01-14-2014 Council Workshop City of Clermont
MINUTES
COUNCIL WORKSHOP
JANUARY 14, 2014
The Clermont City Council met in a workshop on Tuesday,January 14, 2014 in the Council Chambers at
City Hall. Mayor Turville called the workshop to order at 6:18pm with the following Council Members
present: Van Wagner, Mullins, Goodgame and Bates.Other City officials present were: City Manager
Gray.
Building Services Update
Planning and Zoning Director Barbara Hollerand presented the online permitting program and the
current process using the services of Nova Engineering and Environmental, LLC. The proposal included
software, necessary implementation equipment, and additional staff. The financial impact shows an
overall cost savings of$90,712.
Nova Engineering and Environmental were provided with a six month notice of the City's intent to
terminate the contract effective early April 2014. City, Manager Gray stated should Council desire to
continue using outside services for permitting and inspections, he would recommend placing the
services out for bid.
Council discussed using Lake County's services, expenses, staffing increases, and retaining an expected
level of customer service.
Council was supportive of the proposal.
ADJOURN: With no further comments,the workshop was adjourned at 6:44pm.