05-18-1991 Special Meeting•
CITY OF CLERMONT
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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 18, 1991
A Special Council Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Clermont was held Thursday, April 18, 1991 in the City Hall
Conference Room. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pool at
7:00 p.m. with the following Council Members in attendance: Mayor
Pro Tem Turville, Council Member Dupee and Council Member Norquist.
Council Member Cole was absent. City Manager Saunders was also
present.
BOB WADE PROPERTY FILL PROJECT UPDATE
City Manager Saunders updated the Council on Mr. Wade's fill
project and the deficiencies discovered on the site, including what
appears to be too much fill, a lack of sod and seeding on the site.
He explained that in the near future, Mr. Wade would be coming
before Council to request to place a billboard on the site.
LAKE SUNNYSIDE
The next item discussed was the discoloration of the water at Lake
Sunnyside. Council Member Turville stated that he had talked with
Jim Modica regarding the problem and was told that it was being
caused by an algae bloom.
City Manager Saunders stated that he had contacted the Lake Water
Authority and they also had concluded that the discoloration was
caused by an algae bloom. However, they were concerned that the
cycle in which the lake normally cleans itself in a short period
of time was taking so long in this particular case.
City Manager Saunders continued by stating that the Water Authority
had recommended an alum treatment which would clear up the lake in
a day or two. However, they suggested that the City wait a little
longer to see if the natural process would take place. It was the
consensus of Council to wait a little longer before taking any
remedial action on the lake. However, it was suggested that a
letter be sent to the property owners in the Lake Sunnyside area
explaining the problem and requesting them to be careful with the
use of fertilizers and to try to prevent any runoff into the lake
which accelerates the algae growth.
CHANGE ORDERS #2 AND #3 AND FINAL PAYMENT FOR WINNER CONSTRUCTION
Since this is a Special Council Meeting, City Manager Saunders
explained that the Council could take action and requested approval
of Change Orders #2 and #3 and the granting of final payment for
Wimmer Construction. These were explained in detail by Mr.
Saunders.
91-060A After a brief discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER
TURVILLE._ SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER NOROUIST AND UNANIMOUSLY
CARRIED TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS #2 AND #3 AND FINAL PAYMENT,
INCLUDING THE LIQUIDATED DAMAGES OF THE COSTS INCURRED BY THE CITY
FROM SPRINGSTEAD ENGINEERING INC. FOR THE DELAY IN COMPLETION OF
THE PROJECT.
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STROLLO ARCHITECTS, INC. CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS
City Manager Saunders updated the Council on contract negotiations
with Mr. Strollo and explained that he hoped to have a contract
acceptable to both parties at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
NON-RESIDENT FEE FOR SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM
City Manager Saunders explained to Council that the Parks and
Recreation Committee had suggested a non-resident fee for the
Summer Recreation Program. After considerable discussion of the
suggestion, it was the consensus of Council that no fee be charged
for city residents (those who live within the city limits of
Clermont) and a $10 per week fee or $70 for the entire eight weeks
of the program be charged to non-residents.
MARINO THOMAS PROPERTY PURCHASE
The next item discussed was the possible purchase of the property
owned by Marino Thomas located across from Bishop Field.
Discussion ensued concerning the possibility of purchasing other
sites within the City and evaluating the actual need with regard
to the size of the parcel. It was also suggested to look at the
Highland Avenue water tank site as a possible location for a fire
station.
Council Member Norquist then stated that he had talked with
representatives of the Postal Colony property located on Eighth
Street. City Manager Saunders stated that he felt this would be
91-060B an excellent site for City Hall. After discussion, A MOTION WAS
MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER NOROUIST SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE WITH
POSTAL COLONY FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY SUBJECT TO CITY
COUNCIL APPROVAL AND WITH THE CONDITION THAT A COMPLETE
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT BE COMPLETED AND ANY REQUIRED REMEDIAL
ACTION BEING THE RESPONSIBILITY OF POSTAL COLONY.
LAKE WATER AUTHORITY HOARD OF DIRECTORS VACANCY
City Manager Saunders explained that he had been approached by
members of the community to place his name in nomination for
consideration of the appointment to the Lake Water Authority Board
of Directors. Mr. Saunders then asked the Council if there any
problems with him serving in that capacity should he be appointed.
Mr. Saunders continued by stating that he had not made any
decisions concerning this request, but needed to know if there
would be any problems as far as the Council was concerned if he did
seek the appointment. No Council Member indicated any problem with
the City Manager pursuing the position.
RESOLUTION #711
The next item discussed was Resolution #711 to be delivered to the
Lake County School Board recommending that the Board proceed with
the funding and construction of the consolidated South Lake High
School.
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91-060C A MOTION WAB MADE COIINCIL MEMBER NOROIIIBT. SECONDED BY COIINCIL
MEMBER DIIPEE AND IINANIMOIISLY CARRIED TO ADOPT THE REBOLIITION. THE
REBOLIITION WAS READ BY TITLE ONLY BY MAYOR POOL.
City Manager Saunders then explained that the School Board Meeting
would be held on the same night as the Council Meeting, therefore,
he was going to ask Planning Director Harker to personally deliver
the Resolution to the School Board and read it into the proceedings
of the meeting on Tuesday, April 23, 1991.
There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 7:50
P-m• ~ ~,
Robert A. Pool, Mayor
Attest:
E. Van Z C' y Clerk