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06-15-2009 WorkshopCity of Clermont MINUTES COUNCIL WORKSHOP JUNE 15, 2009 The Clermont City Council met in a workshop on Monday, June 15, 2009 in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Mayor Turville called the workshop to order at 6:OOpm with the following Council Members present: Thompson, Mullins, Goodgame and Hogan. Other City officials present were: City Manager Saunders, City Clerk Ackroyd and Assistant City Manager Gray. Police Response -Rodney Lyons Rodney Lyons was present questioning ongoing criminal activity in his neighborhood. Police Chief Graham explained the Police Departments response procedures and suggested he and Mr. Lyons ride together to identify specific areas of concern. Officers will continue to patrol that area. Noise -Wally Herda Wally Herda was present requesting noise regulations at the public parks and closing parks at a certain hour. Council discussed contacting other municipalities to determine their maximum decibel level and then return to Council for consideration. Economic Visioning Survey -City Manager Saunders postponed the discussion of this item. Budget Staff reviewed preliminary budget cuts for next fiscal year and suggested using reserves to balance the budget. Council was in agreement with the recommendations made by staff. Capital Projects Staff reviewed the capital projects and requested the Council prioritize the projects for budgeting purposes. Council agreed to focus on West Park and the Historical Village then decide afterwards on the Pavilion. Red Light Cameras City Manager Saunders advised Council the next step is to determine which intersections to place red light cameras. Council will also need to decide whether to seek bids or piggy back from another agencies contract and hire a special master for appeals. Council directed staff to pursue proposals then return to Council for consideration. Other Mayor Turville requested fitness equipment be placed around Center Lake. City Manager Saunders noted staff would obtain prices. City Manager Saunders informed Council of an issue regarding residents not following the rules related to sanitation. Staff suggested sending out notices to residents letting them know they are required to purchase a second garbage can instead of allowing them to pile up excess trash next to the first container. Council was in agreement to enforce the regulations. Furthermore, Mayor Turville recommended including language in the notice about recycling. ADJOURN: With no further comments, the workshop was adjourned at 8:25pm.