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03-02-2009 WorkshopCity of Clermont MINUTES COUNCIL WORKSHOP MARCH 2, 2009 The Clermont City Council met in a workshop on Monday, March 2, 2009 in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Mayor Turville called the workshop to order at 6:OOpm with the following Council Members present: Thompson, Mullins, Goodgame and Hogan. Other City officials present were: City Manager Saunders, Deputy City Clerk Noak and Assistant City Manager Gray. City Manager Saunders provided Council a draft red light camera ordinance and a copy of House Bi11439 currently before the legislature. City Manager Saunders commented the Council would need to determine if the City should hire a company or handle the project. American Traffic Solutions indicated the average cost is $100,000.00 per intersection. American Traffic Solutions would install at their cost and collect the fines. City Manager Saunders mentioned City Attorney Mantzaris' concern in moving forward prior to the outcome of the legislative session. Council consensus was to prepare to move forward in May after the legislative session ends. Council Member Goodgame commented the need for speed enforcement on Hancock Road and Citrus Tower Boulevard. Chief Graham provided statistics from August 2008 through February 2009. Chief Graham stated the City's specialty units are close to being completely manned and the traffic trailer has been delivered and will initially be placed on Citrus Tower Boulevard. Administrative Services Director Van Zile and Human Resources Manager Bell presented the Personnel Policy changes. A summary of twenty-two (22) changes were reviewed and discussed, thirteen (13) of which were the result of union negotiations. Administrative Services Director Van Zile and Human Resources Manager Bell presented the Group Medical Plan revisions. Reserves have decreased and the rates and coverage should be adjusted. The proposed changes were reviewed and discussed. City Manager Saunders updated Council on Groveland/Lake County vs. Niagara Bottling Permit and stated the County will likely back out. City Manager Saunders provided feedback from the Police Department regarding areas where additional street lighting may be needed. The areas are large and will be a large budget expense. Discussion occurred regarding concentrating on intersections, long stretches, cost of solar lighting, and re-writing code so developers would be required to pay. Council Member Goodgame desired to see a fountain in Center Lake. Council Member Mullins suggested a lighted sculpture on the island of Center Lake. City Manager Saunders will obtain pricing for various options. Council Member Goodgame commented the Moonlight Players may move to Minneola and suggested the Council consider providing them with the old Cooper Memorial Library site on Montrose, or an alternate location. Council consensus was not in favor of the suggestion. Council Member Thompson stated the County will not match road project funds for Hancock and Hartwood Marsh roads. Council Member Thompson commented the City should push this project by Council calling individually and the City writing a letter. City Manager Saunders will write a letter. ADJOURN: With no further comments, the workshop was adjourned at 9:35pm