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CITY OF CLERMONT
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FEBRUARY 26, 1991
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was
held Tuesday, February 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 Norquist and Council Member
Cole. Other City Officials present were City Manager Saunders,
City Attorney Baird, Finance Director Van Zile, and Deputy City
Clerk Brandt.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was offered by Nilsa Whitehead followed by the
repeating of The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present.
MINUTES
The minutes of the Special Council Meeting held February 6, 1991
were approved as presented.
REPORTS
CITY MANAGER SAUNDERS' REPORT
LAKE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY
It was reported that the regular meeting of the Lake County Water
Authority would be held Wednesday, February 27, 1991, at 5:00 p.m.
in their conference room in Tavares.
CLERMONT GARDEN CLUB
It was reported that a letter had been received from the Garden
Club requesting permission to use Jenkins Auditorium at no charge
on March 7, 8, and 9, 1991 for their annual flower show.
After a brief discussion of the request, it was the consensus of
Council to allow the request.
LIGHTING SHADE SYSTEM - PALATLARAHA RECREATION AREA
It was reported that the ball field lights had been turned on at
the park for the first time, and there were twenty lights that
needed shades to prevent the spillover light from disturbing the
homes in Hazelwood Subdivision. Each of the shades will cost $110.
City Manager Saunders then asked for Council permission to order
the shades.
91-028 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER NOROUIST, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER COLE AND IINANIMOUSLY CARRIED GRANTING COUNCIL APPROVAL TO
ORDER THE TWENTY (20) SHADES AT A COST OF $110 EACH.
TENNIS COURTS - PALATLARAHA RECREATION AREA
It was explained that Varsity Courts, the company building the new
tennis courts at the park, had installed the lights and the asphalt
was in the process of curing before the final top coat could be
applied. The courts were bid to be finished in only one color and
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it would be better if the courts were two-toned, which will add
$396 to the contract price for the courts.
Under discussion, it was pointed out by several tennis players who
were present that the two-toned courts are much easier to play on.
91-029 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER NOROUIST, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER TURVILLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED APPROVING THE ADDITIONAL
$396 TO TWO-TONE THE TENNIS COURTS AT THE PALATLARAHA RECREATION
AREA.
Everyone present was then reminded of the Grand Opening of the Park
on Saturday, March 2, 1991.
COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE'8 REPORT
EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL
It was reported that a DRI for a huge shopping center at the
Heathrow interchange of I-4 had been approved and the developer did
not feel he should have to pay for all the needed improvements.
Seminole County will not be kicking in dollars for I-4 improvements
for this development. Council Member Dupee continued by stating
that this situation deals with Section 380.06, Florida Statutes,
and unless a local government has adopted an ordinance that
uniformily applies to DRI and non-DRI projects, the local
government could get stuck with costs for such projects rather than
the developer or the State. Mrs. Dupee then suggested a workshop
be held to further discuss this matter so the City could adopt the
needed ordinance.
After some discussion, it was the consensus of Council to hold a
Workshop Meeting on Thursday, March 7, 1991 at 6:00 p.m. in the
City Hall Conference Room to discuss this matter and other items.
COUNCIL MEMBER NORQUIST'S REPORT
RAILS TO TRAILS
It was reported that the Rails to Trails movement in Lake County
was still alive and that Representative Everett Kelly would be
attending a meeting in Mascotte at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday,
February 27, 1991 to discuss the status of the South Lake County
proposed trail.
COUNCIL MEMBER COLE'8 REPORT
LAKE COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
Council Member Cole reported that he had been elected Chairman of
the Lake County Community Action Agency for the coming year.
Congratulations were given Council Member Cole by the other Council
Members and City Officials.
Mr. Cole also introduced Leslie Floyd of the Macedonia Church of
God in Christ and a number of young church members who were present
to observe city government in action.
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VISITORS WITH BUSINESS
PEGGY DURAND - LEASE RENEWAL FOR CITY OWNED BUILDING LOCATED AT 797
WEST MINNEOLA AVENUE
City Manager Saunders reported that Mrs. Durand had requested to
renew her lease for the city owned building located at the corner
of Eight Street and Minneola Avenue. The original lease agreement
was for two years with an option for renewal for an additional
period of twenty-four (24) months and provides for a renegotiated
monthly rental fee.
Currently and for the past two years, Mrs. Durand has been paying
$250 per month for use of the building. She has made numerous
improvements to the interior of the building and is requesting that
the lease be renewed at the same fee of $250 per month.
91-030 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DIIPEE AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER COLE TO RENEW THE LEASE FOR ONE YEAR AT A RATE OF $250 PER
MONTH.
Under discussion of the lease agreement, Mrs. Durand questioned the
renewal for only one year at a rate of $250 per month. After some
discussion, it was the consensus of Council to extend the lease to
two years and to renegotiate the monthly fee for the second twelve
months period.
Council Members Dupee and Cole then withdrew their respective
91-031 motion and second and A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE
SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO RENEW
THE LEASE FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS WITH THE MONTHLY FEE OF $250
TO BE RENEGOTIATED AFTER THE FIRST YEAR.
HERBERT ROGERS - REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE DRIVEWAY
REQUIREMENTS TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL DRIVEWAY AT 1641 EAST AVENUE
Mayor Pool reported that Mr. Rogers' request for a variance from
our driveway requirements to allow a circular driveway in front of
his home had been withdrawn because a solution not requiring a
variance had been worked out.
BOB WADE - DISCUSSION OF REQUEST FOR BILLBOARD ON PROPERTY NOW
UNDER A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
Mr. Wade appeared before the Council to discuss the interpretation
of his Conditional Use Permit regarding the fill project east of
Quincy's Restaurant. Mr. Wade stated he would like to place a
billboard on the property, but one of the conditions of his CUP
states that no other use shall be allowed on the property other
than the permitted excavation.
City Manager Saunders stated that Mr. Wade wanted to clarify "no
other use" as to whether this should or should not include signs.
City Attorney Baird stated that he had discussed this matter with
City Manager Saunders and he was in agreement with Mr. Saunders
that "no other use" included off-site signs or billboards. If Mr.
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Wade wants to erect a billboard on the property, an amendment to
his Conditional Use Permit will be required.
City Manager Saunders stated that under the present sign ordinance,
billboards were allowed only on undeveloped, vacant property and
if a billboard is erected, it would have to be removed upon
development of the property.
Ray Mecanick, a local sign painter who was present in the audience,
stated that he was not aware of this requirement.
Mr. Wade stated that he wished to erect a billboard for Quincy's
on the part of the site that was not excavated and that another
off-site sign was already present on the site. City Manager
Saunders stated that he was not aware that the existing billboard
had been erected on the property covered by the CUP.
Much discussion concerning off-site signs versus on-site signs
91-032 ensued, and A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE, SECONDED
BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED STATING THAT IT WAS
THE COUNCIL'S OPINION THAT AN OFF-SITE SIGN IS COVERED BY A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT WHEN DEVELOPMENT BEGINS AND IS TO BE
CONSIDERED AN EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT.
Council Member Turville stated that the matter of off-site signs
needed to be covered in Conditional Use Permit process and the
mention of signs should be included in the process of applying for
a Conditional Use Permit.
It was also pointed out that if an amendment to the CUP was
requested, it would be the Staff's position to recommend denial of
the amendment based on the policy in our Comprehensive Plan that
has been submitted to the DCA which states that no additional
billboards will be allowed within the city limits.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
CLERMONT BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE - RESOLUTION #704
City Manager Saunders explained that Resolution #704 would
establish the Clermont Beautification Committee as an advisory
group to the City Council and provide for officers and public
meetings. The members who will serve on this committee are
interested in citywide beautification as opposed to the parks and
recreational activities of those who will serve on the Parks and
Recreation Board. City Manager Saunders further stated that Karen
Turville, Oakley Seaver and Carole Wayte had requested appointment
to the committee.
91-033 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE TO ADOPT
RESOLUTION #704 ESTABLISHING THE CLERMONT BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE.
Mayor Pool then appointed Karen Turville, Oakley Seaver and Carole
Wayte to the Clermont Beautification Committee.
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PERSONNEL POLICY - RESOLUTION X705
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Each Council Member previously received a draft copy of the
Personnel Policy as discussed with the Council at a Workshop held
February 19, 1991. The draft copy included the changes that were
recommended by the Council at that meeting.
A brief discussion of some of the changes ensued and those present
who wanted to know the changes in detail were asked to stop by
Finance Director Van Zile's office to review them with him. Ed
Ivey, who was present in the audience and is the Assistant Fire
Chief for the City, asked if he could have a copy of the policy.
He was advised that they would be available to all city employees
by the end of March.
91-034 There being no further discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL
MEMBER DUPEE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY
CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #705 ADOPTING A
REVISED PERSONNEL POLICY FOR THE CITY OF CLERMONT.
The Resolution was read by title only by Mayor Pool.
CENTER LAKE
City Manager Saunders reported that for the past several months
options for cleaning up Center Lake had been discussed and quotes
for harvesting the vegetation in the lake received. Also, the Lake
Water Authority has indicated that they would be willing to spray
the lake with Sonar for weed removal if the Council chooses to use
this method of weed removal.
At this time due to the low water level in the lake, City Manager
Saunders stated he would recommend harvesting the vegetation to a
depth of between 5' and 6'. The vegetation would then be removed
from the lake, and after a period of time to see what affect this
has on the lake, a decision on whether or not to use a herbicide
can be made. The lowest quote received for the harvesting was
$1,900 from Scott Wolfer of Aquatic Plant Materials Removal.
91-035 After some discussion of the options available, A MOTION WAS MADE
BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO APPROVE HARVESTING THE VEGETATION IN CENTER
LAKE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1, 900 WITH A BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THAT AMOUNT
AND PAYMENT COMING FROM GENERAL FUND RESERVES.
City Manager Saunders also reported that the City would receive
additional grass carp for the lake under a new permit being issued
by the Department of Natural Resources Game and Fresh Water Fish
Commission.
CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
City Manager Saunders reported that the provisions of his contract
provide for negotiating a renewal of the contract sometime in the
year prior to its expiration date. The contract will expire in
May of 1991 and he requested renewal of the contract for an
additional three year period. The conditions of the contract were
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reported to be the same except for a new expiration date.
Mayor Pool commended City Manager Saunders for the fine job he is
performing for the City and the other Council Members concurred
with his praise for a job well done.
91-036 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER NOROUIST, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER TURVILLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO ENTER INTO THE THREE
YEAR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH WAYNE SAUNDERS.
There being no further business or discussion, the meeting
adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
obert A. Pool, Mayor
Attest:
E. Van 'le, City Clerk