07-17-2007 Budget WorkshopCity of Clermont
MINUTES
BUDGET WORKSHOP
JULY 17, 2007
The Clermont City Council met for a budget workshop on Tuesday, July 17, 2007 in the Council
Chambers at City Hall. Mayor Turville called the workshop to order at 6:00 pm with the following
Council Members present: Council Members Mullins, Goodgame, Hogan and Berlinsky. Other City
officials present were: City Manager Saunders, Administrative Services Director Van Zile, and City
Clerk Ackroyd.
City Manager Saunders inquired if there is interest from Council to sponsor the Halloween Haunted
House again this year. The consensus of the Council was to move forward.
City Manager Saunders presented an overview of the fiscal year 2007/2008 budget. He reviewed
highlights of budgeted projects.
Council and staff discussed the cost of living adjustment for all employees. Council requested increasing
the adjustment and to include all employees. Staff will return to Council with more information at the
next workshop. Also, staff conducted a salary survey which showed a difference of 10 to 12 percent in
various positions as compared to other cities. City Manager Saunders suggested considering an
adjustment next fiscal year.
City Manager Saunders presented a chart comparison of the General Fund departments, a listing of
unfunded projects, an analysis of Ad Valorem Millage Rate Options, amulti-year projection for major
capital projects funding schedule (non utility projects), Inland Groves Property Debt Service and
Community Center Construction Summary for the year 2007 - 2011. Council reviewed each of the
documents.
Council and staff reviewed the Planning and Zoning Department budget. Planner Director Hitt was
present to answer questions. The other department budgets reviewed were City Council, City Clerk, City
Manager, Administrative Services, Legal Services, Other General Government and the Recreation
Department.
Council Member Mullins noted the Downtown Partnership has offered to help pay for trail signs to get
the attention of the public to visit the downtown merchants. They discussed a lamp post sign design.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:13pm.