05-18-2010 Workshop City of Clermont
MINUTES
COUNCIL WORKSHOP
MAY 18, 2010
The Clermont City Council met in a workshop on Monday, May 18, 2010 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, City Attorney Mantzaris, and Assistant City Manager Gray.
City Manager Saunders reported on the Lake County Board of County Commission meeting in regards to
the Rural Protection Area of the Conserve II property.
Item No. 1 - Waterfront Park
City Manager Saunders provided an update on the swim area. At this time, we have the visibility needed
to open the beach. Staff is waiting on the results of additional testing to confirm. Council and staff
discussed possible signage in the event the swim area is open to the public.
Item No. 2 — Historic Society
The Historical Society has requested charging a fee for the use of the meetings rooms and full use of
funds for a part time person. City Attorney Mantzaris clarified the way the agreement is written, the City
Manager can make this decision as long as it has no cost to the city. The consensus of the Council is to
allow the Historical Society to decide.
Item No. 3 — Utilities West Water Plant Site
Council and staff discussed five (5) possible location sites. Council prefers to bring two (2) sites to the
agenda for consideration with Bishop Field as the first choice and the Cemetery location as an alternate
site.
Item No. 4 — Utilities Reuse Rates
City Manager Saunders reviewed the potable and reclaimed infrastructure comparison. The Council
agreed to keep the rates the same and will review it again in 6 months.
Item No. 5 — Spray field Property
Lake County has requested to purchase the spray field property for $2 million outright with no
obligations. Staff would like to use the funds towards the Inland Groves property and has a preliminary
plan approved by Council and State. Council agreed to ask $2.1 million for the property and if Lake
County agrees, place it on an agenda.
Item No. 6 — Christian Life Center
City Manager Saunders informed Council of the Baptist Church offer to sell the Christian Life Center to
the City for $2.5 million. The Council is not interested in pursuing that offer at this time.
Item No. 7 — Branding Project
Staff received three (3) submittals for the City Branding project. Council agreed to place on an agenda to
reject and to re- advertise.
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City of Clermont
MINUTES
COUNCIL WORKSHOP
MAY 18, 2010
Item No. 8 — No Smoking in Parks
Council Member Goodgame requested a no smoking policy at all city parks. The consensus of the
Council was to allow smoking only in designated areas and post signs at staff's discretion.
Item No. 9 — Public Comments Time Limits
Council Member Goodgame preferred a time limit of 3 to 5 minutes unless presenting. Council agreed to
not pass a formal rule and requested staff place a statement on the agenda to limit comments to 3 to 5
minutes.
Item No. 10 - Other
City Manager Saunders asked Council if they would be interested in pursuing the purchase of the office
building at the corner of the Police Station. This would allow for more flexibility on the design of the new
Police Station and additional parking. Council agreed to have staff contact the owner to determine if there
are any interest in selling the property then, obtain an appraisal.
City Manager Saunders provided the latest update on the red light camera legislation. Staff will continue
to work with ATS on an agreement and will conduct an analysis before bringing the agreement before
Council.
The budget workshops were scheduled for July 14 and 15 and, if necessary July 19. Another workshop
was tentatively scheduled for June 2.
City Manager Saunders advised Council of a time change for the Closed Litigation Session meeting. It
will begin at 6:15pm.
Preliminary time lines were distributed of the Waterfront Pavilion and Jenkins Replacement Building
projects.
City Manager Saunders invited Council to attend the Employee Recognition breakfast to be held on June
11 at Jenkins Auditorium.
City Manager Saunders provided an update in regards to the comments made by Dr. Lucas at the last
Council meeting.
City Manager Saunders distributed the Annual CAFR to the City Council.
ADJOURN: With no further comments, the workshop was adjourned at 7:46pm.
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