07-28-1997 Workshop Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT
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COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING
July 28, 1997
A Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Monday
July 28, 1997 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 Dupee, Council Member Cole, and Council Member Norquist.
Also present was City Manager Saunders and Finance Director Van Zile.
Budget Discussions
Finance Director Van Zile reviewed with the Council the summary of all funds with
regards to the proposed budget for next year, including position changes and new
personnel. Council was provided with packets indicating the proposals as well as
the proposed capital outlay for all funds. Finance Director Van Zile discussed a
proposed increase in the sewer rate as it related to the Hartman & Associates study.
He also compared the rates with other surrounding cities.
City Hall Hours
Next discussed with the Council was the possibility of changing the hours of City
Hall, possibly opening at 8:30 rather than 8:00 which some cities do in order to
offer their employees time to prepare for the customers that normally come in the
mornings. It was the consensus to keep the existing hours of operation.
Paid Holidays
Paid holidays for all employees was discussed. Finance Director Van Zile
compared holidays of other cities. It was the consensus to add a half day.
Currently employees receive half a day for Christmas eve. It was the consensus
that it should be a full day and depending on what day of the week Christmas falls
on, we could make a determination of the day.
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Organization Contributions
Contributions to various organizations was discussed. It was the consensus to
continue our contribution to the Lake Community Action Agency, specifying the
dollars to go to the Clermont Head Start Program.
Land Payoff
Finance Director Van Zile discussed with the Council the payoff of the debt for the
East Waste Water and Water Plant property. There was no opposition to paying it
off at this time.
Collection Agency
Finance Director Van Zile discussed the proposal to use a collection agency for
uncollected accounts.
Annual Employees Picnic
City Manager Saunders informed the Council of the November 1 annual employees
picnic at Palatlakaha Recreation Area. Finance Director Van Zile left the meeting
at 7:15.
Recodification
City Manager Saunders reminded Council Members that he needed any comments
regarding the recodification as soon as possible and that most of the proposed
changes are merely house-cleaning that has been proposed by the Municipal Code
Corporation to delete items that are no longer relevant or are in conflict with other
State or Federal laws. He explained' that there were new sections regarding
skateboarders, trailers, animals, legal notices and deletion of the residency
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requirement for City Managers. He explained that the trend has been to handle this
requirement through employment agreements.
12th Street and Montrose Street Playground
City Manager Saunders reviewed the equipment to be installed at the new Montrose
Street and 12th Street playground.
Central Business District Drainage Project
City Manager Saunders reviewed the upcoming Central Business District drainage
project and explained that we are bidding this project and hope to bring it before
Council within the next 60 days.
Meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Attest:
Robert A. Pool,
c~'Joseph E. Vag(Zile, City Clerk