07-22-2009 Workshop MeetingCity of Clermont
MINUTES
BUDGET WORKSHOP
JULY 22, 2009
The Clermont City Council met for a budget workshop on Tuesday, July 22, 2009 in the Council
Chambers at City Hall. Mayor Turville called the workshop to order at 6:30 pm with the following
Council Members present: Council Members Mullins, Goodgame, Hogan and Thompson. Other City
officials present were: City Manager Saunders, Administrative Services Director Van Zile, and City
Clerk Ackroyd.
Beth Work, Director of Lake and Sumter County Boys and Girls Club, and Tim Murry submitted a
proposal to Council to provide a summer program. The request is for $50,000. A site has not been
determined however Clermont Elementary is an ideal location for the program.
The Council expressed interest in having a Boys and Girls Club in Clermont but voiced concern with the
requested amount. There was discussion related to contributing to this organization. A suggestion was
made to provide matching funds up to a certain amount.
Kasey Kesselring and Ray San Fratello were present on behalf of the South Lake Chamber. They
expressed concern with the condition of Jenkins Auditorium. The Chamber asked Council of their intent
for that building. Council asked staff to obtain an engineering assessment and cost analysis of Jenkins.
Council and staff reviewed the Fire Department budget.
City Manager Saunders provided estimates for the cost of a fountain at Center Lake and lighting. The
smaller fountain is $11,500 with electric and the annual operating cost of $2,500. The larger size fountain
with electric is $18,000 with an annual operating cost of $4,700. The consideration of a fountain and
lights will be placed on the agenda for the first meeting in August.
Council and staff discussed purchasing fitness stations and possible locations. Funds are not in the
proposed budget.
Council discussed scheduling a meeting to brainstorm on what this Council wants as it relates to making
it a better community.
City Manager Saunders presented information on Mosquito Control. Council suggested a program to
target the parks which could cost less money. Staff will be meeting with Lake County this week.
Staff proposed public hearing dates to approve the budget. The dates will be September 3 and 17 or
September 10 and 24.
Dot Richardson was present requesting funds for permanent seating at Legends Way field. Permanent
seating will bring in additional events. She received an estimate in January 2008 of $200,000. Council
asked if she would attempt to obtain a lower cost estimate. A suggestion was made to offer matching
funds.
Council and staff determined it is not necessary to have an additional workshop.
With no further comments, the budget workshop adjourned at 9:33p.m.