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08-16-1986 Workshop Meeting . . CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES WORKSHOP MEETING August 16, 1986 A Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Saturday, August 16, 1986. The meeting was called to order at 8:00 a.m. by Mayor Pool with the following Council Members in attendance: Council Member Dupee, Council Member Cole and Mayor Pro Tem Turville. City Manager Saunders was also present. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION City Manager Saunders reported that the vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission created by the resignation of Bob Thompson would need to be filled. The Commission's attendance record was discussed and each Council Member was presented with a list of citizens who had expressed an interest in serving on the Commission. PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE SIGN ORDINANCE The Council had previously stated that they would like to have the question of revising the sign ordinance placed on the ballot for a "straw vote". Mr. Saunders stated that he believed a detailed survey, mailed to each Clermont resident and published in the newspaper, would better serve the City. After some dIscussion, it was the consensus of Council to conduct a survey instead of placing the matter on the November ballot. JAYCEE BEACH HOUSE AND BOAT RAMP FEES It was explained that the City normally charges the boat ramp fee from Memorial Day through Labor Day, but that Finance Director Van Zile wished to keep the Beach House open on weekends past Labor Day on a month by month basis to see if it was feasible to to keep the building open and continue charging the ramp fee. It was determined that one person could handle both operations, and the Council agreed to continue the operation on a month by month basis. ELKS CLUB PARKING LOT It was reported that for several years the City and Elks Club maintained an agreement that the Elks Club parking lot could be used as a municipal parking lot, and in return the City provided all maintenance, The agreement expired several months ago, and the parking lot is in need of an overlay costing between $5,000 and $7,000. In the past the area has not been used extensively as a municipal parking lot and is not really needed as such. City Manager Saunders proposed that the City not renew the agree- ment. The Council agreed that the lot was not needed for additional parking and that the City should not expend the money needed for repairs. UTILITY DEPOSIT INCREASE It was reported that Finance Director Van Zile had recommended increasing the required utility deposit from the current $25 to $65. It was explained that at this time, due to the billing cycle, if someone leaves without paying their bill, the City normally gets left with a two months outstanding bill. Sixty- five dollars would cover the two months worth of charges. This increase in the deposit fee would help the City reduce its "bad debt" write-offs by 60% to 70%. - - CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES WORKSHOP MEETING August 16, 1986 Page -2- The City Council agreed that this would be a good practice, and instructed that this item be placed on the agenda of a future Council meeting. COUNTY CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER City Manager Saunders reported that the County now has a code enforcment officer assigned specifically to enforce contractor licenses. Although the City has an ordinance which directs the County to do all building inspections, it does not include the enforcement of contractor licensing. City Manager Saunders further stated that he felt it was a good idea to include the enforcement officer in the City's ordinance and advised the Council that he would be presenting a revised Building Ordinance as an agenda item that would include a section on the County enforcing contractor licensing. The Council agreed with this recommendation. GARBAGE SERVICE FRANCHISES It was reported that the City had franchises with two commercial garbage carriers that were going to expire within the next sixty to ninety days. Several other carriers have also expressed an interest in franchising within the City. Mr. Saunders further explained that the City could offer an exclusive franchise to one carrier or an open franchise with specific requirements to be met for doing business within the City. It was determined that this item would be placed on the agenda for an October Council meeting. RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY It was explained that discussion of the purchase of the railroad right- of-way should be placed back on the agenda for a future meeting in order to reconsider the City's last offer and decide if a more substantial offer should be made for the property. ELECTION PROCEDURE PROBLEMS The Council and City Manager discussed the problems arising from the City's present Election Ordinance which include overlapping dates, conflicts concerning the opening and closing of voter registration books, and other deadlines which must be met, Mr. Saunders proposed that after this election, the City either conform with the County or go back to having the general election in November and a runoff in December, if necessary. It was agreed by Council to discuss this matter further after the November election. BOAT DOCK ON CITY OWNED PROPERTY It was reported that there was still one boat dock, owned by a private individual, on City owned property. It is known as the Brent dock and is located on Lakeshore Drive, past Lake Avenue, in the ninety degree curve. The City has allowed the dock to remain as long as' the owner provided proper liability insurance coverage. It was explained that the dock is an extreme liability for the City and is in a state of dis- repair. Mr. Saunders stated that he believed it would be better to have the dock removed to eliminate any chance for future liability claims. -- . CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES WORKSHOP MEETING August 16, 1986 Page -3- The Council concurred with Mr. Saunders recommendation. INTER-LOCAL AGREEMENT It was reported that the City had received a model inter-local agreement from the County, which would be between the County and City, for reviewing development plans within the area of concern around the City. The City Staff will be reviewing and making suggested changes to the agreement. Copies will be presented to Council for their comments, CITY COUNCIL COMPENSATION City Manager Saunders informed the Council that an ordinance concerning the increase in compensation for Council Members would be on the agenda for. the next Council meeting. It was indicated that the effective date would be January of 1988 which would be the earliest date after wh1ch all Council Members had been elected or re-elected to their seats. All members would receive the increase at the same time, WORKSHOP It was reported that another Council Workshop should be held prior to September 23, 1986 to review all Comprehensive Plan requested amend- ments. HIGH SCHOOL PARKING SITUATION Council Member Turville expressed his concern over the parking situation at the High School. City Manager Saunders stated that he would talk to the principal to see if something could be worked out about the parking, as well as the problem of traffic congestion being caused when parents drop off their children in the morning. MISCELLANEOUS PROBLEMS Various maintenance problems around the City were discussed, as well as the problem of the Circle K Store becoming a late night gathering place, It was explained that the Police Department is aware of the situation, and doing what is necessary to alleviate the problem. There being no further discussion, ~nw~1l:10 R ert A. poo' , Mayor a.m. Attest: Clerk