12-03-1996 Workshop Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT
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COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING
DECEMBER 3, 1996
A Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday,
December 3, 1996 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 Cole, Council Member Dupee, Council Member Norquist and
Council Member Sargent. Also present was City Manager Saunders, Finance Director
Van Zile and Bill McCoy. Ray Gilley and Victoria Bucher of Florida Power arrived
at approximately 6:30 p.m.
EmPloyee Medical Insurance
.Finance Director Van Zile provided the Council with a summary of medical insurance
proposed changes..The changes and the associated costs were reviewed with the
Council and there were no objections to the changes. Council Member Norquist
asked if our insurance coverage provided for non-smoking discounts that are allowed
with some other policies. Finance Director Van Zile stated that it was not, but he
would look into that possibility.
City Hall Part Time Person
Finance Director Van Zile and City Manager Saunders discussed with the Council the
need for a part-time person in City Hall. After discussion it was the consensus of the
Council to add this additional position on a part-time basis. Finance Director Van
Zile left the meeting at approximately 6:30 p.m.
Florida Power Telecommunications Antenna
Ray Gilley and Victoria Bucher of Florida Power explained the upcoming Florida
Power request for the installation of an antenna at their substation site on Highland
Avenue. Mr. Gilley explained the purpose of the antenna and provided computer
generated pictures of how the antenna would appear. The Florida Power
representatives left the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
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Underground Power for Improvement Projects
The options of overhead or underground power associated with various improvements
were discussed. It was the consensus that the power along the new section of Osceola
Street between West Avenue and 8th Street be underground. The East Avenue power
lines associated with the improvements at Grand Highway should remain overhead.
Holiday Sign Request
A request by Angella Thompson to place signs along Highway 50 east of East Avenue
that would look like Christmas cards, but would have advertising was discussed. The
bottom of the signs would list the names of people who donate the cost of the sign. It
was the consensus that this should not be permitted.
Lake County Recreation Grant Request
City Manager Saunders discussed the proposed grant request for the Lake County
recreation funding. There were no changes.
Fire Chief Pay
City Manager Saunders discussed the proposed revisions to the fire pay for Chief
Bishop. Council directed City Manager Saunders to place it on a future agenda.
Lake County EMS Agreement
The agreement with Lake County EMS for extrication services to be performed by' our
fire department was discussed. This agreement is to be placed on a future agenda.
Veterinarian
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Mayor Pool asked if the City is aware of a traveling veterinarian who was providing
inoculations at one of the pet stores. City Manager Saunders stated he knew it had
been a problem in the past, but thought it had been discontinued. He will investigate
further.
Jenkins Auditorium Fee Adjustment
The proposed rent adjustments were reviewed for Jenkins Auditorium.
Saunders stated this will be on a furore agenda.
Meeting adjourned at 8:5 p.m.
City Manager
Attest:
Robert A. Pool, Mayor
E. Van Zit~,, City Clerk