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CITYOF CLERMONT
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MARCH 27, 1990
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was
~~ held Tuesday, March 27, 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, Finance Director Van Zile and Deputy City Clerk
Brandt.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was offered by Nilsa Whitehead followed by the
repeating of The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present.
MINUTES
The minutes of the Workshop Meeting held March 7, 1990 and the
Regular Meeting held March 13, 1990 were approved as presented.
REPORTS
CITY MANAGER SAUNDERS~REPORT
ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGY MONEY - SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT
EXPANSION PROJECT
It was reported that Alternative Technology money carried over from
the 1984 Sewage Treatment Plant expansion project has now been
appropriated and the City is eligible to receive $29,439. At the
time the project was closed out, the City qualified for the
Alternative Technology portion of the grant but the money was not
available.
WORKSHOP
City Manager Saunders stated that he would like to hold a Council
Workshop after the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting on
Tuesday, April 3, 1990. It was suggested that the Council meet at
8:00 a.m. on either April 5 or 6th. After a brief discussion, it
was the consensus of Council to have the City Manager arrange the
Workshop later in the week because Mayor Pro Tem Turville did not
know his work schedule.
COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE'S REPORT
ALL AMERICAN NURSERY LIQUIDATION SALE
Council Member Turville inquired if the City was able to purchase
any shrubbery or trees for the Palatlakaha Recreation Area
perimeter landscaping from All American Nursery. City Manager
Saunders stated that the City had purchased approximately 2,000
plants from the nursery at a very substantial savings for the City.
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VISITORS WITH BUSINESS
LOUIS FORMATO - RESOLUTION #660, REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
TO EXPAND A NON-CONFORMING USE
Mayor Pool explained that Mr. Forma to was requesting a Conditional
Use Permit to expand a non-conforming use at 649 Twelfth Street,
which is the location of the Rusty Fox.
City Manager Saunders explained that he was proposing to construct
a 12' x 46' addition to the east of the building for storage and
a walk-in cooler, and that it was a non-conforming use due to the
existing zoning of the area being R-3 Residential and the building
being less than the required 500' from the church. It was further
explained that the structure and use were "grandfathered in", but
any addition to or alteration of a non-conforming use requires a
Conditional Use Permit.
It was also explained that there was adequate parking spaces for
the building but they were non-conforming along Twelfth Street
because they are partially located on the street right-of-way and
access to parking on the south of the building is entirely on the
street right-of-way. Mr. Saunders continued by stating that the
City had not experienced any major problems with traffic at this
location and no changes to parking were being recommended since the
requested addition does not increase the seating capacity of the
restaurant.
It was reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval with the landscaping improvement as the only additional
requirement. The landscaping will buffer the restaurant on the
from the existing residences to the east.
Mayor Pool called for comments from those present and no one spoke
in favor of or in opposition to the request.
90-065 After a brief discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER
DUPEE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED
TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #660 GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
EXPAND A NON-CONFORMING USE AT 649 TWELFTH STREET (RUSTY FOX).
STEVE LEE - VARIANCE REQUEST
Steve Lee appeared before Council to request a variance to the
Sub division Code to allow the construction of sidewalks as the
houses are built in the Park Place Subdivision instead of
constructing all sidewalks as part of the infrastructure prior to
the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy (CO).
Mr. Lee further stated that he would put up a cash bond to be held
for twelve months and at that time any remaining sidewalk sections
would be constructed as requested by the City to ensure completion
of all sidewalks.
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Under discussion of the request, Council Member Norquist suggested
that perhaps the Subdivision Ordinance should be rewritten to allow
this type of request. Council Member Turville stated that a
parameter of development would have to be included if it was
rewritten because a twenty home subdivision would certainly be
different than one with five hundred building sites.
Mayor Pool called for comments from those present and no one spoke
in favor of or in opposition to the request. City Manager Saunders
reported that the City had received two anonymous calls from
residents in Hazelwood Subdivision opposing the request.
90-066 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER TURVILLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO GRANT THE VARIANCE TO
THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS AS THE
HOUSES ARE BUILT IN PARK PLACE SUBDIVISION WITH A CASH BOND TO BE
HELD FOR UP TO TWELVE MONTHS AT WHICH TIME ALL SIDEWALKS WILL BE
COMPLETED.
IMPACT FEES - CONSULTANT SELECTION
City Manager Saunders stated that he had met with Thomas Jackson
who represents Hunter Services and had negotiated a price of
$26,500 for our impact fees study. Mr. Saunders further explained
that the original proposed cost for the study was $38,500, but by
eliminating the transportation impact fee and renegotiating the
contract, the price was brought down to the $26,500 figure.
Mr. Saunders then recommended entering into the contract with
Hunter Services for the impact fees study in the amount of 526, 500.
It was the consensus of Council that Hunter Services would be the
best firm to do the City's impact fees because they were the same
company hired by Lake County to do their impact fees study.
Under discussion of the proposal, it was asked how long it would
take to complete the study, and City Manager Saunders stated that
it would be completed in 90 to 120 days. Council Member Turville
asked if the stormwater utility fee was included in the study.
City Manager Saunders stated that it was not included in the study
because it was not an impact fee, but Hunter could assist in this
area if needed, and the contract could be amended to provide the
additional services.
90-067 After a brief discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER
NORQUIST, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH HUNTER SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF
I FOR AN IMPACT FEES
C FOR THE CITY
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE 264-C
City Manager Saunders stated that this Ordinance will amend our
Code of Ordinances pertaining to purchasing by deleting the detail
section of the code, which outlines a purchasing manual and
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replacing it with a reference to a purchasing manual to be adopted
by Resolution. This will make it easier to change the purchasing
policy in the future because the Code of Ordinances will not have
to be changed.
Mayor Pool called for comments and no one spoke for or against the
ordinance.
90-068 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE TO ADOPT
ORDINANCE 264-C AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO
PURCHASING. THE ORDINANCE WAS READ BY TITLE ONLY BY MAYOR POOL.
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE 265-C
Mayor Pool explained that this Ordinance will amend our Code
Enforcement Ordinance to bring it in line with the revised Florida
Statutes, and will greatly streamline our Code Enforcement process
and allow more timely action to be taken against repeat violators.
City Attorney Baird stated that he was very much in favor of the
revised ordinance and that it contained much needed revisions.
Mayor Pool called for comments from those present and Nilsa
Whitehead spoke in favor of the ordinance. No one spoke in
opposition to the proposed ordinance.
90-069 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER NORQUIST AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE TO ADOPT
ORDINANCE 265-C. THE ORDINANCE WAS READ BY TITLE ONLY BY MAYOR
POOL.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION #663
City Manager Saunders explained that as indicated in Ordinance 264-
C, adopted earlier, this Resolution will adopt a revised Purchasing
Policy Manual. It was further explained that the Resolution
follows the outline discussed at last month's Workshop and is in
line with other cities' purchasing policies and practices in our
area. It was pointed out that the manual will ensure that the City
is fair in dealing with. vendors and that the City is getting the
best products and services for the money expended.
Mayor Pool called for comments and there were none.
90-070 After a brief discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE,
SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY ROLL
CALL VOTE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #633 ADOPTING A REVISED PURCHASING
POLICY MANUAL. THE RESOLUTION WAS READ BY TITLE ONLY BY MAYOR
POOL.
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90-071
RESOLUTION #664 - REVISED FEE SCHEDULE
City Manager Saunders stated that last month a revised fee schedule
was adopted but three fees were inadvertently omitted. Resolution
#644 incorporates the three omitted fees which are: Zoning
Clearance Fee of $10, a fee for providing certain publications to
the general public at actual reproduction costs, and a fee for
inspections when the City Engineer or his inspector is required,
which will be billed to the developer at the actual costs.
Mayor Pool cal 1 ed for comment s and no one spoke in favor of or in
opposition to the Resolution.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER DUPEE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY ROLL CALr. vnTF mn Ann~r+
CLERMONT. THE RESOLUTION WAS READ BY TITLE ONLY BY MAYOR POOL.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 217-M
City Manager Saunders explained that this Ordinance will introduce
the annexation of approximately 2.5 acres, which are located on the
south side of Mohawk Road and adjoin the City's parcel designated
for the flow equalization tank. Mr. Saunders then indicated on the
wall map where the property is located.
It was further explained that the property is owned by O & H
Materials Corporation and they have requested the annexation
contingent with the annexation of the Fosgate property.
90-072 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER COLE TO INTRODUCE ORDINANCE 217-M. THE ORDINANCE WAS READ
BY TITLE ONLY BY MAYOR POOL.
The final reading of the Ordinance will take place in thirty days.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 224-M
City Manager Saunders explained that this is an introduction of a
rezoning from RR Rural Residential to R-3 Multi-Family Residential
of the recently annexed ten acre site located on the east side of
Grand Highway and north of the Hunt Street extension known as the
Sharkess property. Mr. Saunders then pointed out the location of
the property on the wall map.
90-073 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER NORQUIST AND SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE TO INTRODUCE ORDINANCE 224-M. THE ORDINANCE
WAS READ BY TITLE ONLY BY MAYOR POOL.
The final reading of the Ordinance will take place in thirty days.
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INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 223-M
City Manager Saunders explained that this is a request to rezone
from RR Rural Residential to C-2 Commercial the ten acre site
located a t • the nor theses t corner of Highway 5 0 and Hancock Road,
which has been introduced for annexation. The final annexation
hearing will be held in conjunction with the final hearing of the
annexation of the Fosgate property. This is Highway 50 frontage
property and the owner is requesting introduction at this time so
the final rezoning can be heard concurrently with the final
annexation.
90-074 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER COLE TO INTRODUCE ORDINANCE 223-C. THE ORDINANCE WAS READ
BY TITLE ONLY BY MAYOR POOL.
SOLID WASTE
City Manager Saunders explained that as discussed during last
Friday's Workshop, the City can stay in the solid waste collection
business at a cost comparable to the best proposal for privatizing
the service the City received. Mr. Saunders continued by stating
that a number of different combinations of of service were
discussed, including splits between privatizing composting,
recycling and garbage, but they did not indicate any additional
cost savings to the City.
Mayor Pool stated that he felt, at this point in time, it was best
for the City to stay in the business because they could keep direct
control of the solid waste management program.
It was also explained that the figures arrived at for providing the
se price included curbside collection and that two side loading
packers would have to be purchased by the City for the curbside
pick up.
90-075 After some further discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER
TURVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED
THAT THE CITY REJECT ALL PROPOSALS FOR PRIVATIZING SOLID WASTE
COLLECTION SERVICES AND CONTINUE WITH THE CITY SERVICE TO INCLUDE
CURBSIDE GARBAGE PICR UP, RECYCLING AND COMPOSTING, AND THAT THE
CITY BEGIN THE PROCESS TO OBTAIN BIDS ON TWO SIDE LOADING GARBAGE
TRUCKS.
City Manager Saunders thanked those companies who bid on the solid
waste collection service.
CHANGE ORDER #1 - PALATLARAHA RECREATION AREA
City Manager Saunders stated that Change Order #1 ref lected a net
increase of $5774.55 for the Palatlakaha Recreation Area Project
and he explained each change in detail.
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90-076 After the explanation of the changes, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL
MEMBER DUPEE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE AND UNANIMOUSLY
CARRIED TO ACCEPT CHANGE ORDER #1 FOR THE PALATLARAHA RECREATION
AREA IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,774.55. '
City Manager Saunders then reported that the County had donated
1, 000 yards of clay for the prof ect, and he thanked the County for
their generosity.
There being no further business or discussion, the meeting
adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Robert A. Pool, Mayo
Attest:
Jo an Zil ty Clerk