06-01-1993 Workshop Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT
MINUTES
WORKSHOP MEETING
June 1, 1993
A Workshop Meeting of the City CoUncil of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday,
June 1, 1993 in the City Hall Conference Room. The meeting was called to order by
Mayor Pool at 7:00 p.m. with the following Council Members in attendance: Council
Member Norquist, Council Member Turville, Council Member Cole, and Council
Member Ivey. Also present was City Manager Saunders, Police Chief Tyndal,
Detective Cheatam, and Attorney Baird,
Water Systems
City Manager Saunders updated City Council on the review of the Greater Hills water
system. He then gave City Council an update on the proposed agreement betw~n the
City and ZOM Development, Inc. for water services to Johns Lake Estates. Funding
and the method of collection of connection fees was reviewed.
Attorney Baird was present to answer questions regarding the agreement. City
Manager Saunders indicated the agreement would be placed on the Council Agenda
for approval. Attorney Baird left the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Lucille DeRamus
Lucille DeRamus arrived at the meeting at approximately 7:30 p.m. Mrs. DeRamus
discussed with the Council her concerns with the treatment of her son John DeRamus
regarding two incidents in which he has been involved.
John Cody DeRamus arrived at the meeting at approximately 7:55 p.m. Mayor Pool
stated that there should be an effort from both parties to resolve any conflicts. After
discussion, it was the consensus that the Police Department and DeRamus's should
make every effort to work closely together.
Chief Tyndal, Detective Cheatam, Lucille and John DeRamus left the meeting at
approximately 8:15 p.m.
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Semi-Automated Cart System for Garbage Collection
City Manager Saunders discussed the St. Johns County bid for containers of $41.84.
Also discussed was the possibility of a lease/purchase agreement. A proposal will be
placed before the Council for this project.
Clermont Aluminum Site
City Manager Saunders informed the Council of his meeting with Peoples State Bank
regarding the Clermont Aluminum site. The bank is proceeding with an
environmental assessment of the site as directed by DER. When this assessment is
completed the report will be presented to the City for consideration of the site.
Concrete Bleacher Pads at Palatlakaha Recreation Area
City Manager Saunders indicated that there is enough money in the current budget for
this expenditure assuming there is no unforseen expenditure between now and the end
of the year. It was the consensus of the Council to proceed with this project.
NABFBasebaH Program
Mayor Pool discussed the NABF baseball program and their use of our facilities.
Manager Saunders explained that they had been given the information regarding
schedule and rental fees several weeks ago and they have not submitted any
information to date.
City
South Lake High School Football Program
City Manager Saunders informed the Council that the South Lake High School football
program is now being combined and after discussion it was the consensus to place a
half page ad in the program.
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WORKSHOP MEETING
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Concession, at Jaycee Beach for Bike Rentals
The proposal by Dr. Mike Ray to open a concession at Jaycee Beach for bike rentals
was reviewed. After discussion it was the consensus that placing more bicycles on
this road at this time would not be in the best interest of the area and that we should
encourage Dr. Ray to wait until the Rails to Trails project is a reality to consider this
project.
Meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
Attest:
Van Z' e,~~' 3fClerk