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11-13-1990 Regular Meeting• CITYOF CLERMONT ~~V ~~i REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 1990 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday, November 13, 1990 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 Dupee 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 Mayor Pro Tem Turville followed by the repeating of The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present. MINUTES The Minutes of the Special Meeting held September 18, 1990, the Regular Meetings held October 9 and 23, 1990 and the Special Meeting held November 7, 1990 were approved as presented. REPORTS CITY MANAGER SAUNDERS' REPORT LIFT STATION #2 CHANGE ORDER City Manager Saunders reported that the City would like to close- out the Lift Station #2 Project in Emerald Lakes and that a Change Order in the amount of $503 had been received for fence modifications. This brings the total project costs to $96,903. It was also reported that City Engineer Springstead had issued his letter of approval for the project. 90-240 After a brief discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE. SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER NOROUIST AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #2 IN THE AMOUNT OF $503 BRINGING THE TOTAL PROJECT COSTS TO $96, 903 AND TO GRANT FINAL APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF LIFT STATION #2 INTO THE CITY SYSTEM. WORKSHOP MEETING City Manager Saunders stated that he would like to hold a Workshop Meeting as soon as possible to discuss the Conservation, Transportation and Infrastructure Elements of the Comprehensive Plan. After much discussion, it was the consensus of Council to hold the Workshop Meeting on Wednesday, November 28, 1990 at 6:00 in the City Hall Conference Room. COIINCIL MEMBER DUPEE'S REPORT FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY It was reported that the Flag Retirement Ceremony held Saturday, November 10, 1990, in conjunction with Veterans Day observances was a very dignified ceremony presented at Veterans Park. Mrs. Dupee • CITY OF CLERMONT ~~~T ~i~ • REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 1990 PAGE -2- thanked those who participated. LAKE COUNTY LEAGUE OF CITIES It was also reported that the all day workshop to be held on Friday, November 16, 1990, would be the first time the Board of County Commissioners, the School Board and representatives of the various cities in Lake County had gotten together to discuss what directions they would like to see Lake County take for the future. COUNCIL MEMBER NORQUIST'S REPORT LAKE COUNTY RAILS TO TRAILS It was reported that a trail walk occurred on Saturday, November 10, 1990 and the County's new Bicycle Coordinator, Curt Luntz, was present to take the walk. Mr. Norquist also mentioned that a jogging/bike trail was being proposed around Lake Minneola. In conclusion, Council Member Norquist stated that he was very excited about the way things were progressing and he hoped that the proposed project would become a reality for the residents of South Lake County. COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE'S REPORT VISION 2000 CONFERENCE Council Member Turville stated that he had attended the Governor's Visions 2000 Conference held in Tampa and Tom Pelham of the Department of Community Affairs was present to discuss and answer questions concerning the State's Growth Management Act. Also present were Andres Duany, an architect and town planner and Randall Arendt, Associate Director of the Center for Rural Massachusetts, both of whom are nationally known speakers on neo- traditional and open space development. Mr. Turville stated that these gentlemen were excellent speakers who proposed the return to "traditional neighborhood development". Mr. Turville then stated that it would be well worthwhile to attend the Visions of Successful Communities Seminar on December 3, 1990, at Lake Sumter Community College where Mssrs. Duany and Arendt will be the featured speakers. Registration forms are available at City Hall. MAYOR POOL'8 REPORT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HALLOAEEN PARTY Mayor Pool thanked the following sponsors of the party: Eagle Fire Protection, Sun Bank, NCNB Bank, Publix, the Olive Garden Restaurant, and Katherine's Florist. Over 200 children attended the event. SOUTH LAKE COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS GALA BALL Mayor Pool stated that the Gala Ball sponsored by the South Lake C~ CITYOF CLERMONT ~~UT~'~ • REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 1990 PAGE -3- Council for the Arts was a nice event enjoyed by 200 area residents. VOLUNTEER TREE PLANTING Mayor Pool thanked all those who came to plant the trees at the Palatlakaha Recreation Area on Saturday, November 10, 1990. City Manager Saunders stated that 465 trees had been planted at the park and more plantings would be scheduled in the future. VISITORS WITH BUSINESS LAWSON WOLFED CBS INDIISTRIES - VARIANCE REQUEST City Manager Saunders explained that as was discussed during a previous workshop, CBS Industries are planning some major improvements to their site at 1000 Carroll Street. They plan to replace the old concrete batch plant with a new facility. The old structure is approximately 70' in height and the new plant will be 60'. Under our current zoning regulations, the maximum height allowed is 35'. Therefore, Mr. Wolfe is requesting a variance to the height limitation in order to replace the batch plant. Mr. Wolfe and Mr. Bedenbaugh, Engineer for the project, were present to answer questions. As a point of clarification, Mr. Wolfe stated that in calculating the height of the new batch plant, consideration was not given to the height of the dust collector on top of the plant and actually the new plant will be only 3.5' shorter than the old plant. Mr. Bedenbaugh displayed a site plan of the proposed project and pointed out the location of the new plant, which will be located 200' farther in on the site. The plant will be accessed from Carroll Street and traffic will come out on Twelfth Street. Mr. Bedenbaugh then stated that the interior streets will be paved to help eliminate the dust problem. He also pointed out the proposed water retention and landscaping. Mr. Wolfe stated that eventually the entire block storage area would be paved and this should eliminate the dust problem at the site. Mayor Pool then called for comments from those present and Mr. Erwin Koller, who lives at the corner of Twelfth Street and Minneola Avenue, stated that he had put up with a lot of dust the four years he has lived near the site and was opposed to the operation. Pat McCaffrey stated that she was not opposed because the proposed improvements looked like they would reduce the dust problem. Much discussion ensued concerning the purpose of the dust collector on top of the plant. Mr. Wolfe explained how it worked and the EPA requirements for the operation of the plant. Mr. Wolfe also stated that a fence would be built separating the CBS property for Mr. Koller's property and that this should also help reduce the dust. • • CITYOF CLERMONT ~~~~~~ REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 1990 PAGE -4- 90-241 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE. SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO THE HEIGHT LIMITATION FROM 35' TO 65' FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE BATCH PLANT LOCATED AT 1000 CARROLL STREET. UNFINISHED BUSINESS RESOLUTION X693 Stephen Weeks, the representative from Fred Fox Enterprises, the consulting firm working with the City to obtain the Small Community Development Block Grant was present to answer any questions concerning the grant. Mr. Weeks read the Resolution which will authorize the submission of the Grant Application for a Small Community Development Block Grant. Mr. Weeks then stated that thirty-one homes had been selected for participation in the grant, which, if the grant is received, would allow an average of $14,000 per unit for rehabilitation. The City could receive $462,400 and of that amount $26,350 would be used for relocation and administration. Mayor Pool called for comments from those present and no one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the Resolution. Mayor Pool then read the Resolution by title only. 90-242 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE. SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #693 AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE 'SMALL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT. THE RESOLUTION WAS READ BY TITLE ONLY BY MAYOR POOL. Council Member Dupee questioned the timetable for receiving the grant and it was explained that site visits would be conducted by the State December through April of 1991 and the money may become available to the City in August of 1991. At that time the work would be put out for bids with local contractors. PROPERTY PURCHASE City Manager Saunders explained that as directed by the Council at our last meeting, we resubmitted a revised offer to Mr. Randall for the purchase of his property at 664 West Desoto Street in the amount of the appraised price of $46,500, with the stipulation Mr. Randall would be allowed to remain in the house for six months following the closing on the property. He continued by stating that Mr. Randall accepted this offer with the stipulation that we close on the property immediately and the City be responsible for the outstanding property taxes which are less than $200 and the current month's mortgage payment which is approximately $230. Mr. Saunders then recommended that the City Council execute the contract at this time and that City Attorney Baird be authorized to close on the property on the earliest possible date. It was also recommended that the City pay the taxes and mortgage payment for November. a • CITYOF CLERMONT M~~~'~~ REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 1990 PAGE -5- 90-243 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE. SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER NOROUIST AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO PURCHASE THE PROPERTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $46,500 AND TO PAY THE OUTSTANDING PROPERTY TARES AND THE CURRENT MONTH'S MORTGAGE PAYMENT AND TO AUTHORIZE A BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT WITH PAYMENT COMING FROM THE INFRASTRIICTURE FUND TO PURCHASE SAID PROPERTY. MR. RANDALL WILL BE ALLOWED TO REMAIN IN THE HOUSE FOR SIX MONTHS AFTER THE CLOSING. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 230-M City Manager Saunders stated that this ordinance will close a portion of Carroll Street lying west of West Lake Drive and east of the intersection of Carroll and Short Streets. 90-244 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER NOROUIST TO INTRODUCE ORDINANCE 230-M. THE ORDINANCE WAS READ BY TITLE ONLY BY MAYOR POOL. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 231-M City Manager Saunders explained that this ordinance will close that portion of West Lake Drive lying north of the Osceola Street right- of-way. The final approval of this closing will be subject to Mr. Wolfe dedicating a new right-of-way in this area which will align the existing street onto the new right-of-way. Currently a portion of the street is off the right-of-way and a portion of his water retention area is on the right-of-way. With the new alignment, both the City's right-of-way and Mr. Wolfe's private property will not be in conflict due to property or right-of-way lines. 90-245 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE TO INTRODUCE ORDINANCE 231-M. THE ORDINANCE WAS READ BY TITLE ONLY BY MAYOR POOL. There being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Robert A. Poo Mayor Attest: C~ _ / ~ E. Van le, City Clerk