Clermont meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Clermont Council to vote on moratoriums; advisory panels organize projects

The Clermont City Council and its advisory committees held several meetings over the past two weeks to organize work on a parking garage, Bishop Field improvements, and potential restrictions on new businesses. No final decisions were made at those meetings, as minutes have not yet been published. The most consequential action is scheduled for Tuesday, when the City Council will take a final vote on three six-month moratoriums.

Recent meetings

Joint CRA/City Council meeting (Aug. 11) — The agenda included only approval of prior meeting minutes and an agency administration item, with no substantive business.

City Council meeting (Aug. 11) — The council considered three six-month moratoriums on new smoke/vape shops, marijuana dispensaries, and data centers (Ordinances 2026-030, 2026-031, 2026-032). Also on the agenda: a conditional use permit for a mixed-use development at West End Plaza with 12 or more dwelling units (Resolution 2026-025R), and a final ordinance to expand public hearing notification distances from 150 to 450 feet (Ordinance 2026-026).

City Council workshop (Aug. 11) — A discussion-only session with the Community Redevelopment Agency Board regarding parks. No votes were taken.

Parking Garage Special Technical Advisory Committee (Aug. 13 and Aug. 20) — The committee met twice to organize itself, appoint a chairman and vice chairman, discuss parking garage criteria, and visit proposed sites. At the Aug. 20 meeting, members discussed and ranked design priorities. No specific design options or dollar amounts were listed.

Bishop Field Special Technical Advisory Committee (Aug. 18) — The committee organized itself and discussed proposed improvements to Bishop Field. No decisions were listed.

Special City Council meeting (Aug. 18) — The council held a closed litigation session. Public comment was limited to three minutes per speaker.

Upcoming decisions

The City Council will meet Tuesday, Aug. 25, to take a final vote on the three six-month moratoriums for smoke/vape shops, marijuana dispensaries, and data centers. The consent agenda includes a police dispatch agreement renewal for $612,504, a four-year Urban SDK contract totaling $67,200 ($16,800 per year), and a City Hall first-floor air conditioning replacement not to exceed $108,383.54. New business includes a conditional use permit for Elite Veterinary Specialists in the M-1 Industrial District and discussion of a bike/pedestrian pathway along East Avenue.

Also Tuesday, the Bishop Field advisory committee will meet to rank priorities for the project.

Coming up

• **City Council Meeting** — Aug. 25, 2026: Final vote on moratoriums, consent items, and new business.
• **Bishop Field Special Technical Advisory Committee** — Aug. 25, 2026: Ranking of priorities.
• **Police Officers Retirement Plan Board of Trustees** — Aug. 26, 2026: Quarterly review of actuarial valuation, investment performance, and financial statements.
• **Firefighters Retirement Plan Board of Trustees** — Aug. 26, 2026: Quarterly review of actuarial valuation, investment consultant report, and financial statements.

Clermont Council Took Up FY 2027 Tax Rate, Police Vehicle Purchase; Outcomes Pending

Clermont's City Council had its most consequential items of the past two weeks on the July 28 agenda, including the proposed maximum property tax rate for Fiscal Year 2027 and a $310,879.44 purchase of eight police vehicles. However, minutes for that meeting have not yet been published, so the outcomes of those items are not yet confirmed in the public record.

City Council — July 28

The Council's agenda listed several financial and policy items:

• **FY 2027 millage rate:** A proposed maximum Ad Valorem millage rate not to exceed 4.2900.
• **Police vehicles:** Purchase of eight police vehicles for a total budgeted amount of $310,879.44.
• **Equipment purchases:** Purchase of one Kubota Tractor and one Kubota Utility Vehicle for $74,109.
• **Duke Energy Franchise Agreement:** Adoption was listed for discussion.
• **Public hearing notifications:** A proposed ordinance to increase notification distance from 150 feet to 450 feet.
• **Downtown Parking Garage Special Technical Advisory Committee:** Establishment was listed for consideration.
• **Conditional Use Permit:** For a veterinary clinic (CityVet) within a Planned Unit Development.

Because only the agenda is available and minutes have not been published, it is not yet possible to report how the Council voted on any of these items or whether any were deferred.

Planning and Zoning Commission — July 21

The Commission held a workshop on the Downtown Action Plan. The agenda stated the session was for information gathering and discussion only, with no votes scheduled. Minutes have not yet been published.

Code Enforcement Board — July 20

The Code Enforcement Board was scheduled to hear multiple property violation cases:

• **Fine reduction request:** 3224 Sailing Pier Ave.
• **Fire alarm system and sign violations:** 16311 SR 50 (Woodspring Suites).
• **Nuisance and unfit occupancy violations:** 308 N Bloxom Ave.
• **Development permit and refuse violations:** 3033 Santa Maria Ave.
• **Unlawful structure and infestation violations:** 990 W. Montrose St.

Minutes have not been published, so outcomes — including any fines imposed or reductions granted — are not yet confirmed.

Coming Up

Planning and Zoning Commission — Tuesday, August 4, 2026

The Commission is scheduled to vote on five items:

• **Conditional Use Permit** for Elite Veterinary Specialists in the M-1 Industrial District.
• **Conditional Use Permit** for West End Plaza, a mixed-use development with 12 or more dwelling units in the Central Business District.
• **Ordinance 2026-019:** Small-scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the Louisa Grande subdivision, west of Hidden Court and US Hwy 27.
• **Ordinance 2026-020:** Rezoning for the Louisa Grande subdivision, west of Hidden Court and US Hwy 27.
• **Ordinance 2026-029:** Administrative adjustments to the Land Development Code.

This meeting is the next opportunity for residents to see formal votes on land-use matters affecting the downtown area and the US Hwy 27 corridor.

Clermont officials weighed budget, zoning rules, and retirement settlement in recent meetings

Clermont's City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Police Officers Retirement Plan Board each met in the past two weeks to discuss the next fiscal year's budget, proposed land development changes, and a settlement agreement. Minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, so outcomes and vote tallies are not available; the following reflects what was on each agenda.

City Council budget workshops (July 7 and July 8)

The City Council held two workshop sessions — one on July 7 and another on July 8 — to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget. Both meetings were listed as discussion-only, with no votes scheduled. The Council reserved the right to adjust the agenda. Because minutes are not yet published, no details on the budget figures discussed are available from the official record.

Planning and Zoning Commission (July 7)

The Planning and Zoning Commission was scheduled to consider three substantive items:

• **Resolution 2026-021R** — a Conditional Use Permit to allow a CityVet veterinary clinic within a Planned Unit Development.
• **Ordinance 2026-025 and Resolution 2026-022R** — an amendment to the Land Development Code adopting Chapter 129, titled Outdoor Lighting and Dark Sky Standards.
• **Ordinance 2026-026** — an amendment increasing the public hearing notification distance from 150 feet to 450 feet for surrounding property owners.

The commission was also scheduled to approve minutes from its June 2, 2026 meeting. No vote tallies or outcomes are available because minutes have not been published.

Police Officers Retirement Plan Board of Trustees (July 9)

The Police Officers Retirement Plan Board of Trustees met at Clermont City Hall with remote access via Zoom. The agenda listed a proposed settlement agreement for discussion, along with other business. Public comments were accepted via email during the meeting. The board's next meeting is scheduled for August 26, 2026. No details on the settlement terms or any actions taken are available from the published record.

Coming up

Code Enforcement Hearing(s) — July 20, 2026. The Code Enforcement Board will hear cases involving fire alarm systems, refuse, unsafe structures, and infestation violations at multiple properties. The board will also consider a request for a fine reduction at 3224 Sailing Pier Ave. Specific cases on the agenda include:

• Fire alarm system and sign violations at 16311 SR 50 (Woodspring Suites)
• Nuisance and unfit occupancy violations at 308 N Bloxom Ave.
• Development permit and refuse violations at 3033 Santa Maria Ave.
• Unlawful structure and infestation violations at 990 W. Montrose St.

Residents seeking official outcomes from the July 7, 8, and 9 meetings should watch for published minutes on the City of Clermont website, as agendas alone do not confirm what was decided.

Clermont officials weigh next budget, dark sky lighting rules, and police retirement settlement

Clermont residents saw a busy stretch of public meetings the week of July 7, with the City Council holding two budget workshops, the Planning and Zoning Commission taking up three land-use items, and the Police Officers Retirement Plan Board of Trustees discussing a proposed settlement agreement. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, outcomes and vote tallies are not yet available in the public record.

City Council Budget Workshops

The City Council held workshops on July 7 and July 8 to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget. Both meetings were listed as discussion-only sessions with no votes scheduled. The council reserved the right to adjust the agenda. No dollar figures, proposed tax rates, or specific budget line items were included in the available agenda materials.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission met July 7 to consider three items:

• **Resolution 2026-021R** — A conditional use permit to allow a CityVet veterinary clinic in a Planned Unit Development.
• **Ordinance 2026-025 and Resolution 2026-022R** — A land development code amendment to adopt Chapter 129, Outdoor Lighting and Dark Sky Standards.
• **Ordinance 2026-026** — An amendment to increase the public hearing notification distance from 150 feet to 450 feet for surrounding property owners.

The commission was also scheduled to approve minutes from its June 2, 2026 meeting and discuss non-agenda items. Vote tallies and whether each ordinance or resolution passed are not yet available, as minutes have not been published.

Police Officers Retirement Plan Board of Trustees

The Police Officers Retirement Plan Board of Trustees met July 9 at Clermont City Hall, with electronic participation available via Zoom. The agenda listed a proposed settlement agreement for discussion, along with other board business. Public comments were accepted via email during the meeting. The board's next meeting is scheduled for August 26, 2026. Details of the settlement agreement were not included in the available agenda materials.

What This Means for Residents

The budget workshops signal the start of Clermont's annual budget process for the fiscal year that begins October 1, 2026. Residents who want to follow spending and tax-rate decisions should watch for future council meetings where formal votes are scheduled.

The Planning and Zoning Commission items could affect neighborhood lighting rules, how nearby property owners are notified of hearings, and whether a veterinary clinic can operate in a Planned Unit Development. Residents interested in any of those topics can check the city's official agenda and minutes portal for recorded outcomes once minutes are published.

Coming Up

No upcoming public meetings are listed in the available data for the next 14 days. Residents should check the City of Clermont's official website for any meetings added after this report was compiled.