07-10-1996 Workshop Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT
MINUTES
COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING
JULY 10, 1996
A Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Monday,
July 10, 1996 in the City Hall meeting 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 Sargent, and Council Member Dupee. Also present
was City Manager Saunders and Finance Director Van Zile.
Chief Tyndal's Retirement Celebration
City Manager Saunders discussed the ideas for Chief Tyndal's retirement party. He
indicated that the proposed date was August 23. Catering the event and the use of
Jenkins Auditorium was discussed. The Council directed City Manager Saunders to
move ahead with the plans.
Chief Tyndal's Retirement Gift
An appropriate retirement gift for Chief Tyndal was discussed. After discussion, City
Manager Saunders suggested they consider giving him his police cruiser. City
Council was in agreement that this would be a good idea and requested that he contact
City Attorney Baird how this should be accomplished.
New Police Chief Selection
City Manager Saunders discussed his ideas regarding the selection for a new police
chief. The Charter does place the responsibility for final selection with the City
Manager, however, he felt that the selection of a police chief should include Council
and citizen input. He explained the assessment center concept of review and City
Council agreed that this would probably be a good process to use. He explained that
he would talk with the Council later regarding definite plans for selection.
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Ad Valorem Tax Incentive
City Manager Saunders explained the procedure for placing the Ad Valorem Tax
Incentive on the ballot and the Council agreed we should move ahead and place it on
the November 5 ballot.
Kings Ridge Garbage Pickup
City Manager Saunders discussed the possibility of contracting with a private hauler
for the garbage collection from the Kings Ridge development. He explained that
South Lake Refuse would be willing to collect this garbage since they already
collected in the area. Since there are only a few homes at this time, it is very
expensive for the City to make the collection at this time. The Council directed City
Manager Saunders to contact Kings Ridge and discuss the proposal with them to see if
they had any problem with a private hauler on an interim basis.
Fire Department Auxiliary
City Manager Saunders explained that the Fire Department Auxiliary is a privately
formed group who raise funds for the volunteer fire department. The organization is
completely independent from the City.
1996-97 Budget Review
The review of the proposed 1996-97 budget was continued. Each Council Member
was given a copy of the proposed capital outlay which was reviewed in its entirety by
Finance Director Van Zile and City Manager Saunders. Any comments or changes
were noted by Finance Director Van Zile on the draft. Individual fund summaries
were presented and reviewed. They explained to the Council that a final document
would be presented for adoption.
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Water Rate Study
City Manager Saunders discussed the possibility of conducting a water rate study.
After discussion, it was the consensus to get prices for this type of a study.
Donation Requests
City Manager Saunders discussed with the Council several requests from outside
organizations for contributions from the City which include Childhood Development
Services, South Lake High School Renaissance Program, and the Athletic Boosters.
The City Council agreed no funding should be provided through tax dollars for these
services. The Council was informed that $1,000 has been included in the current
budget for Lake Community Action Agency with a restriction that the money could
only be used in the Clermont Head Start Program.
Department Head Salaries for 1997
City Manager Saunders distributed to the Council a list of Department Heads' current
salaries and proposed salaries for 1997. Following discussion, Finance Director Van
Zile noted the proposed changes as discussed by the Council and indicated this would
be included in the final budget.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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