06-21-1995 Workshop Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT
MINUTES
COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING
JUNE 21, 1995
A Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held
Wednesday June 21, 1995 in the City Council Chambers. The meeting was called to
order by Mayor Pool at 6:10 p.m. with the following Council Members in attendance:
Council Member Sargent, Council Member Norquist, Council Member Dupee, and
Council Member Cole. Also present was City Manager Saunders and Jeff Biddle.
Jeff Biddle Property on Montrose Street and West Avenue
City Manager Saunders introduced Jeff Biddle who recently purchased property on the'
southwest corner of Montrose Street and West Avenue. Mr. Biddle discussed his
conceptual ideas for the property which included converting the main house to a bed
and breakfast with the possibility of a small restaurant and antique shop in one of the
out-buildings and personal residence.
City Manager Saunders discussed the need for a rezone of the property and a
Conditional Use Permit in order to accomplish Mr. Biddle's goals. City Council
thanked Mr. Biddle for his information and. he indicated he would proceed with the
necessary applications for the conversion of the property. Mr. Biddle left the meeting
at approximately 6:45 p.m.
Water Patrol
City Manager Saunders discussed the request to establish a lake patrol to help control
the boating activities along our shorelines that he had received from Don Tracy. He
explained to the Council that he discussed this with the City Attorney who researched
the matter and found that the City does not have any jurisdiction on the lakes.
The Council discussed requesting the Sheriff's Department and the Fish and Game
Commission for additional patrols.
CITY OF CLERMONT
MINUTES
COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING
JUNE 21, 1995
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Agriculture Museum Resolution
City Manager Saunders discussed the Lake County Florida Agricultural Museum
Committee's request to support locating the Florida Agriculture Museum in Lake
County. He reviewed a proposed resolution and stated it would be on the next regular
Council agenda.
Sidewalk Additions
City Manager Saunders discussed the proposed sidewalk additions to be done during
this fiscal year. After discussion, it was the consensus that we would place a priority
list on the next agenda for approval.
Meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
Robert A. Pool, Mayor
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