01-07-1999 Workshop Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT
MINUTES
COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING
January 7, 1999
A Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Monday,
January 7, 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 Biddle, Council Member Wolfe, Council Member Brown and Council
Member Lamb. Also present was City Manager Wayne Saunders, and Principal
Planner, Barry Brown.
Mayor Turville introduced Mr. Bing Hacker with Lennar Homes.
Mr. Hacker discussed with the Council the need for a temporary trailer on their site in
order to house some of their personnel during their expansion. City Manager Saunders
explained that this would be presented to the Council at a future date. Mr. Hacker left
the meeting at approximately 6:15 p.m.
Mayor Turville then introduced Mr. Willie Montgomery, the Clermont Postmaster. Mr.
Montgomery introduced Mr. Mike Malloy, who is also with the Post Office. Mr.
Malloy explained how the Post Office has outgrown the existing location and they are
requesting the City to support them in their desire to secure a new site for a new full
service Post Office. After discussion, it was consensus to place this on a Council
Agenda for a formal vote. Mr. Montgomery and Mr. Malloy left the meeting at
approximately 6:30 p.m.
City Planner, Barry Brown then introduced Mr. Bob Reese who explained to the
Council that they are planning a Sonny's Restaurant on the South side of Highway 50
and that a small scale Comprehensive Plan amendment is needed in order to allow this
type of development on the property. After discussion, it was consensus that a
Developer's Agreement be drafted regarding the mixed use and the specific requests by
Mr. Reese.
The City Council then reviewed the list of names that have been submitted for possible
appointments to City Boards and Commissions. The Council also discussed an
appointment that needs to be made to fill the vacated CRA Board position that was
formerly held by Mr. Biddle.
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MINUTES
COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING
January 7, 1999
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Council Member Lamb then expressed her opinion that the City Council should go in a
new direction with regards to a City Attorney and that the greatest need for the Council
at this time was for someone with extensive land use background. It was consensus that
the City should advertise for attorneys that may be interested in serving the City
Council.
Next, the City Council discussed the status of the City's Consulting Engineer,
Springstead and Associates. After considerable discussion there was consensus that no
new projects would be assigned to Springstead and Associates without Council
approval; however, they should complete any projects that they are currently involved
in.
The Council next discussed the possibility of adding lights for the existing soccer field
at Palatlakaha Park. City Manager Saunders stated that he would provide the Council
with the cost for these lights.
The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Attest:
Harold S. Turville, Jr., Mayor
~-'~J'Joseph'E. Var~e, City/Clerk