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08-16-1989 Workshop Meeting e e CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES WORKSHOP MEETING AUGUST 16, 1989 A Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Wednesday, August 16, 1989 in the City Hall Conference Roam. The meeting was called to order at 7 :30 p.m. by Mayor Pool with the fOllowing Council Members present: Mayor Pro Tern Turville, Council Member Norquist, Council Member Dupee and Council Member Cole. Other Ci ty Off icial s present were City Manager Saunders and Finance Director Van Zile. Also present was David Coggshall, Principal of Clermont High School. City Manager Saunders introduced Mr. Coggshall and explained that he was present to discuss with Council the possibility of the City providing a Public Service Officer or other personnel to teach a course at the High school developed by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. It was further explained that Chief Tyndal, Mr. Coggshall and Mr. Saunders had attended a meeting at Lake-Sumter Community College earlier in the year outlining the program. Mr. Coggshall then proceeded with his presentation to the Council concerning the program. He explained that the course had been offered at Leesburg for the past two years, and this year would be offered at all Lake County High Schools with most of the cities supplying an officer to teach the course. This school year the Sheriff's Department is providing a deputy to teach the course at Clermont High School. Mr. Coggshall then requested that the City consider funding the position for the next school year, which would be toward the end of the City's next fiscal year budget. After considerable discussion of the request, the City Council fel t that this was a wortl1while program. City Manager Saunders explained that the City could fund an officer beginning in June of next year, which would be funding for one-third of a year. This would give the officer time to take the required courses and orient himsel f with the program and Ci ty prior to the opening of the school year. Mr. Van Zile gave Council position one-third of a year. amount in next year's budget. an estimate of $6,000 to fund the The Council agreed to include this City Manager Saunders stated that Chief Tyndal and he had discussed the need for a Public Safety Officer in the past, and felt he could be utilized in other areas when he was not teaching the class. The class would take between two and three hours per day, depending upon how many students take the class. The Public Safety Officer could be utilized in other public relations areas such as the Neighborhood Crime Watch Programs and special presentations at other schools and cammunity organizations. The next item discussed was the parking situation at the High School. Mr. Coggshall stated that there was a problem with students jumping the curb and parking on the right-of -way just north of the school property. Mr. Saunders stated that the City had no problem with the students parking on the Langley property ~- -. e e CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES WORKSHOP MEETING AUGUST 16, 1989 PAGE -2- but did not want them jumping the curb and causing damage to the curb, fire hydrant and manhole all located in that area. It was the consensus that "NO PARKING ON RIGHT-OF-WAY" signs should be erected in the area, and Mr. Coggshall stated that he would talk with the students to get them to enter the area from the school parking lot and not the street. Also discussed were the two hour parking spaces located in front of the tennis courts. Mr. Coggshall stated the need for a pick up and drop off area in front of the school because of the morning and late afternoon traffic congestion. After some discussion, it was the consensus of Council that the two hour parking be eliminated on the west side of the street, and a combination area be established on the west side with "0NE HOUR PARKING" at the times other than those stated for drop off and pick up. Mr. Coggshall thanked the Council and left the meeting at approximately 8:20 p.m. LAKE COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY As the meeting continued, City Manager Saunders asked for clarification of a previous workshop conversation concerning funding for the Lake County Cammunity Action Agency. It was the consensus of Council that $1,000 be placed in the budget, with the condition that the money be used only for the South Lake County Headstart program. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Mr. Van Zile then presented an overview of the new accounting procedure the City will be utilizing concerning the Chamber of Commerce. Al though the City does not directly provide funds to the Chamber, it does support the Chamber in other ways, such as providing office space, paying the utili ties and providing the fireworks for the Labor Day Celebration. The new accounting method will give the City an accurate picture of how the City supports the Chamber of Commerce. SOUTH LAKE COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS Mr. Saunders explained that in the previous year $1,000 in revenues and $2,500 in expenditures had been budgeted, and then asked the Council what they would like to do for the coming year. After discussion, the Council agreed that no money should be placed in the budget, and that the Council for the Arts should approach the City for specific programs they wished to provide so the City could consider the requests on an individual basis. HIGHWAY BEAUTIFICATION GRANT It was then explained that the City did not receive the grant which _!!!!I!!!!!!!!!!_- ~- 'e 'e CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES WORKSHOP MEETING AUGUST 16, 1989 PAGE -3- had been requested for median beautification west of town. This was a 50 - 50 matching grant, with the approximate cost of the project being $10,000. After discussion, it was the consensus of Council to continue with the proj ect if funding could be made through the Infrastructure Tax Fund. Finance Director Van Zile stated that he would investigate this and if this type of activi ty is eligible for funding through the Infrastructure Tax Fund, it would be included in the budget. PROPOSED GEORGETOWN SUBDIVISION City Manager Saunders then presented the proposed Georgetown Subdivision to Council and explained the options the developer has talked about with City Staff concerning the park dedication. Mr. Saunders then asked for Council direction in future discussions with the developer as to what the City would like to see. It was further explained that the options were the 5% money or 5% of the property dedicated to the public. The Council was in agreement that a strip between the platted lots and the marsh should be dedicated so the City could have control over the valuable shoreline. The next item discussed was the City's plan to connect the Twelfth Street Park sewer into the Georgetown Subdivision when it is completed. However, the City would like to proceed with the park, and if Georgetown is not completed prior to the park completion, the City would like to temporarily place the park restroams on a septic tank with conversion to the sewer when the subdivision is completed. After discussion, the Council fel t this would be acceptable, but only for a temporary time period such as one year. City Manager Saunders stated that the City would proceed with its plans and keep the Council informed of the progress. STEVE LEE VARIANCE REQUESTS It was then explained that at next week's Council Meeting, Steve Lee would be present to ask again for the five variances previoUSly granted twice before by Council. The reason for the request is that the one year time period to begin the project had run out, but Mr. Lee has assured the City he is ready to begin construction at this time. FUTURE CITY HALL PROJECT The next item discussed was the future City Hall project which had been discussed in the past. It was explained that before a good recommendation could be made to Council as to whether to remodel the existing structure or move to another location, the Ci ty should know the market value of the present location in the event it was decided to move. Mr. Saunders then requested Council permission to obtain an appraisal of the City Hall property. The Council felt this would be a good idea and indicated that they would have no .. e e CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES WORKSHOP MEETING AUGUST 16, 1989 PAGE -4- problem with the request. SOUTH LAKE YMCA It was then reported that Kathy Asmann, a member of the Board of Directors of the South Lake YMCA, would like to paint house numbers on the curbs throughout the City as a money raising project, and would like Council direction on this matter. It was the consensus of Council to not allow numbers to be painted on the curbs. City Manager Saunders stated that he would contact Mrs. Asmann and explain the Council's concerns. PORTABLE BOATHOUSE ON CITY PROPERTY Mr. Saunders stated that he had been approached by Dennis Cannon concerning the possibility of placing a portable boathouse on city property across from his home on Lakeshore Drive. Apparently there is a type of structure that can be brought in and anchored down, which is not actually constructed on the property. It was the consensus of Council that such a structure should not be allowed on city property and that City Staff should look into the permitting of such structures, even on private property. FIRE PROTECTION FOR THE CITY OF MINNEOLA City Manager Saunders reported that May Griffith, Mayor of the City of Minneola, had requested that the City discuss providing fire protection to the City of Minneola. After some discussion of, the request, it was determined that a joint workshop with Minneola be advisable and that this could be a possibility in the future. There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. 4/~~ t{obert A. Pool, Mayor Attest: Ci ty Clerk - -- -