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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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:
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E. Van le, City Clerk