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CITYOF CLERMONT
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 13, 1990
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was
held Tuesday, March 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 Nilsa Whitehead followed by the
repeating of The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present.
MINUTES
The minutes of the Workshop Meetings held February 1 and 6, 1990
and the Regular Meeting held February 27, 1990 were approved as
presented.
REPORTS
CITY MANAGER SAUNDERS' REPORT
USE OF HIGHLANDER HUT
It was reported that the organization called "Tough Love" had
requested to use the Highlander Hut for one hour on Tuesday nights
at no charge for their weekly meetings. The local chapter of the
organization is called Parents Who Dare to Care.
It was the consensus of Council that this was a worthwhile
organization, and there was no problem with the request.
90-059 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER NORQUIST, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO GRANT THE REQUEST ALLOWING
PARENTS WHO DARE TO CARE TO USE THE HIGHLAND HUT GRATIS FOR THEIR
WEEKLY MEETINGS.
SHORT TERM LEASE FOR UNOCCUPIED PORTION OF LOWER LEVEL
OF CITY HALL
It was reported that two inquiries had been made concerning renting
the office at City Hall formerly occupied by Independent Mortgage.
City Manager Saunders then asked Council if there would be any
problem with offering a six months lease for the office space.
90-060 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER TURVILLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER
SAUNDERS TO RENT THE VACANT OFFICE SPACE ON A SHORT TERM BASIS.
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COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE'S REPORT
LAKE COUNTY LEAGUE OF CITIES
Council Member Dupee reported that City Manager Saunders, Council
Member Turville and she had attended the Board of Directors Meeting
of the Lake County League of Cities last Friday and was
distributing to each Council Member the Legislative Committee's
recommendations for review.
As suggested by City Manager Rex Taylor of Leesburg, a half day
seminar was being arranged in order to allow representatives from
the various governmental entities of Lake County, as well as local
businesses, to sit down together and discuss what's going on in and
the future plans for Lake County.
COUNCIL MEMBER NORQUIST'S REPORT
ALL AMERICAN NURSERY LIQUIDATION SALE
It was reported that All American Nursery in Groveland was
liquidating twenty plus acres of potted nursery stock at very
reasonable prices in order to replant and start over. Council
Member Norquist suggested that the City check into what was
available for possible purchase of plants for the landscaping of
the Palatlakaha Recreation Area. City Manager Saunders stated that
he would call around and obtain unit prices for various types of
plants. It was the consensus of Council that this would be a very
good idea. Council Member Turville suggested that the City check
to see if the plants were not too pot bound to stay alive another
30 - 60 days which is when the Recreation Area will be ready for
landscaping.
At this point in the discussion, City Manager Saunders stated that
the berm around the park would not be constructed exactly as
designed by Mr. Undeck because it would be too costly to have it
surveyed as designed. The berm will be eyed in and the constructed
on an hourly basis.
Mr. Turville also suggested that the City look into purchasing
another 40 or 50 trees for planting in other areas of the City.
It was the consensus of Council that this also would be a good
idea.
LAKE COUNTY RAILS TO TRAILS
The Council was informed that a Business After Hours program with
a slide presentation would be presented in support of Rails to
Trails on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at the Lakeridge Winery.
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The Council was also reminded of the Trail Celebration on Sunday,
March 18, 1990 at Jaycee Beach. The Trail Ride will be a
membership/fund raising event to publicize the rail/trail movement
in South Lake County.
MAYOR POOL'S REPORT
SOUTH LAKE COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS
Mayor Pool complimented the South Lake Council for the Arts for the
excellent job they have done to bring fine entertainment to
Clermont. The Dukes of Yale will present the final performance of
the season on Thursday, March 15, 1990.
PUBLIC SERVICE WORKSHOP
Mayor Pool stated that he had received information that there would
be a Public Service Commission Workshop Meeting in Room 122 of the
Fletcher Building in Tallahassee on March 27 to receive public
comment on the recent power shortages during the Christmas freeze
and how they effected residences and businesses.
NILSA WHITEHEAD'S REPORT
APPOINTMENT TO PARRS AND RECREATION BOARD
Mrs. Whitehead asked that Wanda Anderson be appointed to the Parks
and Recreation Board. Mayor Pool then made the appointment and
thanked Mrs. Anderson for her willingness to serve.
NEW BUSINESS
BID AWARDS
WATER LINE REPLACEMENT
City Manager Saunders explained that this was the final phase of
our water line replacement project, which includes in excess of
three miles of watermains to be replaced through various parts of
the City. Mr. Saunders then displayed a map and pointed out the
areas to be replaced and those which had been replaced during the
past several years.
Each Council Member was given a bid recap sheet indicating the bid
prices of the eight companies who submitted bids for the project.
It was explained that the low bid was from Wimmer Contracting
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Corporation in the amount of $395,815 and that the company had
excellent references. It was recommended that the low bid from
Wimmer Contracting be accepted. It was further explained that
$574,00 had been budgeted for the project and the low bid was
considerably less than the amount budgeted.
90-061 A MOTION WAS THEN MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPES, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID OF WIMMER
CONTRACTING IN THE AMOUNT OF $395,815 TO REPLACE WATERMAINS IN
VARIOUS AREAS OF THE CITY.
PALATLARAHA RECREATION AREA GRASSING
City Manager Saunders explained that grassing of the ballfields and
areas was taken out of the general contractor's bid for the park
construction due to the excessive bid price for these items and
place out for bid.
It was further explained that two bids for the grassing were
received as follows: (1) Central Florida Turf, $32, 860 and (2)
Quality Grassing, $37,298. The bids include a maintenance
agreement for sixty days in which the company will be on-site
almost on a daily basis to ensure the sprigs will be receiving the
correct amount of water and fertilization needed.
Mr. Saunders then recommended that the City accept the low bid of
Central Florida Turf in the amount of $32, 860 for grassing the four
ballfields and one football field with Tifway 419 Bermuda Grass.
In conclusion, City Manager Saunders commented that this bid
represented a savings in excess of 50$ from the original grassing
bid included in the general contract.
90-062 After a brief discussion of the bid, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL
MEMBER DUPES, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE AND UNANIMOUSLY
CARRIED TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID OF CENTRAL FLORIDA TURF IN THE AMOUNT
OF $32,860.
YMCA BUILDING ROOF
It was reported that the roof on the old library building occupied
by the YMCA was in need of immediate reroofing, and that two bids
for the project had been received as follows: Rick Oswalt
Construction - $4,875.00 with an hourly rate of $12/hour to repair
rotted wood, and Cone Roofing - $5,400 with an hourly rate of
$20/hour. Mr. Saunders stated that a budget amendment would be
needed because the repairs were not a budgeted item. It was then
recommended that the low bid be accepted.
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Under discussion of the bid, Council Member Turville questioned how
extensive the repairs at the hourly rate would be and stated that
he felt a cap of $5,500 should be placed on the budget amendment
for the low bidder, Rick Oswalt Construction.
90-063 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER DUPEE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID OF RICK
OSWALT CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,875 WITH AN HOURLY RATE OF
$12 PER HOUR TO REPAIR ROTTED WOOD, NOT TO EXCEED A TOTAL OF $5, 500
WITH A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO PUBLIC WORKS - PARRS AND RECREATION
CAPITAL OUTLAY IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,500.
PALATLARAHA RECREATION AREA CHANGE ORDER
City Manager Saunders stated that the Change Order had not been
received an asked that it be tabled. It was the consensus of
Council to table the Change Order.
IMPACT FEES
City Manager Saunders explained that five proposals to perform the
Impact Fee Study had been received, and that he had reviewed all
of the proposals and interviewed principals from two of the
consulting firms. He continued by stating that he was recommending
to Council that we negotiate a contract for the project with
Hunter/RS&H, the same Company that has been hired by Lake County
to do their impact fees.
Mr. Saunders explained that Tom Jackson, a representative from the
company was supposed to be present, but was making a presentation
at the County Commission Meeting at 5:00 p.m. and was running late.
In light of this fact, Mr. Saunders then asked Council
authorization to negotiate a contract with the company for the
services, and when completed, the negotiations would be brought
back before Council for final approval or rejection.
Under discussion, City Manager Saunders stated that he would like
to delete the Transportation Impact Fee from the negotiations
because the County Commission was proposing to increase their Road
Impact Fee to an equitable amount, which would greatly reduce the
estimated cost of the study.
Council Member Turville suggested that this not be deleted at the
present time because at this time, the City does not know if the
County will adopt the revised Road Impact Fee. It was the
consensus of Council to leave this item in the negotiations at this
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90-064 After some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE,
SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO
AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER SAUNDERS TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT WITH
HUNTER/RS~H FOR IMPACT FEES STUDY SERVICES, AND AFTER THE
NEGOTIATIONS BRING THIS MATTER BACR BEFORE COUNCIL FOR FINAL
APPROVAL OR REJECTION.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
It was mentioned that there was a parking problem on Lake Sunriyside
due to the narrowness of the street and it had been suggested that
"No Parking" signs be erected on the lake side of the street
because it was very difficult for a car to get through if cars were
parked across from each other on both sides of the street.
City Manager Saunders stated that he would check to see if the
signs were needed.
There being no further business or discussion, the meeting
adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Robert A. fool, Mayor
Attest:
V
J E. Van Zi , City Clerk