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05-12-1992 Regular Meeting• CITYOF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 12, 1992 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday, May 12, 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, Finance Director Van Zile, 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 April 28, 1992 and the Workshop Meetings held March 31 and Apri121, 1992 were approved as presented. CITY MANAGER SAUNDERS' REPORT Park Pals Playground Resealing City Manager Saunders stated that the Park Pals volunteers will be resealing the wood playground equipment at Palatlakaha Recreation Area on Saturday, May 16 and the playground will be closed on that day. Fuel Tank Removal Bid City Manager Saunders stated that quotations had been received to remove the fuel tanks at the old Public Works facility. The low bidder was BTEX in the amount of $2,926.95 and included the removal of the tanks, depositing the contents into drums, disposal, and conducting the soil tests. Bids were also received from ACTS for $4,418 and PEC for $6,634. Because the project had not been budgeted, a budget amendment would also be needed. 9 2 - 0 6 4 A motion was made by Council Member Norquist seconded by Council Member Cole. and unanimously carried to accept the low bid of 2.926.95 from BTEX for fuel tank removal and approve a budget transfer for $2.926.95 Junior Women's Club Silent Auction City Manager Saunders stated that the Junior Women's Club was holding a silent auction dinner/dance on May 30 at 6:00 P.M. at the Silver Lake Country Club in Leesburg. L' CITYOF CLERMONT MINUTES • REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 12, 1992 PAGE 2 Workshop Meeting City Manager Saunders requested that a Workshop meeting be held on May 19 at 7:00 P.M. After a brief discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to hold a Workshop Meeting on Thursday, May 21, 1992 at 7:00 P.M. in the City Hall Conference Room. COUNCIL MEMBER NOROUIST'S REPORT Council Member Norquist stated he had received a telephone call requesting that "Children Playing" traffic signs be installed by Minnehaha Beach where they cross the road to use the beach. Council Member Ivey asked that a few "No Diving" signs be placed at Jaycee Beach. City Manager Saunders stated that there were some stenciled "No Diving" signs. Mayor Pool asked that a Spanish "No Diving" sign be added. Mayor Pool asked that City officials investigate the harvesting and chemical treating of algae on the lakes while the lake levels were low. City Manager Saunders stated that he would get estimates. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Neighborhood Center City Manager Saunders stated that the June, 1977 Agreement with the VFW for Lot 4, Block 90 should be rescinded if the Council decides to enter into an Agreement with the Neighborhood Center. Mayor Pool asked if there was anyone in the audience who wanted to comment in regard to the VFW or the Neighborhood Center, and no comments were made. 9 2 - 0 6 5 After a brief discussion. a motion was made by Council Member Norauist. seconded by Council Member Cole and carried unanimouslx to rescind the Lease Agreement with the VFW. City Manager Saunders was concerned because the proposed lease specifies a term of five years which may cause a hardship for the Neighborhood Center in obtaining financing. Council Member Ivey stated that financing may not be necessary, but the proposed five year agreement with the Neighborhood Center was too short a term insofar as generating interest among those people willing to donate to the Center. Remarks made to Mr. Ivey indicate that people are very willing to donate to build a Neighborhood Center, but not willing to donate to build a building that will revert in a short time to the City. • CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 12, 1992 PAGE 3 Attorney Baird stated that an agreement must state a termination date, however, a clause could be added stating that if the Neighborhood Center ceases to function for one year, the lease would be rescinded. Council Members agreed to add this clause. 9 2 - 0 6 6 After discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Turville seconded by Council Member Norquist and carried by a three to two vote with Council Members Cole and Ivey voting nay to limit the term of the agreement to 30 vears with 2 renewal options. Paragraph IX. was discussed regarding the definition of what the Neighborhood Center could be used for. Attorney Baird advised that if a strict definition is formulated regarding what the Neighborhood Center does, anything omitted will be excluded. A vague definition was suggested, stating the Neighborhood Center will serve the needs of indigents and transients by providing food, clothing, transportation, counseling, and similar activities. Paragraph IX. also states that no meals shall be prepared, and should also state that no meals shall be served. Attorney Baird informed Council that Paragraph IV. stipulates that any building plans or improvements made to the Neighborhood Center must be approved by Council. Council Member Ivey suggested that the VFW be advised that they are welcome to use an area on Center Lake for a memorial. 9 2 - 0 6 7 A motion was made by Council Member Turville seconded by Council Member Norauist. and unanimously carried to approve the agreement with the Neighborhood Center as amended to change the term from S vears to 30 vears with two renewal options the clause that i the Neighborhood Center ceases to operate for one year the agreement is rescinded. and include a new definition of the Center in Paragraph IX. Final Reading of Ordinance 244-M, Establishing a Rate Schedule for Sanitation Service Mayor Pool read Ordinance 244-M by title only and opened the Public Hearing. No comments were made for or against the Ordinance. 9 2 - 0 6 8 After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Ivey seconded by Council Member Norquist and unanimously carried by roll call vote to adopt Ordinance 244-M. • CITYOF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 12, 1992 PAGE 4 Service Crane Bid Award City Manager Saunders explained that the low bidder Steele-Bilt, Inc. provided additional information which qualified their bid, and recommended that their bid for a Lift-more 5000X16 crane in the amount of $8,525.00 be accepted. 92-069 After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Ivex, seconded by Council Member Cole and unanimously carried to accept the Lift-more service crane bid from Steele-Bilt Inc for $8 525 00. NEW BUSINESS Introduction of Ordinance 245-M Mayor Pool read Ordinance 245-M by title only and explained that this is an introduction of the Ordinance for the annexation of approximately 19 acres located north of Mohawk Road, approximately .5 miles east of Grand Highway. Mayor Pool explained that there will be a Public Hearing at the Final Reading on May 26, however, comments can be made from the audience. Mrs. Ellen Dykehouse, a resident of Mohawk Road stated her property adjoins the proposed annexation and expressed concern that the proposed rezone to M-1 would allow junk yards or paint and body shops, and she would like to see them restricted from the area. Mrs. Dykehouse stated that she and the other main property owner on Mohawk Road, John Adams are in favor of the R-R zoning. Mrs. Dykehouse stated she is aware that the present county zoning of the proposed annexation is light manufacturing. Mrs. Dykehouse was invited to attend the Public Hearing to be held May 12 for the proposed annexation. 9 2 - 0 7 0 After some discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Ivev and seconded by Council Member Norquist to introduce Ordinance 245 M. Introduction of Ordinance 246-M Mayor Pool read Ordinance 246-M by title only and explained that this is an introduction only of Ordinance 246-M for the rezoning of the land which may be annexed on Mohawk Road by Ordinance 245-M. 92-071A motion was made by Council Member Ivey and seconded by Council Member Cole to introduce rdinance 24f~M. • CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 12, 1992 PAGE 5 Introduction of Ordinance 274-C Mayor Pool read Ordinance 274-C by title only and explained that this was an introduction only of an ordinance which will amend provisions of the City Charter regarding to providing a time for officials to take the Oath of Office, and coinciding the City's elections with other elections. 9 2 - o ~ 2 A motion was made by Council Member Norquist and seconded bx Council Member Ivev to introduce Ordinance 274-C. Introduction of Ordinance 275-C Mayor Pool read Ordinance 275-C by title only and explained that this was an introduction only of an ordinance which will amend provisions of the Code of Ordinances relating to Elections. 9 2 - 0 7 3 A motion was made by Council Member Cole and seconded by Council Member Turville to introduce Ordinance 275-C. Boardwalk City Manager Saunders explained that Park Pals sold more boards for the Boardwalk than had originally been told, and $645 additional cost was incurred to remove and replace the boards. Balusters had also been upgraded from Grade 2 to Grade 1 for $620. An additional 26 days to complete the project was also allowed. 9 2 - 0 7 4 A motion was made by Council Member Cole seconded by Council Member Norquist. and unanimously carried to approve the Boardwalk Change Order. There being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m. Robert A. Pool, Mayor Attest: o ph E. V ' ' e, ty Clerk