalk on Highland Avenue from Bloxam to
Scott Street. He explained that they were unable to do the project at that time due to
the additional fill and other work that was required to construct the sidewalk, along
with the problem that school had already started and would interfere with the work.
City Manager Saunders explained that he would like to construct the sidewalk during
the Christmas holidays when school is not in session and he explained in detail the
proposed construction which included fill in several areas which would raise the
sidewalk to the elevation of the top of the curb. He also explained that curbing will
be installed between School Street and Scott Street. Mrs. Dean's driveway will
require grading and rebuilding on both sides of the sidewalk. It was the consensus of
the Council to proceed with this project.
Bloxam Avenue Project
City Manager Saunders stated that it would be in the City's best interests to also
construct the sewer main and water main at the same time that the Bloxam Avenue is
constructed. He explained that it could be done by front foot assessment to the
property owners located on each side of the street. After discussion, it was the
consensus to include the water and sewer line construction at the time of the road
construction and to proceed with the special assessments.
Potential Storm Water Projects for Current Year
City Manager Saunders proposed that the City concentrate on three storm water
projects, as follows:
1) The west dead-end section of Lakeshore Drive. This area has a flood problem
during heavy rains.
2) Downtown Montrose Street area with the idea of using a centralized water
retention azea that the downtown district could tie into for needed expansions.
3) The streets draining north into Lake Minneola which could be intercepted by
the old railroad right-of--way swale.
City Manager Saunders stated that he would bring these items up at a Council Meeting
for formal approval.
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Center Lake Meeting
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The meeting that was held concerning Center Lake with representatives from the Lake
Water Authority and the University of Florida aquatic plant center was discussed.
Council Members Ivey and Norquist gave their input from the meeting which they
also attended. After discussion, it was the consensus to obtain quotes for harvesting
the lake followed by the introduction of more grass carp.
Sewer Manhole Deterioration
City Manager Saunders explained that several manholes have been discovered that
have deteriorated rapidly and need either replacement or liners. He explained that he
would list these manholes along with a cost estimate and bring it back to the Council
for final approval.
ADA Grievance Procedure
The ADA Grievance procedure was discussed. Each Council Member was given a
copy of a proposed procedure. After discussion, it was the consensus to eliminate the
section pertaining to a separate committee and that any disputes not resolved by the
City Manager be referred directly to the City Council.
Council Member Norquist stated that he was aware of a spokesperson for the ADA
that would probably visit our facilities and offer suggestions for improvements. He
stated that he would make the contact with this person for a possible visit.
Marino Thomas Buildine
Mayor Pool stated that Marino Thomas had asked that the Council consider
purchasing his building located adjacent to the new Police Station. It was the
consensus of the Council that since the City is providing adequate parking on site for
the Police Station, that it would be in the best interest of the downtown area for this
building to remain for future business use.
Shouuing Center Water Line Improvements
City Manager Saunders discussed the water line improvements that the Shopping
Center developer. will have to install on Pitt Street, Grand Highway and Highway 50.
He explained that these lines can be 8" in diameter to meet the developer's needs,
however, it is recommended that the section on Pitt Street and the section on Highway
50 be increased to a 12" line with the City paying the difference in material cost
between the 8" and 12" line. This would allow for future development to be
connected to these lines.
It was the consensus that we proceed in this manner.
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Employee Recognition Party
The employee recognition party that was considered at a previous workshop was
discussed. A tentative date was set for early April for the party.
Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Attest:
os h .Van Zile C' Clerk
Robert A. Pool, Mayor