02-06-1917 Regular Meeting
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.Clermont, Florida, February 6th 1917
Regular meeting of Clermont Council
called to order by President Brantley
Roll call all members present
Clerk reported dog license tags not received.
Clerk continued on committee.
Mr. Johnson moved that he be continued
on committee for printing ordinances. Carried.
Mr. Goodenough reported lumber to
repair old jail not yet received.
Committee on speed limit poles instruc-
ted to place at city limits at three main
entrances to town.
Resignation of Max Hooks as collector
read and accepted.
H F Bailey appointed collector
Moved that Marshall call on Mr. Futch
and collect rent on old school building. Carried.
Moved by Mr. Johnson that Town Treasurer
be bonded for $1,000.00. Carried.
Moved by Mr. Goodenough that Assessor
and collector give bond for $500.00 each. Carried.
Moved that corrections be made in all
three copies of Charter, Section 18 to read
who were elected instead of who shall
be elected, and Section fifty to read for not
less than par instead of for not less than
5% of face value. Carried.
Moved by Mr. Johnson that the Mayor
and each of the five Councilmen sign note
for one hundred dollars at right for
interest payable on or before one year. carried.
Committees appointed by President Brantley:
Finance: C H Goodenough, C H Wilson, H L Johnson
Streets Sanitation Improvements and Parks:
C H Wilson R Hooks
Chariity and schools: R Hooks, H L Johnson, S B Brantley
Rules and Ordinances: H L Johnson, C H Goodenough, S B Brantley
Copies to be made for each member
Moved by Mr. Goodenough that Mrs.
E Kerns petition for thirty year franchise
for water works be laid on the table. Carried
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Moved by Mr. Hooks that Mr. L H Jensens
petitions for electric light franchise be laid
on the table and council to get views of
citizens in regard to franchise. Carried.
Moved tht petition be circulated to
decide whether franchises be granted to private
parties or electric lights be owned by city. Carried.
Mr. Johnson appointed to write and circulate
petitions in regard to franchise.
Mr. Goodenough appointed to secure
information in regard to water works.
Moved to adjourn. Carried
S S Fisher, Clerk