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09-14-1981 Special Meeting e e e e CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING September 14, 1981 The Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was called to order on September 14, 1981 at 11:15 a.m. in the office of the City Manager. Councilmen in attendance were: Michael Conley, Robert Pool and Mayor Hoskinson. Councilman Thomas arrived at 11:30 a.m. Other City Officials present were: City Manager Forbes, City Attorney Baird and City Clerk Rozar. Bud Sampson of Springstead & Associates reported the results of the logging tests conducted on the new well on Minnehaha Avenue. He reported that the logging revealed a cavern of mud at 419' down to 427'. There are also many cavities larger than 5' wide beginning at a depth of 200'. This means that it would be impossible to place the proper grouting around the well casing as originally designed. In order to solve this problem, the City Engineer recommended that a 16-inch casing be drilled from approximately 180' in depth to 600'. This will keep any muck out of the well. A 10-inch liner will be inserted into the 16-inch casing. The 16-inch casing will seal the broken strata and will contain the grout. Mr. Sampson stated that this method would save the City a considerable amount of money in grouting. In addition, once the 16-inch casing has been driven to 600', and acceptable water is obtained, the 10-inch line will be inserted and grouted. There was discussion on other sites and al- ternatives, but it was determined that this is a common problem in Central Florida and that the City should continue with this site, since there is no guarantee that another area would be less dif- ficult to drill. Mr. Sampson requested that Change Order #2 to Contract #2 be accepted, which would alter the construction of the well to the design discussed above at a maximum cost, not to exceed $24,100. It was also discussed that Mayor Hoskinson must sign all Change Orders. 81-123 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN POOL AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT CHANGE ORDER #2, CONTRACT NO.2 BE ACCEPTED AT A MAXIMUM COST, NOT TO EXCEED $24,100. John Springstead appeared before the Council concerning the Inspection fees for the addition to Contract No.3, for water line extensions. Mr. Springstead felt consideration should be given to the Inspection fees, referencing the original contract covered a six month period, whereas, the additional water mains installation will require a pro- jected additional six months construction period. Mr. Springstead requested that the City approve additional monies for inspection and administration. He stated that his firm could work at a per hour rate as listed in the FmHA contract, or accept a lump sum of $20,000. There was much discussion regarding the type of inspections required, travel time, and the general fairness of Mr. Springstead's request. 81-124 After extensive discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO APPROVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION FEES AT 5 PERCENT OF THE PROJECT EXTENSION COST. Mr. Springstead stated that he would accept the City's proposed fees for inspections. The meeting adjourned at 12:35 p.m. Mayor