09-17-2009 Special MeetingCity of Clermont
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 17, 2009
FINAL PUBLIC HEARING -FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010 BUDGET
The Clermont City Council met in a special meeting on Thursday, September 17, 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, Thompson and Hogan. Other City officials present were: City Manager Saunders,
Assistant City Manager Gray, Administrative Services Director Van Zile, and City Clerk Ackroyd.
Resolution No.1627 Adopt Ad Valorem Millage Rate of 3.1420 for the 2009-2010 Fiscal Year
City Clerk Ackroyd read Resolution 1627 aloud in its entirety.
A Resolution of the City of Clermont of Lake County, Florida, adopting the ad valorem millage rate for
the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2009, and ending September 30, 2010; providing for collection of
taxes; providing an effective date.
Mayor Turville stated the taxes have been the same the last couple of years. We are generating 11.74 percent fewer dollars
than the rolled back rate. Clermont taxes remain the second lowest in Lake County.
Mayor Turville opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Turville closed the public hearing.
Council Member Mullins moved for adoption of Resolution 1627' seconded by Council Member
Good~ame. The motion passed with all members present voting "aYe"
Resolution No. 1628 Adopt Budget Resolution for the 2009-2010 Fiscal Year
Mayor Turville read Resolution 1628 aloud in its entirety.
A Resolution of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida, adopting the tentative budget for the 2009-
2010 Fiscal Year.
Mayor Turville opened the public hearing.
Bev and Mark Anderson discussed expanding the tennis program and recommended additional tennis courts.
Council Member Thompson commented on recognizing the ecanomic benefits related to sports programs. A goal of the
City Council is to rank priorities of where to direct funds and all agreed to focus attention on health and fitness.
Assistant City Manager Gray noted Mark and Bev Anderson. run the summer tennis program and it is outstanding. They
obtained $20,000 from the U. S. Tennis Association for us. The City appreciates their commitment and is a great asset to
the recreation program and the community.
Mayor Turville closed the public hearing.
City of Clermont
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 17, 2009
Council Member Goodgame moved to approve Resolution 1528; seconded by Council Member Hogan
City Manager Saunders stated the 5 year Capital Improvement Pian (CIP) is attached to Exhibit A which will help us with
grant programs.
Council Member Goodgame amended the motion to include the CIP; seconded by Council Member
Hogan. The motion passed with all members present voting "aye".
City Manager Saunders commended staff for their work on the budget. He reminded Council of the service for Officer
Sayers on Friday at gam to be held at Celebration of Praise Church. Afterwards, there will be a reception at Jenkins
Auditorium.
Furthermore, Mr. Saunders noted the City has a program in place in the event an employee is sick or injured, employees
can donate accumulated leave to someone who has used all of their accrued time. Employees have inquired about
donating time to Officers Sayers account to be paid out to the beneficiary. This would be good to add to the policy and
would like to bring back to Council, if interested. Mayor Turville suggested language in the policy to describe when to
occur to serve the intended purpose. City Manager Saunders stated there would be limits on what employees can do.
ADJOURN: With no further comments, the meeting was adjourned at 7:34pm.
APPROVED:
s
Harold S. Turville, Mayor
ATTEST:
>~
~,..~~,/
Tracy Atk>oyd; City Cl rk
',
2