08-21-1990 Special Meeting® • CITYOF CLERMONT MIIITUTES SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 21, 1990 A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday, August 21, 1990 in the City Hall Conference Roam. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 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. City Manager Saunders was also in attendance. PALATLARAHA RECREATION AREA City Manager Saunders indicated to Council that some of the volleyball participants had requested that more than one volleyball court be constructed. When reviewing the site plan, it was found that by shortening the basketball court to a three-quarter length, two volleyball courts could be constructed in the area. After discussion of the request, it was the consensus of Council that the basketball court should remain regulation size and to look at the possibility of changing the location of the volleyball courts. The next item discussed was curvilinear sidewalks as opposed to straight sidewalks. City Manager Saunders indicated to Council that the curvilinear sidewalk would be much more expensive due to the extra footage of the sidewalk. It was the consensus of Council that the City should still plan on the curvilinear sidewalk on Twelfth and Seminole Streets. It was then explained to Council a proposed change in the concession building area of the park. On the original plan, which shows a transition in the sidewalk area around the building from the elevation of the three fields which are on the same level to the lower level softball field. After staking the building out, it was found that this would be a hazard because of the sloped area, and it is being proposed that a three foot tall retaining wall be built around the backstop of the softball field, which would allow the entire concession stand area to be built at the same level. It was stated that a change order price will be negotiated with Superior Asphalt for the job, and this will be discussed at the next regular Council Meeting. It was also explained that the City was experiencing washouts in two or three areas and were proposing to place sod in the areas to prevent further washouts. It was the consensus of Council that the City should proceed as rapidly as possible with getting the sod into the washout areas. The next item discussed was the procedure for the construction of the concession building. Mr. Saunders stated that he was attempting to obtain at least three quotes from area subcontractors for construction of the various aspects of the building and talking with General Contractors who would be willing to donate their time to coordinate the subcontracting of the project. • CITYOF CLERMONT MIIr1U~ES SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 21, 1990 PAGE -2- It was further explained that a tabulation of the quotes would be brought before Council when completed. CENTER LAKE - LAKE DOCTOR City Manager Saunders then brought to the attention of Council that the "Lake Doctor" had visited Center Lake and had presented a proposal for cleaning up the lake, which included the one-time herbiciding of the area or an on-going monthly maintenance program. It was also explained that Will Davis of the Lake County Water Authority had given Mr. Saunders the name of a professor at the University of Central Florida who specialized in this type of work. It was the consensus of Council that the City should contact the professor to get his opinion regarding the cleanup of the lake. COUNCIL MEMBER SALARY ADJUSTMENTS Mayor Pool stated that he felt it was time that Council Members' salaries be adjusted. He explained that he was proposing to adjust the salaries after the 1991 election. It was further explained that Council Members cannot vote themselves a raise and it would have to occur after the election of all Council Seats in order to take effect at the same time. After considerable discussion, the Council directed the City Manager to prepare the ordinance to adjust the salaries and place it on the agenda for the last meeting in September. The amendment will provide salaries in the amount of $300 per month for Council Members and $400 per month for the Mayor . NOVEMBER 16, 1990 FUTURES FORUM City Manager Saunders then notified the Council of the Futures Forum which will be held in Leesburg on November 16, 1990. Council Members were asked to make their reservations as soon as possible if they wished to attend. FOSGATE PROPERTY UPDATE City Manager Saunders then updated the Council on the status of the proposed Fosgate annexation. He explained that he had met with Mr. Fosgate and his attorney and they were considering annexing the property without the Planned Unit Development originally involved with the previous efforts to annex. Some discussion followed concerning the liabilities and benefits attributed to such an action by Council. STRA[~1 BALLOT The next item discussed was the possibility of a straw ballot for getting public opinion regarding the merging of Clermont and • CITY OF CLERMONT 1VIII~TgTTE~ SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 21, 1990 PAGE -3- Minneola. It was explained that the City had received some data from the City of Minneola that would be studied and followed with an update to Council on the fiscal condition of Minneola as soon as possible. CITIZENS ADVISORY TASK FORCE It was explained to Council that a Citizens Advisory Task Force needed to be appointed for the Block Grant application. After some discussion, the Council came up with the following names for consideration: Ken Norquist, Dorothy McGriff, Doretha Cole, Joe Holt, Jack Sargent, Aurelia Cole, and Karen Turville. City Manager Saunders stated that this item would be placed on a regular agenda for formal appointment of the Task Force. PROPOSED STORMWATER UTILITY Another item discussed was the City's proposed stormwater utility. City Manager Saunders outlined the method for calculating an equivalent residential unit {ERU), which is the average square footage of impervious area for a residence. A citywide sample of residential properties will be taken to determine the figure. Commercial properties will be charged on their actual square footage of impervious area equated to the ERU's assigned to the property. Credits for commercial properties with approved water retention areas were discussed in detail. After considerable discussion, it was the consensus of Council that a two-thirds credit be given a property with an engineered water retention area meeting the city code. There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Robert A. Pool, Mayor Attest: .-- J E. Van le, City Clerk