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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-02-1992 Workshop Meeting® • CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES WORKSHOP MEETING June 2, 1992 A Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday, June 2, 1992 in the City Hall Conference Room. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pool with the following Council Members in attendance: Mayor Pro Tem Turville, Council Member Norquist, Council Member Cole, and Council Member Ivey. Also present was City Manager Saunders, City Attorney Baird and Police Chief Tyndal. GASOLINE POWERED BOATS ON INTERNAL LAKES ORDINANCE Mr. Baird submitted a proposed ordinance limiting the horsepower on land locked lakes to 40 h.p. After considerable discussion the Council agreed the horsepower should be limited to 10 h.p. and directed City Manager Saunders to place this on the agenda for introduction. NEWSLETTER Council Member Norquist commented that the newsletter that had just gone out the previous week was very impressive and he complimented the City staff for the publication. All Council Members agreed that it was a good newsletter and a good service to the public. Mr. Baird left the meeting at 7:10 p.m. JUVENILE ARREST STATISTICS An analysis of juvenile arrests for the previous year was provided as had been previously requested. Council Member Cole will convey the information on to Mr. John Berry who was interested in the number of arrests and make-up of the arrests. TOOTLE DUI LAWSUIT & STOCK:RAHM TERMINATION City Manager Saunders updated Council Members on the disposition of the Tootle DUI case and the termination of Officer Richard Stockrahm. Mr. Jim Strollo and Mr. Tom Rappe of Strollo Architects, Inc. joined the meeting at 7:30. JAYCEE BEACH FOOD VENDORS Council Members clarified their original position that any vendors requesting an agreement to operate at Jaycee Beach must operate for the entire period (from Memorial Day to Labor Day). One day or weekend vendor agreements are not desired. ® • CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES WORKSHOP MEETING June 2, 1992 Page 2 NEW POLICE DEPARTMENT BUILDING Mr. Tim Strollo of Strollo Architects reviewed: 1) a projected cost statement, and 2) the bid alternatives to be included in the specifications. He reviewed a detailed cost analysis with the Council Members for the base bid and the base bid components. He then reviewed the alternative bids that would be included in the specifications and estimated costs associated with the alternates. City Manager Saunders reviewed the site elevations with Council Members, indicating the change of elevation from Montrose Street to the rear of the building. It was the consensus of the Council to proceed as quickly as possible with the bidding of the project. Mr. Strollo indicated they would be able to advertise for the project within two weeks. Mr. Strollo and Mr. Rappe left the meeting at 8:30. BOARDWALK AT PALATLAKAHA RECREATION AREA City Manager Saunders explained that the Boardwalk was substantially completed on the previous Friday and was open for the Memorial Day Weekend. He asked the Council if they wanted to have any type of ceremony for the Boardwalk. It was the consensus not to have any such grand opening, but encourage the local newspapers to have an article about the Boardwalk. Council Member Norquist stated that he had noticed a heavy truck in the park on a couple of occasions and felt that "no-heavy truck" signs should possibly be posted. City Manager Saunders stated there had not been a significant problem, but would monitor it and if the problem persisted, then appropriate signs would be erected. Mayor Pool then mentioned the tops of the pylons for the Boardwalk were cut flat and he was concerned about water standing and possibly splitting the pylons. Council Member Norquist suggested they be cut at a 45 ° angle and treated with a water sealant. City Manager Saunders stated he would investigate if City crews could do this sometime in the near future. TREE ORDINANCE City Manager Saunders stated that Mr. Ladd had asked about his request concerning removal of the tree on East Avenue. It was the consensus that the Tree Ordinance should possibly be amended to allow additional tree removal circumstances. Council asked that City Manager Saunders relay this to Mr. Ladd. ® • CITYOF CLERMONT MINUTES WORKSHOP MEETING June 2, 1992 Page 3 JENKINS AUDITORIUM REPLACEMENT TILE City Manager Saunders discussed replacing the floor file at Jenkins Auditorium and stated that funds had been budgeted this year for the project. The Chamber of Commerce had suggested we consider carpeting the lobby and the office area. After considerable discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that the Chamber offices could be carpeted with the auditorium and lobby being tiled. Samples of floor file were displayed, however, no decision was made in regard to color. City Manager Saunders stated he had considered using a border file in a coordinating color, which Council did not oppose. PALATLAKAHA RECREATION AREA FENCING City Manager Saunders stated there was a need to extend the fence along the canal at the Palatlakaha Recreation Area from the south side of the Boardwalk to the embank- ment. He explained that this could be done with City crews and that it should be done for safety reasons to keep small children from the canal. He proposed that a double gate be installed in the fence to allow the future canoe launch area to be accessed. All Council members felt this was needed and should be done as soon as possible. YMCA SOCCER GOAL REQUEST City Manager Saunders stated that the YMCA has requested that soccer goals be installed at Palatlakaha Recreation Area. City Manager Saunders explained that the only soccer programs that are now utilizing the field are the YMCA programs. A comment was made that the YMCA should possibly provide these goals. A suggestion was also made to contact the Prison to see if they could possibly construct soccer goals. Council Member Cole thought the Prison had made the goals for the High School. RE-LIGHTING OLD SOFTBALL FIELD City Manager Saunders stated there were two options being considered regarding the re-lighting of the old softball field adjacent to the Catholic Church and the replacement of poles at Bishop Field. He explained that when the new lighting was installed at Bishop Field, the installer indicated that two of the existing wooden poles are in questionable condition and that replacement of these two poles should be considered in the near future and replacement of all of the wooden poles over the next few years. The other project regarding lighting included in this year's budget is the re-lighting of the old softball field for which an estimate has been received for $28,000 plus an additional $2,000 for change-out of the electrical panels. $22,000 is included in this year's budget for this project. The two poles at Bishop Field that needed replacing would cost approximately $17,000 if we utilize the new Musco System which would allow for erection of the poles by our City crews. .. ® • CITYOF CLERMONT MINUTES WORKSHOP MEETING June 2, 1992 Page 4 City Manager Saunders explained that the biggest demand for fields is for softball fields and that is why the dollars were appropriated this year to upgrade the old softball field in order to provide for this demand. After considerable discussion, it was the consensus that the softball field should be priority at this time and we should proceed with the project. PARKING SITUATION ON MONTROSE STREET City Manager Saunders explained that some of the merchants had contacted him regarding problems with people living in the upstairs apartments and some employees in the downtown area parking all day long in front of their businesses. Council discussed several options, including parking meters and placing of signs limiting parking to a specified time period. After discussion, it was the consensus to again ask the merchants to try to work this problem out themselves rather than the City placing additional restrictions on the downtown area. FINANCIAL SITUATION OF THE SOUTH LAKE COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS City Manager Saunders stated the South Lake Council for the Arts would be on a future agenda requesting a budget amendment to cover their deficit for this year. COMPOSTING OPERATION After discussion the Council agreed that they should look for a permanent site for a long-term compost site. VOTER CONTROL OF TAXES A proposed resolution supplied by the League of Cities regarding voter control of taxes was discussed. City Manager Saunders asked the Council i.f they wished this resolution be placed on the agenda. After discussion, Council requested that additional information be supplied prior to placing it on the agenda. PUBLIC SERVICES FIRE PROOF CABINET City Manager Saunders stated that $3,000 is budgeted in this year's budget for a fire proof file cabinet for the Public Services Department. Mr. Davis reassessed their needs and determined it is not necessary to purchase this cabinet. He is requesting that these dollars be used to purchase an additional computer and software for use at the Public Services Department with the first application being a preventative maintenance program for all city vehicles and equipment. Council asked fo.r additional information regarding the need for this equipment. City Manager Saunders stated he would supply this to them at the next workshop. • CITYOF CLERMONT MINUTES WORKSHOP MEETING June 2, 1992 Page 5 Attest: ENTERPRISE ZONES Each Council Member was presented with a packet of information regarding enterprise Zones that they had previously requested. City Manager Saunders informed the Council that he had discussed this issue with Greg Beliveau of the Land Planing Group and that it was his opinion that it would be very difficult for Clermont to qualify because of the constraints placed on the income levels and depressed areas. CITY LOGO City Manager Saunders gave each Council Member a copy of a logo that has been compiled by Council Member Norquist. Council Member Norquist explained that this was a starting point for discussion. Council Members gave their input to Council Member Norquist on changes they recommended. Council Member Norquist will take these suggestions back to the person working on the logo and get back to the Council at a later date. Meeting adjourned at 9:20 p. m. Robert A. Pool, Mayor