01-05-1995 Workshop Meeting GITY OF CLERMONT
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January 5, 1995
A Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Thursday,
January 5, 1994 in the City Hall Conference Room. The meeting was called to order
by Mayor Pool at 6:00 p.m. with' the following Council Members in attendance:
Council Member Sargent and Council Member Dupee. Also present was City
'Manager Saunders and Jon Fortier.
Committee Appointment
Mr. Jori Fortier addressed the Council stating that he would like to be considered for
re-appointment to the Code Enforcement Board and that he would also be willing to
serve on the Community Development Block Grant Citizens Advisory Task Force.
Council thanked Mr. Fortier for his interest in the City and he left the meeting at 6:15
p.m.
Board and Commission Appointments
The Council Members then discussed the other Board appointments to be made at the
next regular Council Meeting. City Manager Saunders presented each Council
Member a packet which included copies of letters received by those interested in
serving on the various Boards and Commissions.
Non-Resident Recreation Fees
The Council Members discussed amending the Non-Resident Fees to include a $100
per year family fee as an alternative to the $25 per registration fee. It was agreed to
place this on a future agenda.
Planning & Zoning Fee Schedule
City Manager Saunders discussed the fee schedule changes for the various Planning
and Zoning Commission fees that are now being charged. He indicated that he would
present this at the next Council Meeting for adoption.
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Sidewalk Donation
City Manager Saunders informed the Council Members that Hope Leedom has
volunteered to pay for the construction of a sidewalk from Park Pals restrooms to the
board walk which would make access easier for the elderly and the handicapped. He
is investigating the need for a Storm Water Permit for the additional impervious area.
Council had no objection to this donation.
Palatlakaha Recreation Area Canoe Launch
After discussion of the improvements to be funded by the Dept. of Environmental
Protection $50,000 Grant, it was the consensus of the Council Members to construct a
stationary dock approximately 5' wide and 12' long for the canoe launch.
Max Judy Memorial
A request for the placement of a Max Judy Memorial in the park was discussed. City
Manager Saunders explained that the group's latest idea was a group of benches to be
placed near the playground; No one had any objection to this project.
North Ridge Subdivision Developments
The recent developments regarding the request of the developers of the North Ridge
Subdivision to close the section of Jacks Lake Road that runs south of their proposed
subdivision was discussed. This request has been made to the County Commissioners
and was tabled at their last meeting. City Manager Saunders advised the Council that
Council Members should express their support for this project to our County.
Commissioners.
Greater Construction Water System
City Manager Saunders informed the Council of the recent meeting that he and Mayor
Pool had with Bob Mandell of Greater Construction. The main purpose of the
meeting was to look at the possibility of the City acquiring the existing 16" water line
along Hancock Road that is owned by Lake Hills Utilities. He explained that Mr.
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Mandell has offered to sell the line to the City and has requested the City reconsider
purchasing the entire system.
The details of the project were discussed at length and the Council directed City
Manager Saunders to continue negotiations with Mr. Mandell for the purchase of the
entire system.
Desk Chair
City Manager Saunders then told Council that his desk chair was no longer repairable
and there was no money budgeted for a new chair. He asked to purchase a new chair
and there was no opposition.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Robert A. Pool, Mayor
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