09-14-1981 Special Meeting
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CITY OF CLERMONT
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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