07-29-1986 Workshop Meeting
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CITY OF CLERMONT
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WORKSHOP MEETING
July 29, 1986
A Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was
held on Tuesday, July 29, 1986, in the City Hall Conference Room. The
meeting was called to order at 7:00 p,m. by Mayor Pro Tem Turville
with the following Council Members in attendance: Council Member
Cole, Council Member Huff, and Council Member Dupee. Other City
Officials present were City Manager Saunders and Finance Director Van
Zile.
BUDGET MESSAGE REVIEW
Mayor Pool joined the meeting at approximately 7:15 p.m. A revised
copy of the entire proposed budget and budget message which included
all changes previously discussed, was presented to each Council Member.
The Budget Message and percent of change in Revenue and Expenditures
as adjusted by the previous budget changes made up to this point were
reviewed. City Manager Saunders pointed out the reserve allocations
that would have to be made, as shown on Page 5, Table I of the proposed
budget. Transfers from the General Fund to the Capital Replacement
Fund and from the Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund to the General Fund were
discussed.
FIFTH AND SIXTH CENTS GAS TAX
City Manager Saunders also explained that the Lake County Board of
Commissioners are considering adopting the fifth and $ixth cents
optional gas tax. If adopted and an inter local agreement is made
between the cities and county, the City could expect another $44,000
in revenue next year. The money is not included in the proposed
budget at this time. It is also possible that the City may receive
some funds from Lake Apopka Natural Gas, but that is unsure at this
time, so there is no money shown in the budget from them.
LIBRARY REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING
City Manager Saunders pointed out that the same funding level as last
year was included in this year's proposed budget for the library, The
library's request for additional funding was thoroughly reviewed and
discussed. After much discussion, it was the consensus of Council
that the City place an additional $3,000 in the proposed budget as a
contribution to the library contingent upon their fund raising activites
and distributed on a dollar for dollar basis. Normal donations from
local civic organizations will not be considered in the fund raising
activities.
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD ADDITIONAL REQUESTS
Additional requests from the Parks and Recreation Board were discussed
in detail. It was the consensus of Council that $1,800 be placed in
the budget for construction of a half basketball court at the Chestnut
Street Park. The Summer Recreation budget was reviewed, and it was
explained that $5,000 for Recreation Programs under Special Activities,
which is the same amount as in the current year's budget, was included
in the proposed budget.
PART-TIME PERSON FOR CITY HALL
Finance Director Van Zile and City Manager Saunders explained that due
to the increased workload at City Hall, they would like to hire a
part-time person until such time as the new computer system is installed.
It was the consensus of Council that the City could use the remaining
funds in the Planning and Department Budget to fund the position for
the remainder of this fiscal year, and that $1,200 be placed in the
1987 fiscal year budget to fund the position until installation of the
computer system is completed.
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The 'Council was informed that NCR had agreed to order the equipment
and install it prior to October 1, 1986, so the City could have the
accounting system on line to begin the new fiscal year. The City
would not be obligated or required to make any payments until after
October 1, 1986. If the equipment is installed and the City decides
not to purchase it, it will be removed with no reprocussions to the
City.
Finance Director Van Zile excused himself from the meeting at 9:45
p.m.
SALARIES LIST FOR DEPARTMENT HEADS AND CITY MANAGER
City Manager Saunders then presented the Council with a list of the
proposed salaries for Department Heads and the City Manager position.
It was the consensus of Council to include the proposed salaries in
the budget.
There was no further discussion of the proposed budget,
REVISED SIGN ORDINANCE
City Mamager Saunders stated that City Planner Perlick and he had been
working on a revised sign ordinance for the City. Council direction
was requested concerning how restrictive the new ordinance should be,
He further explained that the City was proposing to reduce the maximum
allowable size and height of new signs. Mayor Pool and Council Member
Dupee stated that they would like to have the issue placed on the
November ballot as a "straw vote" to see how the citizens of Clermont
felt of the proposed changes.
COUNCIL MEMBER AND MAYOR SALARIES
Mayor Pool stated that he felt the salaries for Council Members and
the Mayor's position should be adjusted, and he would like this item
placed on the agenda of a future meeting.
WORKSHOP
It was the consensus of Council that a Workshop be held to discuss the
proposed changes to the City's Comprehensive Plan which will be
introduced on August 12, 1986, with the final hearing to be held on
September 23, 1986.
ELKS PARKING LOT
It was explained that at one time the City had an agreement with the
club that the City would maintain the parking lot in exchange for the
lot being open for public parking. The agreement has expired, and Mr.
Saunders asked ,if the Council wished to renew it. It was the consensus
of Council that the City investigate the condition of the parking lot
and see how much it would cost to make any necessary repairs at this
time, and approach th~ Elks' Club to see if they wished to renew the
agreement. City Manager Saunders stated that he would take care of
this matter.
There being no further discussion, t
10:15 p.m.
Attest:
City Clerk