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CITY OF CLERMONT
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WORKSHOP MEETING
JUNE 4, 1991
A Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was
held Tuesday, June 4, 1991 at 5:30 p.m. at the Palatlakaha
Recreation Area with the following Council Members in attendance:
Mayor Pool, Mayor Pro Tem Turville, Council Member Cole and Council
Member Dupee. Others present were City Manager Saunders, City
Attorney Baird, and members of Park Pals, Inc.
CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND SITE
Mayor Pool called the meeting to order and turned it over to City
Manager Saunders who explained that the purpose of the meeting was
to try to reach a consensus on the location for the playground
proposed by Park Pals, Inc. The initial site chosen by The
Leathers Group was inspected by the Council.
Mayor Pool expressed his concern that the site did not provide
enough shade. Also discussed was the excavation needed at the site
in order to reach the maximum 3~ slope required by The Leathers
Group for construction of the playground. After looking at
various locations for the playground, it was the consensus of
Council that an area just west of the southwest corner of the lower
parking lot should be used for the playground. Some points were
marked for the area and City Manager Saunders stated that he would
have a topographical survey completed of the site to present to
The Leathers Group.
City Manager Saunders then explained that the original location of
the restroom facilities for this area were shown to be at the north
end of the parking lot, between the parking lot and the football
field. With the new location of the playground, it would probably
be in the best interest to move the restroom facilities closer to
the playground. It was the consensus of Council that this should
be done.
Public Services Director Davis
approximately 5:50 p.m., which was
location of the restroom facilities,
arrived at the meeting at
during the discussion of the
SPRAYFIELD INSPECTION/COMPOST SITE
As was advertised, at 6:00 p.m. the location of the meeting moved
to the sprayfield site west of town. Public Services Director
Davis and City Manager Saunders pointed out to Council the specific
site that had been proposed for the compost operation. The City
Manager explained where access to the site would be located and
brief overview of the operation was presented.
The entire Council then moved to the southwest corner of the
sprayfield site, adjacent to the Phillips property, and viewed the
condition of the sprayfield at this site. It was pointed out that
the required viburnum buffer was in place. However, the orange
trees that were once within the 500' setback area, between the
buffer and the edge of the property were frozen and removed.
Several replacement alternatives were discussed, including placing
pine seedlings in the area and possibly larger pine trees along the
road as an additional buffer for the homes located to the south.
The shed used for hay storage on the site was then discussed. City
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Manager Saunders stated that the City would give the former lessee
of the property an opportunity to remove the structure if they
wanted the material. If not, the City would remove the structure.
The Council then moved to the pumphouse location at the sprayfield.
It was suggested that Mrs. Phillips, who lives south of the
property, be contacted and informed the shed would be removed and
that the City was looking at the possibility of planting the pine
trees to add additional buffer for the long term.
RANDALL HOIISE ON DESOTO STREET
The City Manager then explained that the Randall house, which the
City had recently purchased, was scheduled to be vacated and since
the City has no immediate plans for the property, he asked if they
wished to lease or rent the property. It was the consensus of the
Council that the City should try to rent the property at an amount
of $400 to $425 per month or whatever is equitable.
CHLORINE ALARM SYSTEMS
City Manager Saunders then stated that the City had been informed
by the Department of Environmental Regulation that chlorine alarm
systems needed to be placed at our well sites. These alarms will
cost approximately $9,000, and the City has no choice but to
install them because they are part of the DER regulations now being
enforced. The City will take bids for the systems and bring this
matter before Council for bid approval.
COOPER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
City Manager Saunders then stated that Cooper Memorial Library was
Board of Directors were requesting to replace one of their parking
lot lights with a spotlight, which would give better lighting to
the backside of the library building for evening patrons.
City Manager Saunders stated that if there were no objections, the
City would notify Florida Power to proceed with the change. There
were no objections.
LABOR DAY FESTIVITIES
Council Member Dupee stated that she had been approached by several
members of the Labor Day Festivities Committee concerning the
possibility of serving beer during Labor Day and asked if any
Council Members would like to consider this as an agenda item.
There was no support to place this on an agenda for discussion.
RECLAMITE PROGRAM
It was then explained that the City has money in this year's budget
for the Reclamite Program. It was explained that the Reclamite
Program is a five year program in which all city streets are
treated every five years. Last year completed the first five year
cycle. This year the City would start over with the streets
treated five years ago.
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Mr. Saunders then explained that several streets needed overlays
at this time, and recommended that the City skip one year in the
Reclamite Program to use those dollars for the overlay work. It
was the consensus of Council that this would be a good thing to do
this year. The City Manager stated that Public Services Director
Davis and he would put together a list of streets for possible
overlayment and the costs associated with the work. The project
will be placed out for bid.
GROVELAND SQUARES REQUEST
Mayor Pool stated that he had spoken with Mr. and Mrs. England of
the Groveland Squares Square Dancing Club regarding the fans
installed in Jenkins Auditorium. It was of special concern to them
as to who was going to pay for the installation of the fans.
Mr. Saunders explained that the group in their original letter had
agreed to pay for the fans and a portion of the installation costs.
However, the Council decision was for the City to accept the fans
and for the Groveland Squares to pay for all of the installation
costs.
After considerable discussion, it was the consensus of Council that
it would only be fair for the City to pay one-half of the
installation cost. City Manager Saunders stated that he would
bring this to the Council at a regularly scheduled meeting for
formal approval.
There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 7:30
p.m.
a
Robert A. Pool, Mayor
Attest:
Jo~,ep Van Zil City Clerk