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CITYOF CLERMONT
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 22, 1991
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was
held Tuesday, January 22, 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, Council Member Norquist, and Council Member
Dupee. 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 Reverend Edward Ivey followed by the
repeating of The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present.
MINUTES
The minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held January 8, 1991
were approved as presented.
REPORTS
CITY MANAGER SAUNDERS' REPORT
REQIIEST TO HOLD A CARDBOARD BOAT RACE AT JAYCEE BEACH
City Manager Saunders stated that he had received a request from
Mary Jackson to hold a Cardboard Boat Race at Jaycee Beach on
Saturday, May 18, 1991. The event will benefit the South Lake
Animal League and promote recycling.
Mrs. Jackson and Ms. Beth McCabe of the South Lake Animal League
were present to answer any questions concerning the request. Mrs.
Jackson explained the event in detail to those present.
91-011 After a brief discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER
TURVILLE. SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE AND UNANIMOIISLY CARRIED
GRANTING PERMISSION TO HOLD THE EVENT AT JAYCEE BEACH ON.SATURDAY
MAY 18. 1991.
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
It was reported that a Special Council Meeting would be held on
Wednesday, February-6, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
The purpose of this meeting is to hold a Public Hearing before the
Council on the City's Comprehensive Plan. Several public hearings
have already been held before the LPA (Local Planning Agency).
A Submittal Hearing for the Comprehensive Plan will be held on
Tuesday, February 12, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. in conjunction with the
Regular Council Meeting.
COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE'8 REPORT
30TH ANNUAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CONVENTION
Mrs. Dupee presented a brief overview of the highlights of the
convention including the Frederick Committee on Growth Management,
a special fund which is being setup as a method to update Clerks'
Offices with the funds being prorated back to the cities, and the
new Gift Law, which was not written by the Ethics Commission.
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MAYOR POOL'S REPORT
BTREET LIGBT - HIGHWAY 50 AND BLO%AM AVENUE
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Mayor Pool reported that due to the angle of the sun at this time
of the year, it was difficult to tell whether the light was green
or red at the intersection of Highway 50 and Bloxam Avenue and was
causing a traffic hazard. He asked City Manager Saunders to
contact the Department of Transportation to see if they would put
a sun shade on the light.
City Manager Saunders stated that he would contact the DOT
concerning the problem.
VISITORS AITH BUSINESS
JANICE SMITB - RESOLUTION X703, REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR A DAY CARE CENTER AT 469 BROOMS STREET WITH A VARIANCE
FOR GRASS PARKING
It was explained that Ms. Smith was requesting a Conditional Use
Permit to establish a Day Care Center at 469 West Broome Street and
a variance to allow grass parking.
Paulette Alexander, Engineer for the project, explained the request
for Ms. Smith who also was present. A preliminary site plan was
given each Council Member and it was explained that two properties
were being combined in order to have enough square footage to meet
the parking requirements. One of the homes on the property will
be converted to the Day Care Center and the other will be occupied
as a home by Ms. Smith's aunt. Mrs. Alexander stated that Ms.
Smith had contacted HRS and would be allowed to care for a maximum
of fifteen children, and they will be cared for by two full-time
workers.
Mrs. Alexander then stated that two paved parking spaces were
required by ordinance, but the City had requested that five spaces
be paved. She then stated that they were requesting mulch parking
because it would be preferable environmentally and if all the
parking was paved, the lady living next door would look out her
window and see nothing but a front yard of cement.
City Manager Saunders stated that the Planning and Zoning
Commission at their meeting held Tuesday, January 3, 1991,
unanimously recommended approval of the request subject to the
conditions listed in Resolution #703. He continued by stating that
the Planning and Zoning Commission does not consider variance
requests and therefore, made no recommendation regarding the grass
parking. Mr. Saunders further stated that Staff recommended
approval of the requested use, but recommended denial of the
variance for mulch parking because it will be a continual
maintenance problem.
Much discussion ensued concerning the mulch parking with various
suggestions being given. Council Member Turville stated that it
appeared that the mulch would probably wash down the hill, but that
the City should give them a chance to try it and if it does not
work, they will have to come back and remedy the situation. City
Manager Saunders stated that the driveways should be paved due to
the amount of traffic dropping off and picking up children.
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Mayor Pool called for comments from those present concerning the
request. Mr. Art Ekiert who lives across from the subject property
stated that he was very much in favor of the request and wished Ms.
Smith well with her Day Care Center.
91-012 After some 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 #703 AS AMENDED. CONDITION #2
WAS AMENDED TO REFLECT THAT FIVE PARKING SPACES FOR THE DAY CARE
CENTER MAY BE GRASS/MULCH AND THE DRIVEWAY PAVED. IF THE
MIILCH/GRASS PARKING PROVES INADEQUATE. THE CITY MAY REOIIIRE
MODIFICATIONS OR ADDITIONAL PARKING AT A FUTURE DATE. THE
RESOLUTION WAS READ BY TITLE ONLY BY MAYOR POOL.
JOHN AND GALE C. RILEY - REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE FROM THE
REQUIRED 25' TO 19' 10" LOCATED AT 120 WEST MINNEHAHA AVENUE
Mr. John Riley appeared before Council and requested a 21' rear
yard setback where 25' is required for his property located at 120
West Minnehaha Avenue. Mr. Riley further stated that he needed
three feet for steps and to square up an existing deck so his wife
who will soon be confined to a wheelchair would have access to the
deck at the rear of the house. A wheelchair ramp would then be
built from the deck to the ground.
City Manager Saunders stated that this type of request had been
denied in the past because the hardship must exist on the property
not the people. Much discussion of the request ensued with various
options for enlarging the deck without a variance being offered.
Mr. Riley was advised to seek help from the City Staff to see what
could be done without a variance. He stated that he would do so.
91-013 After some further discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER
NOROUIST. SECONDED BY COIINCIL MEMBER DUPEE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED
TO DENY THE REOIIEST. MAYOR POOL ABSTAINED FROM VOTING ON THE
REQUEST BECAUSE HE LIVES WITHIN 150 FEET OF THE SIIBJECT PROPERTY.
DIANE JAMES, FLORIDA CITRUS TOWER - REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO THE
SIGN ORDINANCE
It was reported by City Manager Saunders that Ms. James had
withdrawn her request for the variance to the sign ordinance.
CFT SPORTS - REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF TRIATHLON DATES FOR 1991
City Manager Saunders stated that the City had received a letter
from Fred Sommer of CFT Sports requesting permission to use the
Jaycee Beach area for the following six triathlon events scheduled
for this year: Sixth Annual Spring Sprint Triathlon on March 16,
the Seventh Annual Great Clermont Youth Triathlon on April 13, the
Great Clermont Triathlon VIII on April 14, the Seventh Annual
Florida Challenge Triathlon on October 5, 1991, the Great Floridian
Triathlon on October 26, and the Fourth Annual Clermont Triathlon
Championship on November 23, 1991. It was further explained that
there were no conflicts with these dates and it was recommended
that the events be approved.
91-014 After a brief discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER
DUPEE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO
GRANT PERMISSION TO MR. SOMMER TO HOLD THE TRIATHLONS AT JAYCEE
BEACH.
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POLICE STATION EXPANSION, STROLLO ARCHITECTS, INC. - REVIEW OF
CONCEPTIIAL PLAN FOR POLICE STATION EXPANSION
City Manager Saunders asked that discussion of the Police
Department expansion be tabled indefinitely.
91-015 A MOTION WAS.. MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE. SECONDED HY COUNCIL
MEMBER NOROUIST AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO TABLE DISCIISSION OF THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT EXPANSION PROJECT WITH STROLLO ARCHITECTS, INC.
INDEFINITELY.
City Manager Saunders stated that he would place this item back on
the agenda as soon as all pertinent documents and drawings are
received from Mr. Strollo.
FINAL READINGS OF ORDINANCES 230-M AND 231-M
Due to a problem with the new proposed right-of-way of West Lake
Drive, City Manager Saunders asked that the final readings of the
ordinances, as well as acceptance of the new right-of-way be tabled
until the February 12, 1991 Council Meeting.
91-016 A MOTION WAS THEN MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE. SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER DUPEE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO TABLE THE FINAL READINGS
OF ORDINANCES 230-M AND 231-M AND THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE NEW RIGHT-
OF-WAY UNTIL THE FEBRUARY 12. 1991 COIINCIL MEETING.
NEW BUSINESS
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF MASCOTTE FOR COMPOST SITE
City Manager Saunders explained that the City's Interlocal
Agreement with Mascotte for composting would expire on February 1,
1991 and the new proposed agreement was exactly the same as last
year's except that the fee had been increased from $5,000 to
$10,000.
It was mentioned that the City of Clermont had received the permit
for our compost site at the sprayfield. However, there are some
improvements we must make prior to it becoming operational.
Council Member Turville asked City Manager Saunders to contact the
City of Mascotte and make sure they understand that the current
Interlocal Agreement would be only for one year. City Manager
Saunders indicted that he would do so.
91-017 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE. SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO ENTER INTO A ONE YEAR
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT HEGINNING_FEBRUARY 1, 1991, WITH THE CITY OF
MASCOTTE IN THE AMOUNT OF 510,000 FOR IISE OF THEIR COMPOST SITE.
BIDEWALRS
Each Council Member was given a copy of the letter of
certification of completion from Mr. Springstead regarding the
sidewalk projects completed by Highway Valet, Inc., which include
Twelfth Street, Seminole Street, and East Avenue, as well as a
portion of the entrance walk and service road for the Palatlakaha
Recreation Area and a copy of Change Order #1 for the project.
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Mr. Saunders explained each item on the Change Order and then
recommend final acceptance of the project and approval of the
Change Order for final payment.
Several positive comments were made concerning the quality of
workmanship of Highway Valet and the Council was well pleased with
the appearance of the curved sidewalk in front of the park.
91-018 A MOTION WA8 THEN MADE HY COIINCIL MEMBER NOROIIIST. BECONDED BY
COIINCIL MEMBER DIIPEE AND IINANIMOIISLY CARRIED TO ACCEPT THE SIDEWALK
AND APPROVE THE CHANGE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,603.25.
There being no further business or comments, the meeting adjourned
at 8:40 p.m.
Robert A. Pool, Mayor
Attest:
E. Va• Z1 e, City Clerk