07-19-1994 Workshop Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT
MINUTES
WORKSHOP MEETING
July 19, 1994
A Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday,
July 19, 1994 in the City Hall meeting room. The meeting was called to order by
Mayor Pool at 7:00 p.m. with the following Council Members in attendance: Council
Member Turville, Council Member Cole, Council Member Ivey, and Council Member
Norquist. Also present was City Manager Saunders, Public Services Director Davis,
Wanda Andrews and Joseph Wright.
Wright Sewer Easement
Mr. Wright explained the situation with his new home that is now under construction
behind Clermont Builders Supply. He explained that a sewer easement runs along the
rear of his property adjacent to the foundation of his home. This easement is also
used for ingress and egress to property west of his property. Mr. Wright stated that
he would like the sewer line and the dirt road to be re-located to the south and that he
would be willing to grant a new easement along his south property line to
accommodate the sewer line and the dirt road. It was discussed that a minimum of
10' would be needed On the corner of the old rail road right-of-way which is now
owned by Mr. & Mrs. McCaffrey.
After considerable discussion, the City Council proposed that the sewer line be re-
located if Mr. Wright could obtain the 10' needed from' the McCaffreys and if he
would be willing to pay half of the total cost of the line which is estimated at $16,000
to $20,000. It was discussed that this could be paid in installments over a five-year
period.
City Manager Saunders noted that in order to accomplish this we would also need to
have easements from the property owners to the east and west of Mr. Wright's
property to accommodate the relocation of the sewer line. It would be the intent that
the dirt road to the east of Mr. Wright's would be re-located to the old rail road
property and then curve into the new easement along the south of Mr. Wright's
property, since the City does not own the rail road right-of-way in this location.
CITY OF CLERMONT
MINUTES
WORKSHOP MEETING
July 19, 1994
Page 2
City Manager Saunders told Mr. Wright that as soon as he could reach an agreement
with the McCaffreys for the property needed from them, he would proceed with the
engineering and easements for the re-location. Mr. Wright left the meeting at
approximately 8:30 p.m.
Sewer System Improvements
Public Services Director Davis and City Manager Saunders discussed with the Council
other possible improvements to the sewer system that could help prevent problems in
the future. Emergency generators for the major lift stations and early warning devices
for all lift stations were discussed.
Public Services Director Davis left the meeting at 8:45 and at this time Finance
Director Van Zile joined the meeting.
Budget
The budget for fiscal year 1995 was discussed by City Manager Saunders and Finance
Director Van Zile with the Council. They indicated that at this point in time they are
looking at a deficit in excess of $100,000 in the General Fund and that they would
propose an increase in the ad valorem millage rate.
City Manager Saunders explained that by August 5 the City must return a proposed
millage rate to the County Property Appraiser and that this is on the next regular
agenda. He explained that the Council can lower the millage at a later date if they
can reduce the budget or find additional revenues.
After considerable discussion it was the consensus that a .3 millage increase would be
proposed and brought to the Council at the next regular Council meeting.
Proposed Well and Sewage Treatment Plant
City Manager Saunders presented the Council with cost estimates and funding sources
on the proposed well and sewage treatment plant projects for Hancock Road.
CITY OF CLERMONT
MINUTES
WORKSHOP MEETING
July 19, 1994
Page 3
Also discussed was the proposed line extensions from the Pitt Street/Grand Highway
area and along Hook Street that would divert existing sewage flow to the new facility.
He explained ~at the cost of the well could be in the neighborhood of $300,000 due
to the requirements from the St. Johns Water Authority for construction.
City Engineer Springstead has not completed the estimate for the sewage treatment
plant at this point, but it probably will be in the neighborhood of $6,000,000. They
have requested that the City be placed on the Department of Environmental Protection
revolving loan program list for this project.
The cost of the well would have to be borne by the utility fund reserves with
reimbursement coming from impact fees that would be charged for connections.
Meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m.
Robert A. Pool, Mayor
Attest:
ph E. Van Zilc/,,,~City Clerk