02-10-2009 Regular MeetingCity of Clermont
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 10, 2009
The Clermont City Council met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 in the Council
Chambers at City Hall. Mayor Hal Turville called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm with the following
Council Members present: Council Members Mullins, Goodgame, Hogan and Thompson. Other City
officials present were: City Manager Saunders, City Attorney Mantzaris, City Clerk Ackroyd and
Assistant City Manager Gray.
INVOCATION
Council Member Goodgame gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
MINUTES
Council meeting minutes of January 27, 2009.
Council Member Goodgame moved for approval of the January 27 2009 minutes as
written: seconded by Council Member Mullins The motion passed with all members
present voting"aye".
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Judith Labrie commented on the Kings Ridge 13"' anniversary celebration. On behalf of the residents of
Kings Ridge, the funds raised will be given to the Clermont Fire Department in the amount of $500,
$1,000 to the East Ridge High School Band and $183 to Boy Scout Troop #551.
Bob Bowman, Magnolia Pointe, suggested Council consider a penalty fine imposed upon utility
companies causing water main line breaks.
Cuqui Whitehead, 837 5`h Street, congratulated Mayor Turville for being awarded Citizen of the Year.
Joe Janusiak expressed concern with jaywalkers at the intersection of Desoto Street and Bloxam Avenue.
Police Chief Graham stated he will take care of it.
Wayne Weatherbee, 899 W. Montrose Street, expressed concern with the City recently removing shrubs
because of encroachment onto the sidewalk. He requested the City enforce it in other areas and stated
there are more shrubs along Montrose Street in violation. Mayor Turville asked City Manager Saunders
to review the situation. Mr. Weatherbee also recommended the City either enforce the parking fine law or
remove the 2 hour parking signs.
Erik Strange was present, elected as Vice President to the Fire Department Union. He stated the Fire
Department was awarded the SAFER Grant to provide more than $975,000 for 9 firefighters for 4 years.
It was his understanding that administration rejected this grant. After reviewing the City Council agendas
and minutes, he did not find where it was voted on by Council. He questioned whether Council was aware
of this revenue source or the decision to reject it.
City Manager Saunders replied he had not received notification of the grant award. Council directed staff
two years ago to seek approval prior to applying for grants. This was applied for without his knowledge.
This grant will cost the City approximately $2 million to accept the grant. Council has to approve
additional staff and decide how many then move forward with applying for a SAFER grant. With current
budget constraints, we do not have the funds to match the first year let alone $2 million.
City of Clermont
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 10, 2009
Item No. 1 -Event Request
Sommer Sports Request use of Waterfront Park
and Clermont roadways for multiple events (4/5,
5/2, 6/20,7/11, 8/15, 9/13, 9/26-27, 10/24/09)
Item No. 2-Agreement Approval
Item No. 3 -Agreement Approval
Item No. 4 -Bid Award
Item No. 5 -Change Order No. 3
Item No. 6. -Purchase Approval
Item No. 7 -Purchase Approval
Item No. 8 -Purchase Approval
Item No. 9 -Agreement Approval
Police Department Request renewal of the
Voluntary & Operational Assistance Inter-local
Agreement with Lake County Sheriff's office
Request approval of an agreement with Veolia
Environmental Services for Roll off Container
services
Request authorization to award bid for the West
Side Force Main project to GWP Construction
Company
Request approval of Change Order No.3 to
install and/or relocate generators on four
additional lift stations to Utilities Technicians,
Inc. in the amount of $189,897.95
Request authorization to utilize the direct quote
process and to self perform modifications
for the West Wastewater Treatment Facility
Request authorization to award Shared Interest
Cooperative Purchasing (SICOP) bid for the
purchase of chlorine cylinders to DPC
Enterprises
Request authorization to purchase Lift Station
Pumps from Florida Bearings, Inc. in the amount
of $25, 078
Request approval of Schematic Design Services
Agreement for Waterfront Park Pavilion with
GatorSktch Architects, Inc.
Council Member Goodgame pulled items 4 and 9 from the consent agenda.
Council Member Goodgame requested City Engineer Richardson provide more information on the
project. Ms. Richardson noted the four (4) alternates associated with this bid. She explained the alternates
and directional drills.
Council Member Goodgame moved for acceptance of item 4 on consent a enda•
seconded by Council Member Hogan
Council Member Thompson noted his preference to award bids to a company in this area.
The motion passed with all members present voting_"aye"
City of Clermont
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Council Member Goodgame questioned the seating capacity of the proposed pavilion.
City Manager Saunders stated the reason the proposed agreement states 350 seating capacity is due to the
advertising language in the Request for Proposal. The Council selected Gatorsktch. That was the proposed
number from the beginning. The Council can discuss this with Gatorsktch at the initial meeting. It will not
affect the agreement.
Council Member Goodgame moved for approval of the consent agenda 1 2 3 5 - 9•
seconded by Council Member Thompson .The motion vassed with all members present
voting "aye".
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance No. 364-C Introduction
Mayor Turville read Ordinance 364-C aloud by title only.
An Ordinance of the City of Clermont, Florida, pertaining to Public School Concurrency,
amending the Land Development Code, adding language to section 90-30 Concurrency
Test Requirements, adding section 90-31 School Concurrency, providing for conflicts;
providing for severability; codification; and providing for an effective date.
Council Member Mullins moved for introduction of Ordinance 364-C• seconded by
Council Member Goodgame. The motion passed with all members present voting "aye„
Ordinance 6I5-Mlntroduction
Mayor Turville read Ordinance 615-M aloud by title only.
An Ordinance of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida,
adopted pursuant to section 125.01(1)(q), Florida Statutes (1999), consenting to the
inclusion of the City of Clermont, Florida, within the County-wide Municipal Service
Taxing Unit for the provision of Ambulance and Emergency Medical Services, as
adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida; providing for
the City to be included within said M.S.T.U. for a specified term of years; providing for
severability, providing for an effective date and providing for publication.
Council Member Mullins moved for introduction of Ordinance 615-M• seconded by
Council Member Goodgame. The motion passed with all members present voting "aye"
ADJOURN: With no further comments, this meeting was adjourned at 8:14pm.
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Trac Arckroyd, Cif Clerk
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APPROVED:
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arold S. Turville, Mayor