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03-04-1993 Workshop Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES WORKSHOP MEETING March 4, 1993 A Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Thursday, March 4, 1993 in the City Hall Conference Room. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pool at 7:30 p.m. with the following Council Members in attendance: Council Member Turville, Council Member Norquist, and Council Member Ivey. Also present was City Manager Saunders. Semi-Automated Garbage Pickup Mayor Pool introduced Terry Fett of Otto Industries, Inc. Mr. Fett presented to the Council his recommendations for a standard garbage container for City residents which would include semi-automated pickup. After considerable discussion, it was the consensus that Mr. Fett stay in contact with City Manager Saunders regarding any bids for the containers that the City of Clermont would be able to take advantage of and that the once a week semi-automated pickup would be discussed further in this year's budget workshops. Mr. Fett left the meeting at 8:45 p.m. Sewer Line Project for Sunnydell Drive City Manager Saunders provided the Council with updated costs for a liner system and for a new sewer line. It was the consensus that a sewer line replacement would be in the best interest of the City and this would be brought to the Council at the next regular meeting. Proposed Storm Water Project for West Lakeshore Drive The Council agreed 'that this project was needed and would review the request at the next regular Council meeting. Cooper Memorial Library Parking Lighting City Manager Saunders indicated that Bonnie Ray from the Library asked for additional lighting in the Library parking lot. He has asked Florida Power to make a recommendation for lighting this area. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES WORKSHOP MEETING March 4, 1993 Page 2 Lake County Recreational Project Requests Lake County has requested that the City submit recreation projects to be considered by the County for funding in their next fiscal year. The Council discussed the need of additional ball fields as well as the need for additional boat ramp facilities. It was the consensus that this year's request be for additional support from the County for ball fields for both baseball and softball. Proposed Fork Lift Purchase City Manager Saunders informed the Council that $7,000 was budgeted for a fork lift. The Public Works staff has located a used fork lift for $5,500. He described the equipment to the Council and stated that it would be on the next Board agenda for approval. Yard Waste Sites Council discussed the possibility of transporting yard waste to the Sumter County compost site, continuing use of the Mascotte compost site, and a possible Clermont compost site. Council Member Turville indicated that Minneola may also be interested in a joint compost site and that we should keep in contact regarding this. Hooks Road land fill site was discussed as a possible compost site. It was the consensus that we should find an alternative site. A 10 acre parcel of the Fosgate property adjacent to City owned property on Mohawk Road was discussed, and the Council directed City Manager Saunders to pursue the site. Possible Storm Water Retention Site The property located behind Florida Power on DeSoto Street which is no longer used by Florida Power was discussed as a storm water retention site. City Manager Saunders stated that City Engineer Springstead suggested that this would be a good area for storm water retention for the business district. Council requested that City Manager Saunders obtain additional information on this project. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES WORKSHOP MEETING March 4, 1993 Page 3 Lake Correctional Crew City Manager Saunders stated that the Lake Correctional Institute is willing to provide a supervised crew to the City for one or two days per week. He indicated he would like lunches to be purchased for the crews when they are in the City limits. Council had no objections to this. Rodney Griffin Mayor Pool stated that he had been contacted by Rodney Griffin regarding community service hours he needed to perform. Following a discussion, City Manager Saunders stated that we would be glad to work with Mr. Griffin and that he should contact him regarding his service hours. Burned Houses Mayor Pool asked about the status of the houses that had recently burned in Clermont. City Manager Saunders stated that the owners are given a notice with a specific time frame for demolition and clean-up, but he was not sure about the time frame of the two recently burned homes. Possible Montrose Street Temporary Closing Mayor Pool stated the Garden Club had contacted him about possibly closing a portion of Montrose Street for the annual garden show. City Manager Saunders reminded Council that they had discussed this previously and felt it was unnecessary to close the street for the small number of judges on Friday, and this would inconvenience the downtown merchants. Narcotic Task Force for Lake County Sheriff Knupp is proposing a narcotics task force and is requesting that cities loan an officer to the Sheriff's office for one year for the task force. After discussion, it was the consensus that the City is limited with regards to our manpower and budget and CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES WORKSHOP MEETING March 4, 1993 Page 4 that we will be glad to cooperate with the Sheriff as we have in the past, but would not be able to provide a full-time person for his use. Tree Removal The removal of a tree on 7th Street and one on DeSoto Street was discussed. The recommendation from Joe Bishop, Lake County Forester is to remove the trees. No Council Member had a problem with the removal of the tree on 7th Street, but no decision was made on the tree on DeSoto so that Council Members have an opportunity to personally inspect it. Motel 8 Lawsuit City Manager Saunders stated that Mr. Jodway, owner of Motel 8 has retained an attorney· We have received a letter from his attorney stating that he feels that Mr. Jodway was overcharged for water usage. After discussion City Manager Saunders recommended the letter be forwarded to the City's liability insurance carder for their review and recommendations· Orange Blossom Breakfast City Manager Saunders reminded Council of the Orange Blossom Breakfast to be held at 7:30 a.m. Friday, March 5. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. Attest: ~'Robert A P~I, Mayor · Jan Zi~,~Ci{y Clerk