07-22-1999 Workshop Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT
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COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING
July 22, 1999
A Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held July 22,
1999, at the Police Department The meeting was called to order by Mayor Harold
Turville, Jr. at 6:00 p.m. with the following Council Members in attendance: Council
Member Wolfe, Council Member Biddle, Council Member Lamb and Council Member
Brown. Also present was City Manager Wayne Saunders, and Finance Director Van
Zile.
Mayor Turville discussed with the Council the possibility of changing our agendas for
Council Meetings to include a Consent Agenda. It was consensus to include Consent
Agenda items on future Council Agendas.
Mayor Turville then welcomed Tim McNicholas and Angela Wishart representing C.T.
Hsu, Inc. Mr. McNicholas and Ms. Wishart provided a review of the Space Needs
Analysis. They explained that they had received questionnaires and worksheets back
from all personnel and they are in the process of compiling this data to produce the
final document.
Council Member Wolfe asked about the status of the use of the existing hospital.
Council Members Lamb and Turville explained that this had been discussed at a
previous workshop when the report was presented to the Council from Mr. McNicholas.
They stated that there was consensus that we should pursue a new facility rather than
trying to convert the old hospital.
Mr. McNicholas then discussed with the Council the size of the proposed Council
Chambers and other Council needs for the new City Hall. C. T. Hsu representatives left
the meeting at approximately 6:50 p.m.
Mayor Turville then welcomed representatives of Cooper Memorial Library who
proceeded in presenting to the Council a request for additional funding for the
upcoming year. They explained that their request is approximately $22,000 in addition
to last year's contribution. City Manager Saunders explained that in a previous meeting
with Library Board Members he had been told that an additional $14,000 would be
requested and this is the amount that has been included in the proposed budget. The
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Council stated that they would take the Library's request under consideration along
with the other budget issues. The Library representatives left the meeting at
approximately 7:25 p.m.
Council next discussed the proposed Mainstreet project, including a review of how the
project would be funded. Council Member Lamb asked how other cities are involved
financially in their Mainstreet programs and stated that it was difficult to look at
funding new programs when we are proposing a tax increase to meet our current needs.
The possibility of a Community Development District Block Grant was also discussed.
City Manager Saunders explained that in order to be successful in acquiring these
grants, substantial matches are required and most cities that he is aware of have
matched the maximum of $225,000 in order to acquire the block grants for their
Redevelopment Districts.
There were several positive comments from those in the audience regarding the
Mainstreet Program. Chris Chachetti was present to explain that there is support from
other areas of the community outside of the downtown district, because of the
importance to everyone in the City.
Funding of the Mainstreet Program was discussed. Council Member Biddle explained
that the downtown would like $30,000 from the City of Clermont to support the
Mainstreet Program. Council discussed the possibility of $20,000. City Manager
Saunders recommended that the possibility of using $20,000 from the Community
Redevelopment Agency money and the City could budget $20,000 to assist in the
Streetscape Program and this money could possibly come from the infrastructure fund
whereas a contribution to the CRA could not be from that fund. Council agreed that
this would probably be a good solution to the funding.
Finance Director Van Zile then referred the City Council back to our budget documents
and reminded the Council that the budget document does include a proposed one-half
mil increase to help cover the cost of the full time Fire Department.
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City Manager Saunders asked for direction on the Library and it was consensus of the
Council to include the proposed $14,000 increase in the funding.
Council next discussed the Chamber of Commerce request and no changes in the
proposed budget were recommended.
City Manager Saunders then provided each Council Member with a handout' that
included all of the proposed administrative salaries. After review it was consensus of
Council to include these amounts in the proposed budget.
City Manager Saunders stated that this completed the review of the proposed budget
document and that Finance Director Van Zile would proceed with compiling the
proposed document for distribution for the first public hearing.
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Attest:
Harold S. Turville, Jr., Mayor
"~oseph E. V~ile, City Clerk