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CITY OF CLERMONT
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MARCH 26, 1991
A Regular Meeting of the City, Council of the City of Clermont was
held Tuesday, March 26, 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 Dupee, Council Member Cole and Council Member Norquist.
Other City Officials present were City Manager Saunders, City
Attorney Baird, and Deputy City Clerk Brandt.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was offered by Council Member Turville followed by
the repeating of The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all
present.
MINUTES
The minutes of the Regular Council Meetings held February 12, 1991,
February 26, 1991, and March 12, 1991 and the Workshop Meeting
held February 19, 1991 were approved as presented.
REPORTS
CITY MANAGER SAUNDERS' REPORT
SPARKLING WATER LAKE CLEAN UP
As previously discussed during the February 19, 1991, Workshop
Meeting, City Manager Saunders asked for Council authorization to
utilize the same aquatic weed removal company that cleaned Center
Lake to remove vegetation and cattails from Sparkling Water Lake
at a cost of $2,700.
91-046 After a brief discussion of the project, A MOTION WAS MADE BY
COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE. SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED AUTHORIZING THE COMPANY TO REMOVE VEGETATION
AND CATTAILS FROM SPARKLING WATER LAKE AT A COST OF $2,700 WITH A
BUDGET AMENDMENT IN SAID AMOUNT TO GENERAL FUND RESERVES.
LARESHORE DRIVE PROJECT
It was reported that the completion of the Lakeshore Drive Project,
which will be paid for by County Road Impact Fees, will be totally
administered by the County. Previously, it was thought that
Springstead Engineering, Inc., the City Engineering Company which
originally designed the road, would be responsible for inspections,
and at the time the road was designed, no detailed design work was
done for the water retention area on Lake Winona due to their
involvement. However, because the County will now be totally
responsible for the project, Council authorization was requested
to allow Springstead Engineering to design the water retention area
so it will be aesthetically pleasing and include space for a future
sidewalk area along the lake. It was further reported that the
cost for this work will be approximately $2,000. City Manager
Saunders stated that he thought this would be reimburseable
expenseses from the impact fees, but did not have a definite answer
at this time.
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After a brief discussion of the type of swale for the area, A
91-p~~ MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE. SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
NOROUIST AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED AUTHORIZING SPRINGSTEAD
ENGINEERING .INC. TO DESIGN THE SWALE ALONG LAKE WINONA AT A COST
OF APPROXIMATELY $2,000.
POLICE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL
It was reported that due to Sergeant Mitchell Rogers illness and
his inability to work, Chief Tyndal was requesting Council
permission to hire a person to fill the gap created by his absence.
City Manager Saunders stated that he would like Council
authorization to hire someone for the remaining six months of this
fiscal year and then during budget workshops discuss making the
position permanent. There is no money in the present budget for
an additional officer.
91-048 After a brief discussion of the situation, A MOTION WAS MADE BY
REMAINING SIR MONTHS OF THE FISCAL YEAR.
WORKSHOP MEETING
City Manager Saunders reported that he would like to hold a
Workshop Meeting on Thursday, April 4, 1991. The purpose of the
meeting will be to discuss the playground for the Palatlakaha
Recreation Area. It was the consensus of Council to hold the
meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room.
HILL DAMERON REQUEST TO PURCHASE RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM CITY
City Manager Saunders apologized for not placing Mr. Dameron's
request on the agenda and stated that no final decision could be
made since it was not an agenda item. However, because Mr. Dameron
was present, he wished to know the Council's general feelings
toward this type of request, now and in the future.
It was explained by Mr. Dameron that he wished to construct a
townhome development on Lake Minneola just west of Eighth Street
and needed part of the old railroad right-of-way to make it a
better, more spacious project.
After some discussion of the
city owned property and the
place in the area in question
Beach and the possibility of
part of the right-of-way, Mr.
doubted it would be willing t
in the near future.
city's past policy of retaining all
future development which may take
including a refurbishing of Jaycee
the Rails to Trails path utilizing
Dameron was advised that the Council
o sell any of the right-of-way now or
CITY ATTORNEY BAIRD'S REPORT
MONTROSE STREET DOCTOR'S OFFICE
City Attorney Baird stated that the City had been allowing the
building located at 650 West Montrose Street to be utilized by
Doctor Carmelita Nicado on a temporary certificate of occupancy
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because the storm drain in the parking lot for the building was
constructed at the wrong elevation and the City is concerned that
street runoff may end up in the parking lot during a heavy rain
storm and cause flooding.
City Manager Saunders explained that the building would not flood,
but two parking spaces in the parking lot would retain
approximately two inches of water during a heavy rain storm (100
year).
Mr. Baird stated that an agreement had been reached between the
Doctor and the City concerning this matter which would hold the
City harmless in the event such a storm occurred. He further
explained that the agreement will be recorded and will run with the
property. He then asked if the City wished to resolve this matter
by entering into the agreement.
After a brief discussion of the situation, A MOTION WAS MADE BY
91-049 COIINCIL MEMBER NOROIIIST, SECONDED BY COIINCIL MEMBER DIIPEE AND
IINANIMOIISLY CARRIED TO ENTER INTO THE AGREEMENT.
MAYORAL PROCLAMATION
Mayor Pool read a proclamation honoring Epsilon Sigma Alpha, an
International Sorority, for its philanthropic activities in
Clermont. Members from Clermont's three Chapters were present and
pictures were taken for publication.
COIINCIL MEMBER DIIPEE'S REPORT
EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COIINCIL AWARDS BANQIIET
Mrs. Dupee gave a brief synopsis of the banquet and awards received
by local businesses and developments. Those mentioned in Lake
County were Greater Hills Subdivision and Ogden Martin.
COIINCIL MEMBER TIIRVILLE'S REPORT
TRASH PICK IIP
Council Member Turville stated that he had received complaints that
"white goods" (refrigerators, dryers, etc.) were being left at the
curb for several weeks without being picked up and asked City
Manager Saunders to look into this matter. He stated that he would
do so.
TRAFFIC SIGNAL TIMING
At this point, it was also brought up that the traffic lights on
Highway 50, particularly at Highway 50 and Fifth Street, were not
working properly and causing traffic backups on the side street.
Under discussion of the problem it was pointed out that the same
thing was happening at other intersections. City Manager Saunders
was directed by Council to look into the problem and see if the
company servicing the lights could change the timing to allow for
better traffic flow. City Manager Saunders stated he would do so.
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INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS - HIGHWAYS 50 AND 27
City Manager Saunders stated that he had attended a pre-
construction meeting with the Department of Transportation
concerning the improvements to be made at the intersection of
Highways 50 and 27, which include stacking lanes and lights.
Construction is scheduled to begin April 6, 1991.
At this time landscaping/mowing of the intersection was discussed.
City Manager Saunders stated that a cost analysis was being done
for the DOT to pay the City to maintain the landscaping and mow the
intersection and this matter would discussed at a future date.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
RESOLUTION #706 - FEES
It was explained that this Resolution will adopt a new fee schedule
for various permits and requests made to the City. In most cases
the current fees being charged do not cover the actual costs
incurred in providing the services, such as the required legal ads,
letters and other required documentation. The proposed fees will
correct this situation and bring the fees more in line with those
being charged by other governmental jurisdictions. Copies of the
old and new schedules were given each Council Member.
It was also explained that on page two of Resolution #706 included
one new fee for fire inspections.
Much discussion ensued concerning this type of inspection and which
type of request the City should charge for.
City Manager Saunders stated that state law requires regular fire
inspections for businesses and the City had requested a
determination from the State Fire Marshall's office as to whether
commercial inspections were required on a yearly or biannual
basis. It was pointed out that commercial fire inspections or
those requested by an insurance company were time consuming and
involved a lengthy report.
Ed Ivey, Assistant Fire Chief, who was present in the audience,
stated that regular fire inspections provide other benefits back
to the City, such as allowing a pre-fire plan to be made when the
building is inspected.
Council Member Turville stated that if a resident requested a fire
inspection for his home, he believed he should not be charged for
the inspection and it should be included as part of the fire
protection service provided by the City. After some discussion of
single family home fire inspections, it was the consensus of
Council that these were not as lengthy or time consuming as
commercial inspections, and no charge should be made for them.
It was also the consensus of Council that routine inpections not
requested by the owner not be charged. City Manager Saunders
suggested that the wording of the Resolution be changed as follows:
"Any person requesting a fire inspection, other than one for a
single family residence, performed by the city's designated Fire
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Inspector shall pay a fee of thirty dollars ($30). Reinspection
fee shall be fifteen ($15)."
91-050 After some further discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER
COLEY SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED
BY ROLL CALL VOTE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #706 AS AMENDED TO ELIMINATE
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES AND ANNUAL AND BIANNUAL INSPECTIONS FROM
THE CHARGES FOR FIRE INSPECTIONS. THE RESOLUTION WAS READ BY TITLE
ONLY BY MAYOR POOL.
It was pointed out that the new fee schedule would go into effect
May 1, 1991, which will give ample notice of the fee increases.
POLICE STATION EBPANSION PROJECT
City Manager Saunders explained that the City was reviewing the
contract documents for continuing services of Strollo Architects,
Inc. at this time and asked that the item be tabled until the next
regularly scheduled meeting.
91-051 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER NOROUIST. SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER DUPEE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO TABLE THIS ITEM UNTIL THE
APRIL 9, 1991 COUNCIL MEETING.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION #707
It was explained that many cities and counties are supporting this
Resolution which requests our elected officials to maintain
existing state support for the mosquito control programs now
administered throughout the State.
Mayor Pool called for comments from those present and no one spoke
in favor of or in opposition to the Resolution. It was the
consensus of Council that this was a very important program and
should not be eliminated by the State.
91-052 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER TURVILLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE TO ADOPT
RESOLUTION #707. THE RESOLUTION WAS READ BY TITLE ONLY BY MAYOR
POOL.
RESOLUTION #708
Mayor Pool explained that the purpose of this Resolution was to
urge our elected state officials to support Blue Belt Legislation
which provides incentives to help recharge Florida's aquifers. The
legislation would permit land that produces high water recharge to
be taxed at a lower just valuation.
Mayor Pool called for comments from those present and no one spoke
in favor of or in opposition to the Resolution.
91-053 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE TO ADOPT
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RESOLUTION #708. THE RESOLUTION WAS READ BY TITLE ONLY BY MAYOR
POOL.
RECIPROCAL FEE WAIVER AGREEMENT WITH FDOT
City Manager Saunders asked that the agreement be tabled until the
next regularly scheduled meeting.
91-054 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE. SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER COLE AND UNANIMOIISLY CARRIED TO TABLE THIS ITEM UNTIL THE
APRIL 9, 1991 COUNCIL MEETING.
There being no further business or discussion, the meeting
adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Robert A. Pool, Mayor
Attest:
h E. Va Zile, City Clerk