06-27-2001 Workshop Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT
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COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING
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A Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Wednesday, June 27,
2001, at the Police Department. Mayor Turville called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Council
Members Biddle, MacLauchlin, Mullins and Renick were present, also present were City
Manager Saunders and Finance Director Van Zile. Mayor Turville welcomed those present.
Mayor Turville then recognized attorney George Hovis. Mr. Hovis stated that he had been in
contact with representatives of Home Depot, who were unhappy that the City Council had tabled
their hearing for a Conditional Use Permit until the second Council meeting of July, and asked if
there was any way the hearing could be moved forward to the July 10, 2001 Council meeting.
After discussion, it was the consensus that City Manager Saunders would contact City Attorney
Guthrie the following morning for his opinion, and then relay the information to Mr. Hovis.
Finance Director Van Zile provided the City Council with an overview of the Communications
Tax Simplification Law. Mr. Van Zile reviewed the proposed ordinances with the City Council
and explained that they would be on the agenda of the next City Council meeting for final
adoption.
Mayor Turville introduced Mona Phipps. Ms. Phipps explained to the City Council that she is
working on a project to possibly acquire the Marilyn Langley property located on Lakeshore
Drive as a City park. She explained the possibility of funding through the Florida Forever Grant
program.
City Manager Saunders stated that, if the City Council was interested in this project, he could
work with Ms. Phipps.
Council Member MacLauchlin stated that she and Ms. Phipps had researched the Grant and had
been on the site. She stated she felt it would be a good area for a park.
It was the consensus of the City Council to support this idea and Mr. Saunders stated he would
move forward with the application process.
City Manager Saunders then discussed potential budget workshop dates with the City Council
and tentatively set July 31, August 2 and August 9 as workshop dates for reviewing the proposed
budget for next year.
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Mr. Saunders then discussed with the City Council proposed stormwater projects, explaining that
the Bloxam Avenue project had been postponed this year in order to proceed with the de-
mucking project at Center Lake. He stated that it appeared the City would receive some Grant
funds from the Lake County Water Authority for the Crystal Lake project.
After discussion it was the consensus of the City Council that the Bloxam Avenue project should
be the number one project for next year, with the Crystal Lake project being number two.
Finance Director Van Zile then discussed with the City Council the increase in the billing for the
first month of the new tiered water rate schedule. Mr. Van Zile stated that consumption actually
went up rather than decreased, as had been hoped. City Manager Saunders explained that this
was the first billing cycle following the new tiered rate schedule and stated he thought that once
people received their bills we would see an effort for conservation the following month.
Council Member Renick stated that she has had some discussions with St. Johns River Water
Management District representatives and that they would like to schedule a workshop with the
City Council to discuss water usage in the area and the City's Consumptive Use Permit.
It was the consensus of the City Council that this would be a good meeting and should be
scheduled as soon as possible.
Mayor Turville stated he would like to schedule a meeting with the new Mayor of Minneola to
discuss the joint planning area.
City Manager Saunders stated he would schedule the meeting as soon as possible.
City Manager Saunders then discussed with the City Council the provision for liquidated
damages as it related to the closeout of construction of Fire Station #1. He explained that The
Hartford Company, the bonding company for the contractor, is requesting that liquidated
damages be waived citing their quick response in completing the project once they became
involved.
City Manager Saunders stated that he recommended that the liquidated damages be stopped at the
actual time that The Hartford took over the job. Mr. Saunders stated he would bring this matter
back to the City Council at a regular Council meeting for a decision.
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City Manager Saunders then informed the City Council that the Lost Lake Reserve developers
are planning to request a Community Development District (CDD) for the project. He stated that
he would like to place this on a future agenda as a discussion item prior to the actual public
hearings to determine if any interest exists on the part of the City Council before scheduling the
public hearings.
It was the consensus of the City Council that this would be a good process.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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