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09-08-2005 Special MeetingCity of Clermont MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING September 8, 2005 •he Clermont Ci Council met in a s ecial meetin on Thursda Se tember 8 2005 in the Council Chamber h' p g y, p sat City Hall. Mayor Hal Turville called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm with the following Council Members present: Council Members Mullins, Goodgame, Ash and Renick. Other City officials present were: City Manager Saunders, Assistant City Manager Gray, Administrative Services Director Van Zile, and City Clerk Ackroyd. BUDGET -FIRST PUBLIC HEARING Tentative Ad Valorem Millage Rate Resolution 1447- Mayor Turville read Resolution 1447 in its entirety. The following citizens questioned the increase in their tax bill: Jose Ferrara, Bill Banzhaf and Cedric Wint. Mayor Turville explained it could be due to an increase in their property assessment. The City of Clermont millage rate has not increased; it has remained the same for the last 5 years. Council Member Mullins moved tentative adoption of Resolution 1447; seconded by Council Member Good ag me. The motion passed with all members present voting "aye ". Tentative Budget Resolution 1448 Mayor Turville read Resolution 1448 aloud by title only. • A Resolution of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida, adopting the budget for the 2005-2006 Fiscal Year. Don Tracy questioned replacement of the Winona Bridge being budgeted. City Manager Saunders explained the project is in the current year budget which ends September 30, 2005. The budget includes a $200,000 expenditure however the project will not be completed before the end of the fiscal year. The Council will adopt a resolution for any carry over items that were not completed in the previous year. Staff would propose to wait until Council makes the decision on which option to consider on the Winona Bridge. If the cost is more than the $200,000 allocated, the additional funds could be taken from reserves. Bill Banzhaf inquired if there would be any streetscape improvements budgeted along Montrose Street. Mr. Saunders noted staff did not identify specific projects however a $200,000 project in the CRA will be identified in the year. Council Member Mullins moved tentative adoption of Resolution 1448; seconded by Council Member Goodgame. The motion passed with all members present voting "aye ". ADJOURN: With no further comments, the special meeting was adjourned at 7:40pm. ~~b:< ,~ r'~~ ~~`~ ~ ' ,. _ APPROVED: _C`_".~ Mayor Harold Turville AT;TE~T: _ Trac Ac -royd, Ci Clerk - ., t.. R