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CITYOF CLERMONT
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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.
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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
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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:
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J E. Van le, City Clerk