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09-10-1991 Regular Meeting• • CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 10, 1991 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday, September 10, 1991 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 Cole and Council Member Norquist. Other City Officials present were City Manager Saunders, Finance Director Van Zile and City Attorney Baird. INVOCATION The Invocation was offered by City Manager Saunders followed by the repeating of The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present. MINUTEB The minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held August 27, 1991, were approved as presented. REPORTS CITY MANAGER SAIINDERS'S REPORT CHANGE ORDER FOR PUBLIC WORKS FUELING FACILITY It was reported that the County Fire Marshall was requiring that a Automatic Fire Suppressant System be installed on the fueling facility at the new Public Works Facility because there was no attendant on duty. This is a new fire code being enforced by the County and was not included in the original specifications. The general contractor for the project was asked to give the City quotes for this type of system and three quotes were provided. The Change Order totals $7, 546, and City Manager Saunders asked for Council approval of the amount. Under discussion, it was determined that the City had no choice in the matter and the project will not be approved if the system is not installed. Council Member Turville questioned the procedure used to obtain the quotes. City Manager Saunders stated that the general contractor had obtained the information from his suppliers for the system and three quotes were received and reviewed by the City Staff. 91-170 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COIINCIL MEMBER NOROUIST, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO APPROVE THE CHANGE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,546 FOR THE AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSANT SYSTEM. UNSOLVED MYSTERIES FILMING It was reported that the City had been contacted by the television program Unsolved Mysteries to film a segment in Clermont regarding the murder of John Harden that took place approximately fifteen years ago at the house located at the corner of Fifth and Osceola Streets. The program will air sometime toward the end of October. It was explained that the project entails about four days of filming at the house. One night filming, which is the major concern, will take place. Mr. Saunders continued by stating that typically they will come in and run all night long until the sequence is completed. The scene will involve a generator to • • CITYOF CLERMONT 1VIINLTTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 10, 1991 PAGE -2- operate several lights and a truck will be set on fire to recreate the events of that night and this could take until 3:00 or 4:00 a.m. Mr. Saunders continued by stating that he told the film company representative that he did not know if it would be acceptable to do this in the residential neighborhood. When informed of this, they stated they would work with the City and if needed, break up the shooting over a period of time from dark until 11:00 p.m. or midnight. Mayor Pool asked if the City had received any comments from the neighbors, and City Manager Saunders stated that he had not heard from anyone at this time. Mr. Saunders further stated that the film company had requested permission to film at Cooper Memorial Library, to use Jenkins Auditorium for auditions and have the Clermont Volunteer Fire Department put out the truck fire, if permissible. Unsolved Mysteries will pay the costs related to using the Fire Department and will provide a million dollar liability policy to the City covering the time they will be filming. Filming will take place September 19th through the 22nd. 91-171 After some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TIIRVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED GIVING THE CITY MANAGER THE AUTHORITY TO AUTHORIZE THE REQUESTS AFTER THE NEIGHBORS IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF THE SITE ARE POLLED TO SEE IF THEY HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE FILMING. IF ANY MAJOR PROBLEMS ARISE WITH THE REQUESTS, A SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE CALLED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUES. WITH REGARD TO THE NIGHT TIME FILMING THE CITY MANAGER WAS AUTHORIZED TO USE HIS OWN DISCRETION CONCERNING THE FILMING SCHEDULE IF THE NEIGHBORS DID NOT OBJECT. THEN THE COUNCIL HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THE REQUEST. At this point in the meeting, Mayor Pool reported that Council Member Dupee was not present because she was covering a fire in Minneola for the "South Lake Press." At this time, Mrs. Dupee entered the meeting and the Mayor asked if she had any report. Mrs. Dupee deferred her report to City Manager Saunders. EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL Mr. Saunders explained that the City would be meeting on Wednesday with the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council. They are reviewing the City's Comprehensive Plan for compliance and will issue a statement to the Department of Community Affairs as to whether or not they find the City's Comprehensive Plan in compliance with the Regional Policy Plan. Continuing, Mr. Saunders stated that yesterday the City received the ECFRPC Staff Report, which is recommending that the City be found in non-compliance for one issue, urban sprawl. The ECFRPC has stated that the City has not addressed this one issue, which prohibits or discourages urban sprawl. The City strongly disagrees with this finding, and feels that this issue is covered in the Future Land Use Element and the Governmental Relations Element with • • CITY OF CLERMONT M~1ITUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 10, 1991 PAGE -3- sufficient policies to prevent urban sprawl. It was further stated that the only thing they were looking for in the City's Plan is a policy that says this is the City of Clermont Urban Area and we will not expand that urban area until a substantial amount of that area has been developed. In concept this is a good idea, but in reality, it prevents the City from annexing property. The City's urban area is defined as the city limits because the City does not serve outside the area. Since this is the case, the policies and objectives contain an interlocal agreement with the County where the City will define areas later on as they come up where the City will branch out into and serve. Mr. Saunders continued by stating that the Committee Meeting would be held tomorrow, where the Staff will present their recommendation, and it was pointed out that the Committee does not always agree with the Staff. Council Member Dupee, Planning Director Harker and City Manager Saunders will attend this meeting to present the City's case. Mayor Pool stated that he believed their finding was ridiculous because they were trying to prevent urban sprawl through developments in the outlying areas, so what they are saying is we aren't going to allow developments and the City can't annex. In conclusion, it was reported that the full Council would meet on September 18, 1991, and the Council does not always do what the Committee recommends. After a great deal of discussion concerning the issue, the City Manager stated that he would keep the other Council Members apprised of the outcome of the meetings. VISITORS WITH BUSINESS WANDA ANDREWS - PARR PALB, INC. Mayor Pool explained that Mrs. Andrews was present to request Council permission to use a portion of the parking area at Jaycee Beach for their Cow Chip Bonanza Fund Raiser. It was reported that everyone understood the concept of the fund raiser and the City Attorney has concluded that there will be no legal problems as long as the Council gives permission to use the property. Mrs. Andrews stated that she wanted the Council to be aware that Park Pals would need an extra day or two to prepare the site and overnight and for one day the site would be fenced in. Park Pals will be responsible for setting up the site and for the clean up. 91-172 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED GRANTING PERMISSION TO PARR PALS, INC. TO USE THE JAYCEE BEACH SITE FOR THEIR COW CHIP BONANZA. PARR PALS. INC. WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CLEAN IIP FOR THE BITE. NEW BUSINESS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT REHABILITATION GUIDELINES City Manager Saunders reported that the Committee Meeting had been postponed until Monday, September 16, 1991. Therefore, Mr. • • CITYOF CLERMONT MI1vTUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 10, 1991 PAGE -4- Saunders requested that this item be tabled until the next Council Meeting. 91-173 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER NOROUIST, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO TABLE ADOPTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT REHABILITATION GUIDELINES UNTIL THE SEPTEMBER 24, 1991 COUNCIL MEETING. RESOLUTION #725 - ESTABLISHING FEES FOR TOURNAMENTS, ERHIBITIONS, AND OTHER ORGANIZED EVENTS WHICH UTILIZE THE CITY BOAT RAMP Mayor Pool began by reading the Resolution by title only. Mayor Pool then explained that this will be an update of the existing resolution for fees for fishing tournaments or other organized events utilizing the boat ramp due the increase in the boat ramp fee from $2.00 to $5.00. City Manager Saunders explained that the previous tournament launch fee was $3.00. We are proposing that the new tournament launch fee be $6.00. However, a person who has a current annual sticker would only be charged the $1.00 fee. Mayor Pool called for comments from those present and no one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposed fee. 91-174 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE. SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION -.725. THE RESOLUTION WAS READ BY TITLE ONLY BY MAYOR POOL. BID AWARD - PARKING LOT PALATLARAHA RECREATION AREA The following bids were received for the construction of the western parking lot and the sewer line that will service the new bathroom facility near the Park Pals Playground at the Palatlakaha Recreation Area: BASE ALTERNATE~1~ Trac Roadbuilders $29,649.22 $26,807.32 Building Design & Construction $30,730.00 $29,430.00 Pauquette Paving $31,950.00 $30,100.00 Mac Asphalt $46,651.00 $45,551.00 ~1~Alternate bid provides for 17 of the 34 spaces to be grass rather than asphalt. Mayor Pool explained the bid recap and the City Manager explained that the project was bid both ways because they did not know how much of a spread would occur between the bids. Mr. Saunders recommended that the City approve the base bid and pave the entire parking lot. 91-175 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER NOROUIST AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO AWARD THE BID FOR THE CITYOF CLERMONT 1VIINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 10, 1991 PAGE -5- • PARKING LOT TO TRAC ROADHOILDERS FOR THE BASE HID IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,649.22. PUBLIC COMMENTS Larry Lennox of the Chamber of Commerce thanked the City for their help in making the Labor Day Celebration one of the most successful the Chamber has sponsored. Over $9,000 was raised by the Chamber during the event. There being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Robert A. Pool, Mayor Attest: