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REGULAR MEETING
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was
held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, January 9, 1968. The meeting
was called to order at 8:03 P. M. by Mayor BonJorn with all Council members
present. Other City officials present were: City Manager Johnson, City
Attorney Langley, Building Inspector Snyder, Superintendent Sheldon and
Police Chief Tyndal. Mildred Dollar, substituted as Clerk. Others present
were Miss L. Chalfont, Mrs. Iris Westberg, Mr. and Mrs. DuPree, Mr. and
Mrs. Don Smith, Messrs. George Hovis, E. Allbright, W. Plummer, C. A.
Mangold, John Greenlee, Paul Taber, R. Blackstock; Messrs. A. T. Kirby
and Cannington, representatives of Tamiami Trailways and Judge Tryon.
Representatives of the Leesburg Commercial, the local Press and the Orlando
Sentinel were also present.
The invocation was given by Mr. Taber.
The minutes of the meeting held on December 26, 1967 were corrected
to read as follows: "Mr. George Hovis, Attorney, appeared before the
Council in behalf of Mr. William Westerman of Westerman Ford Company,
wherein he explained that there was a definite need for a turn-in from
Highway #50 to the Ford Company which has to be approved by the State Road
Department and he, therefore, requested a letter of the Council's sentiments
for such approval to the State Road Department. Motion was made by
Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilman VanderMeer that the City Manager
be instructed to write a letter to the State Road Department endorsing
Mr. Westerman's request that the State Road Department engineers make a
survey of the area in an effort to find a solution to the unsatisfactory
access conditions to Westerman Ford. Councilman Prior offered an amendment
to this motion wherein a request be made for the SRD to provide adequate,
proper safety signs for such a turn-in. The amendment was accepted by
Councilman Cochran and Vander Meer and the motion unanimously carried" .
The Mayor introduced Mr. and Mrs. DuPree, the new owners of the
South Lake Press, to the Council and visitors.
Mr. A. T. Kirby, Traffic Manager of Tamiami Trailways gave a brief
review of the Trailways organization and its routes and requested the
Council to consider a Resolution for presentation to the Public Service
Commission endorsing their application to provide direct service between
the lower west coast of Florida, Orlando, Ocala, Winter Haven area, Clermont,
Cape Kennedy and Daytona Beach. Councilman Vander Meer offered and moved
the adoption of a RESOLUTION to the Public Service Commission endorsing the
application of Tamiami Trailways for an extension of its common carrier
bus service. The RESOLUTION was read in full and the motion seconded by
Councilman Cochran. Upon roll call vote the result was Ayes: Beals,
Cochran, Oswalt and Vander Meer. Total Ayes: 4. Nayes: None. Abstaining:
Prior. So the RESOLUTION was adopted and the Number 118 assigned to it
and a copy ordered posted.
Mr~ John Greenlee appeared before the Council to report on and
answer any questions the Council had on the 1966-67 Audit. After a brief
question and answer session, the Council decided that they should have more
time to review the audit and, therefore, asked Mr. Greenlee if he would
appear at a later date if requeseed. Mr. Greenlee agreed to do so.
The City Manager submitted his report both orally and written. A
copy is attached hereto.
It was the concensus of the Council that a meeting with Mr. Dake is
necessary to review and make changes to the proposed zoning ordinance,
before setting a date for another Public Hearing.
The City Manager read a letter from Mr. Fay N. Morrow, Sponsor for
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a newly formed Civic Choral Group wherein he requested permission to use
the stage and piano in the Jenkins Auditorium one night a week, without
charge. The Council appreciated this civic endeavor, but agreed that a
precedent could not be set by offering these facilities without charge.
The City Manager was requested to contact Mr. Morrow and try to work out
some arrangement whereby the group's efforts can continue.
City Manager Johnson read a communication from Chuck Konsler wherein
he requested permission for the Junior Class of Clermont Minneola High
School to use the Jenkins Auditorium for the Junior Senior Prom on April
27, 1968. Motion was made by Councilman Oswalt, seconded by Councilman
Cochran, and carried, that this request be granted and that the City
Manager obtain the names of the adult chaperones for this occasion.
City Manager Johnson read a letter from Sara Harris, FHA Secretary,
requesting permission to use the Jenkins Auditorium for their Annual
Sweetheart BaIlon February 10, 1968. Motion by Councilman Vander Meer,
seconded by Councilman Beals and carried that this request be granted and
that the City Manager obtain the names of the adult chaperones for this
dance.
Councilman Beals introduced an ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER
25-2 ACCORDING TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE
COUNTY, FLORIDA: PROVIDING FOR THE INCREASE OF THE MINIMUM SERVICE CHARGE
FROM ONE ($1.00) DOLLAR PER MONTH TO TWO ($2.00) PER MONTH: AND PROVIDING
THAT SUCH INCREASE SHALL BE USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE PLANNING, INSTALLATIONS,
CONSTRUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PROPOSED SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM. The
ORDINANCE was read in full the firstttme.
Councilman Beals offered and moved the adoption of a RESOLUTION
pertaining to Sewer System Loan and Grant Applications. The RESOLUTION
was read in full and motion seconded by Councilman Cochran. Upon roll call
vote the result was: Ayes: Prior, Beals, Cochran, Oswalt and Vander Meer.
Total A,es: Five. Nayes: None. So the RESOLUTION was adopted and Number
119 assigned to it and a copy order posted.
Motion was made by Councilman Beals, seconded by Councilman Cochran
and carried that bills be paid.
Motion was made by Councilman Beals, seconded by Councilman Prior
and carried, that the City Manager write a letter of appreciation to
Mayor BonJorn for his services and cooperation during his tenure of office,
and that he be presented with his name plate as a token of his office.
Motion by Councilman Beals, seconded by Councilman Cochran and
carried that the meeting be adjourned to an Organizational Meeting.
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