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CITY OF CLERMONT
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 9, 1992
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday,
June 9, 1992 in the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.
by Mayor Pool with the following Council Members present: Council Member
Turville, Council Member Cole, Council Member Norquist, and Council Member
Ivey. Other City Officials present were City Manager Saunders, City Attorney Baird,
and Deputy City Clerk Whitlock.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was offered by Council Member Ivey followed by the repeating of The
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present.
MINUTES
The minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 26, 1992 were approved as presented.
CITY MANAGER SAUNDERS' REPORT
Joint Meeting of County Commissioners and Florida League of Cities
City Manager Saunders reported that on Tuesday, June 16 there will be a joint
meeting with County Commissioners and the Florida League of Cities at the County
Commission Chambers at 1:30 P.M. The purpose of the meeting is to hear a report
from the negotiating team in regard to the incinerator contract.
DOT Beautification Grant
City Manager Saunders stated that Clermont has been awarded a Beautification Grant
for the Highway 27/Highway 50 intersection area in the amount of $5,968 from the
Department of Transportation. The grant is a 50/50 matching grant wherein the
City's match will be labor hours. Mr. Saunders recognized and thanked Karen
Turville and the Beautification Committee for preparing and submitting the grant
request.
9 2 - 0 81 A motion was made by Council Member Ivey seconded Council
Member Cole and carried unanimously to accept the DOT Beautification
Grant.
SBA Grant
City Manager Saunders stated that notification was received that Clermont is in the top
10 for a SBA grant for beautification of the downtown area and other areas. Official
notification should be received by the first of July.
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Additional Contractors for Community Development Block Grant
City Manager Saunders stated that Fred Fox, Grant Administrator for the Community
Development Block Grant has requested that two additional contractors be considered
for the approved contractor list. Only one bidder has submitted a bid on two bid
invitations for the block grant and more qualified bidders are needed. Good
recommendations have been received for the following contractors:
Larry R. Tallon of Tallon/Biczek Construction, Orlando
Gary Surin of Surin Construction, Clermont
9 2 - 0 s 2 A motion was made by Council Member Norquist seconded by Council
Member Cole. and carried unanimously t~nrove the above-listed
contractors to the approved contractor list.
COUNCIL MEMBER IVEY'S REPORT
Council Member Ivey stated that Walt Poynter complimented Preston Davis, Public
Services Director and staff in regard to the upkeep and condition of the ball fields.
COUNCIL MEMBER NOROUIST'S REPORT
Council Member Norquist stated that a resident living by Lake Minnehaha complained
about the erosion at 1st Street and Lakeshore Drive. He will furnish the address to
City Manager Saunders.
MAYOR POOL'S REPORT
Sidewalk Request -Hogan, McLean and Ladd
Mayor Pool reported that the firm of Hogan, McLean and Ladd would like to give the
City the money it would cost to install a sidewalk in front of their business on East
Avenue since it would not be met with a sidewalk at either end. City Manager
Saunders stated he had met with them that afternoon and in order for them to do that,
they must amend their Conditional Use Permit. City Attorney Baird stated he would
review the language of the CUP for proper action.
Resolution 756 -National Safe Boating Week June 7-13, 1992
Mayor Pool stated the Florida Department of Natural Resources/Florida Marine Patrol
has asked that a Resolution be adopted supporting National Safe Boating Week June 7-
13, 1992.
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9 2 - 0 8 3 A motion was made by Council Member Cole. seconded by Council Member
Ivev. and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt Resolution 756.
VISITORS WITH BUSINESS
South Lake Council for the Arts
Howard Stockton, Chairman of the South Lake Council for the Arts stated there are
outstanding bills for this year's performances of approximately $900. They are
requesting that the Council advance the $900. A planned Fall fund raiser will enable
them to repay the $900.
9 2 _ 0 8 4 After discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Norquist
seconded by Council Member Turville. and carried unanimously to
a~~rove a budget amendment for $900 for the South Lake Council for the
Arts to be repaid later this, ear.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Final Reading of Ordinance 274-C
City Manager Saunders stated the ordinance will amend provisions of the City Charter
regarding the election of Council Members. The newly elected Council Members will
take the oath of office and take their seat on the Council on the next meeting
following the general election.
Mayor Pool read Ordinance 274-C by title only and opened the public hearing. No
comments were made in favor or against Ordinance 274-C. Mayor Pool closed the
public hearing.
92-085 After discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Cole seconded
by Council Member Norquist and carried unanimously by roll call vote
to adopt Ordinance 274-C.
Final Reading of Ordinance 275-C
City Manager Saunders stated the ordinance will change the qualifying time which has
conflicted with the closing time for voter registration and with the time periods needed
for preparation of ballots under the new election laws. The primary election date will
now coincide with other County elections, making the process easier and less costly.
Mayor Pool read Ordinance 275-C by title only and opened the public hearing. No
comments were made in favor or against Ordinance 275-C. Mayor Pool closed the
public hearing.
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9 2-0 8 6 A motion was made by Council Member Turville. seconded by Council Member
Ivey. and carried unanimousl~v roll call vote to adopt Ordinance 275-C.
Vendor Agreement
A proposed Vendor Agreement for concessionaires at Jaycee Beach was reviewed by
City Manager Saunders and recommended for approval.
9 2 - 0 8 7 After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Council Member
Norquist. seconded by Council Member Cole. and carried unanimously
to approve the Vendor Agreement for concessionaires at Jaycee Beach.
Vendor Agreement -Dena Johnson
City Manager Saunders stated that Dena Johnson has been operating her concession
stand under a temporary permit at Jaycee Beach almost every day since Memorial Day
weekend and there have been no complaints. He recommended that Ms. Johnson be
approved to enter into a Vendor Agreement for Jaycee Beach.
9 2 - 0 8 8 A motion was made by Council Member Cole. seconded by Council
Member Norquist. and carried unanimously t0 approve a Vendor
Agreement for Dena Johnson as a concessionaire at Jaycee Beach.
NEW BUSINESS
Introduction of Ordinance 276-C
Mayor Pool explained that the ordinance would limit the horsepower of boat motors
on landlocked lakes within the City limits to 10 h.p. He read Ordinance 276-C by
title only.
9 2 - 0 8 9 A motion was made by Council Member Ivey and seconded by Council
Member Norquist to introduce Ordinance 27~C.
Boardwalk
City Manager Saunders stated that the final Change Order for the Boardwalk included
six changes, the most notable being a $6,021 reduction due to the Boardwalk not
being as long as estimated, and a contract increase of $9,718 for the increased length
of pylons needed to support the dock. The net final Change Order is $4,674 with a
final contract cost of $77,809. Mayor Pool and others commented about the fine job
done by First Renovators in spite of the adversities they encountered.
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9 2 - 0 9 o A motion was made by Council Member Nor~uist. seconded by Council
Member Ivev. and carried unanimously to approve the final Change
Order and accept the Boardwalk as a completed project.
Public Services Facility
City Manager Saunders stated a Mediation Hearing with Building Design &
Construction was held last week at the American Arbitration Association offices.
Building Design & Construction was requesting approximately $28,000 in additional
contract costs, of which $6,000 was for the return of the liquidated damages withheld
by the City in the final payment and $2,500 was for additional shop drawings that
were required for steel structures. Approximately $20,000 was requested for General
Condition Dollars which was not a line item in the original contract. An offer was
made to them to settle for the $6,000 withheld as liquidated damages and $2,500 for
the additional drawing fees subject to Council approval. A couple of days after the
Mediation Hearing, Building Design & Construction accepted the offer which is
recommended for approval.
9 2 - 0 91 After discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Turville
seconded by Council Member Cole and carried unanimously to approve
the settlement o,~`er to Building Design & Construction of ~8 S00 for pal
payment of the Public Services FacilitX.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Clermont Community Guide Book
Carole Wayte, Executive Director of the Clermont Chamber of Commerce advised
that the Chamber prints 5,000 Community Guide Books each September. She asked
that the City purchase a page which would welcome people to Clermont and advise
them that Clermont is a "Tree City USA" . The cost of a full page ad (not color)
would be $565.
9 2 - 0 9 2 A motion was made by Council Member Turville to place this item on the
agenda for the June 23. 1992 Council Meeting
Labor Day Festival
Carole Wayte stated that the Chamber would like to request permission to have a
Labor Day Festival. This item will be on the June 23, 1992 Council Meeting agenda.
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Boardwalk
Terry Coole thanked the Public Works Department for their cooperation in replacing
the boards on the Boardwalk with the engraved boards.
Chevron Award
Terry Coole stated that the Jr. Women's Club was one of five in the nation in the
finals for a Chevron Award which is in recognition for the the Park Pals project. The
award will be announced tomorrow.
There being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
Robert A. Pool, ayor
Attest:
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ph E. Van it , Cit Clerk