03-29-1994 Workshop Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT
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WORKSHOP MEETING
March 29, 1994
A Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday,.
March 29, 1994 in the City Hall meeting room. The meeting was called to order by
Mayor Pool at 6:30 p.m. with the following Council Members in attendance: Council
Member Norquist, Council Member Cole, and Council Member Ivey. Council
Member Turville arrived at 6:45 p.m. Also present was City Manager Saunders, City
Attorney Baird, Public Service Director Davis, Finance Director Van Zile, and
representatives from Precision Meters.
Jodway/Motel 8 Water Billing Dispute
Mayor Pool stated that the purpose of the meeting was to review the situation with
Motel 8 regarding the allegations that Mr. Jodway has made concerning over-billing.
City Manager Saunders presented each Council Member with a packet of materials
and a summary of the various complaints that Mr. Jodway has made regarding
possible reasons for overcharge. He discussed in detail with the Council and reviewed
with them the past several year's meter readings.
Council Member Turville arrived at 6:45 p.m.
.Mayor Pool then gave Mr. Jodway an opportunity to respond. Representatives from
Precision Meter made comments on their meters and their reliability and testing.
It was explained that no decisions could be made at this time because the meeting was
a workshop. Mayor Pool thanked Mr. Jodway for attending the meeting and he left at
approximately 7:35 p.m.
Garbage Pickup Problems
Problems that have occurred regarding garbage pickup were discussed, in particular,
piles of trash that remain on the curb for several days. It was suggested that we
revise the way we notify residents regarding the proper procedures.
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Abandoned Vehicles
Next discussed was the problem with abandoned vehicles along Bloxam Avenue and
City Manager Saunders stated that he would meet with the Code Enforcement Officer
regarding these trucks.
Dump Area on School Street
Council Member Cole stated that we needed to take a look at the area north of the
intersection of School Street and DeSoto Street. It appears to be an area where people
dump trash and should be cleaned up.
Hazardous Materials
The Council then discussed the need for pickup of hazardous materials.
West Avenue Property Cleanup
City Manager Saunders updated the Council regarding the removal of the old slab on
City property at the north end of West Avenue. He explained that during the removal
process they discovered two large foundation blocks that were too large to remove.
The removal company will give us an estimate for breaking up these structures and
removing them. Also discovered was a pit that had a strong fuel odor. City Manager
Saunders will contact an authorized clean-up company to advise as to a potential
problem.
Dole Citrus Property Appraisal
City Manager Saunders informed the Council that an estimated cost for the appraisal
of the Dole-Citrus property was $1,000 and suggested to get three comparative costs
for the appraisal and move ahead with it as soon as possible. No Council Member
disagreed with this.
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Jaycee Beach Area Parking Fees
The Council discussed the proposed fee for parking at Jaycee Beach and it was the
consensus that it should be $2 per carload with an annual City of Clermont resident
pass at no charge.
Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Robert A. Pool, Mayor
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