09-30-2009 WorkshopCity of Clermont
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COUNCIL WORKSHOP
SEPTEMBER 30, 2009
The Clermont City Council met in a workshop on Wednesday, September 30, 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, and Goodgame. Other City officials present were: City
Manager Saunders, City Clerk Ackroyd and Assistant City Manager Gray. Council Member Hogan was
absent.
125 Celebration Update
Assistant City Manager Gray provided an update on the events and sponsors.
Council discussed the mural on the side of the Quonset but in the Historic Village and agreed to have the
mural painted over to restore it back to its natural condition.
Waterfront Pavilion Discussion
Mike Latham, Gatorsktch, distributed a revised rendition for Council to review. Council agreed with the
concept provided and to move forward with placing on the next meeting agenda.
Historic Cooper Renovation Discussion
At the last workshop, Council agreed to not remove the exterior siding. Mike Latham, Gatorsktch,
informed Council that lead was found in the Train Depot and the entire wood structure of the Cooper
building. The exact type of siding can be purchased. Several options were proposed and discussed.
Council agreed to replace with new siding.
Mike Latham also commented on the condition of the bricks. Council discussed several options and
agreed to be cost effective by sandblasting a section of the bricks first to determine how it will look.
National Training Center -Stadium
Dot Richardson submitted a proposal for the construction of improvements needed to Legends Way
Fields. The request is for permanent bleachers, covered awning shade for the stadium field, and fencing
and irrigation for a fifth field. Council discussed the opportunities of economic impact this could have in
the community and requested the ability to utilize for a large city event. The Council agreed to commit to
$200,000 with $155,000 for permanent bleachers and $45,000 for the fifth field fencing and irrigation.
City Manager Saunders explained the funding source for this expenditure would have to be the General
Fund reserves. Council asked staff to place on the next meeting agenda.
Re-Use Water Rates
City Manager Saunders noted staff will discuss with Council at a later date.
2000 Water & Sewer Bond Re~nancinQ
City Manager Saunders suggested refinancing the 2000 water and sewer bond issue. It is a $16 million
outstanding bond issue and refinancing could reduce the current interest rate of 5.3 percent to 4.3 percent
or lower. This would equate to a savings of $1.9 million over the term of the bond. It would save the
City's budget approximately $100,000 per year. It will be a 20 year term bond. Council agreed to have
staff compile the information and return to Council for approval.
City o, f Clermont
MINUTES
COUNCIL WORKSHOP
SEPTEMBER 30, 2009
West Water Plant Site
City Manager Saunders noted the water treatment plant site is located behind Dairy Queen. The owner is
Ay Jalisco and is willing to sale however all of the property is combined into one mortgage. Their bank is
willing to split the property and sell us that piece as long as they have assurances to cover the loan. The
value of the appraisal is now lower than when the owner purchased the property. The owner has asked us
to provide an appraisal of the piece of property they would have left. Mr. Saunders suggested we provide
the appraisal but, if we purchase, the cost of the appraisal is subtracted from the purchase price. The cost
of the appraisal is approximately $2,000. Council agreed with the suggestion and requested staff move
forward in that direction.
Donation Request -Life Stream
Council Member Thompson requested a contribution to Life Stream for the number of Clermont children
receiving services. A $17.85 match is given for every $1 donated. They provide summer camp programs
and subsidized child care. Council was agreeable to a $10,000 donation and asked staff to place on the
next meeting agenda.
Handicap Parking
Council Member Goodgame suggested a 20 percent increase in the number of handicap spaces for certain
businesses. City Manager Saunders suggested making a change to the Land Development Regulations
based on percentage and Council was agreeable.
Alcoholic Beverage Licensing
Council Member Goodgame commented restaurants are not able to sell enough food to justify alcohol
sales therefore proposed allowing 30 percent or 40 percent food sales instead of 50 percent. Council
expressed concern with having staff review their audits. City Manager Saunders suggested placing
language in future Conditional Use Permits requiring they serve food without placing a percentage on
food sales. Council agreed with the suggestion and to require a menu.
Carroll Street Survey
Council Member Goodgame commented it was a good report and opted to not distribute it.
Other
Council Member Goodgame suggested placement of a flag for the Historic Village. Council agreed to use
the 125`h Celebration logo.
Council discussed the status of the Jenkins Auditorium evaluation. The report is due in 3 weeks from
Gatorsktch. Council scheduled a workshop to be held on November 4 to review the report.
Council and staff discussed a component of a new state law allowing cities to enter into an agreement
with other jurisdictions to annex without being contiguous.
Council Member Goodgame requested an appraisal of the two (2) lots located next to Fire Station No. 1.
Council was not supportive of the request.
City Manager Saunders advised Council the fountain has been installed and should be operational within
a few days however the lights around Center Lake are not complete yet.
ADJOURN: With no further comments, the workshop was adjourned at 8:43pm
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