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t giP'g ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
An organizational meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont
was called to order by Mayor BonJorn, immediately ofllowing the regular
meeting of the City Council. Councilmen Prior, Oswalt, and Seals were
,present as well as Councilmen elect Vander Meer and Cochran. City officials
present were City Manager Johnson, Judge Tryon, Police Chief Tyndal,
Building Inspector Snyder, and Superintendent Sheldon, Acting Clerk Mildred
Dollar and a group of visitors.
The first order of business was the administering of the Oath of
Office by Mayor BonJorn to Donald Smith, R. P. Cochran, J. M. Vander Meer
and Judge Tryon. They were officially seated as Mayor, Councilmen and
Judge, respectively.
The gavel was turned over to Mayor Smith.
Mr. BonJorn thanked the Council and City officials for all their
help and cooperation during his tenure of office, stating also that it
had been a pleasure to serve with them.
Mayor Smith stated that he wished to give his entire cooperation
and time to the Council and the City of Clermont in the ensuing year and
hoped that at the end of the year his actions and work as Mayor will have
met the approval of the Council and the citizens of Clermont.
Mayor Smith announced that it would be impossible for Mr. Paul Taber
to continue in his capacity as spiritual advisor to the Council and the
Municipal Court, and at the Mayor's request a motion was made by Mr. Prior,
seconded by Mr. Beals, and unanimously carried, that a letter of appreciation
be written to Mr. Taber thanking him for his time and spiritual leadership
to both the Council and Court.
Mayor Smith stated that the next order of business was the nomination
of a Mayor Pro Tem for the year 1968 and that nominations were in order.
Councilman Prior nominated Councilman Oswalt. Councilman Vander Meer
moved that the nominations be closed and that the clerk cast an unanimous
ballot for Mr. Oswalt. The motion was seconded by Mr. Prior and carried.
Mayor Smith suggested that, with the Council's permission, all
appointments to the various commissions and committees be postponed until
all the persons selected had been contacted and their willingness to serve
affirmed. The council was in agreement with Mayor Smith's suggestion.
Motion was made by Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilman Beals,
and carried, that J. K. Tryon be appointed as Municipal Judge.
The Mayor entertained a motion for nominations for a person to
be authorized to act temporarily in the capacity of City Controller, and
stated that nominations were in order. Mr. Beals nominated Mr. A. M.
Johnson. There were no other nominations and Councilman Beals moved that
the nominations be closed and that the clerk cast an unanimous ballot
for Mr. Johnson. The motion was seconded by Mr. Vander Meer and carried.
Motion by Councilman Beals, seconded by Councilman Vander Meer and
unanimously carried, that
BE IT RESOLVED that Albert M. Johnson of the City of Clermont be,
and hereby is, authorized to:
1. When he deems in the best interest of the City of Clermont open
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savings accounts for idle City of Clermont funds in the various
banks and Savings and Loan Associations in this general area, and
that such institutions are hereby authorized to act without further
notice in accordance with the writing of Albert M. Johnson unless
and until further notified.
2. Transfer funds from one City of Clermont checking or savings account
to another as the need may arise, as permitted by law, or as he
may be directed by the City Council.
3. Withdraw funds from the Interest and Sinking Fund Account for
deposit in the Bond and Coupon Account as may be necessary for retire-
ment and redemption of City of Clermont Bonds and Interest Coupons
as they become due
3. Bayn.dll salaries.,:�andLt4ages due , City='of.C1e ofttgndn*1oVe9k,fincluding
thpcPKayornaud. Mambarandf�ther Comci,l It-:atr=thwe7rbtes:�-Aprevid-od�c`in the
Fiscal budget and as may be authorized by the City Manager; pay
such accounts as social security taxes, withheld income taxes; pension
payments, employee hospitalization insurance premiums, and any
account where the discount period expires prior to the next meeting
of the City Council, and to make payments on notes, mortgages.and
contracts, including interest, as they come due.
City Manager Johnson read a petition from interested property owners
requesting the construction and paving of Jones Lane from Pitt Street South
for a distance of approximately 125 feet. Motion was made by Councilman
Oswalt, seconded by Councilman Beals and carried that this petition be
accepted, the work authorized, and that the necessary Resolution be
prepared for Council action.
City Manager Johnson advised the Council that the Clermont Garden
Club intended to construct a building on Lots 10, 11, 12 and 13, Block
90 and that due to.the contour of the land the required off street parking
presented quite a problem; that in view of this problem the Garden Club
requested that they be permitted to use the east side of the unpaved
portion (adjacent to their lots) &or parking purposes.
Motion was made by Mr. Vander Meer, seconded by Mr. Prior and
unanimously carried, that the C-lermont Garden Club be given permission to
use that part of West Avenue right of way, which they have requested, for
parking in lieu of the usual requirement for off street parking; that
the existing curb be moved and the area paved according to the specifications
required by the City of Clermont and to the satisfaction of the City Manager
and that all costs for such construction and relocation of the curbing
be paid by the Garden Club.
Councilman Prior stated that he had received reports of seepage and
pollution into the waters adjoining the muck farm on the west side of the
City. After a short discussion, Mr. Johnson was requested to contact
Mr. Howard Young, of South Lake Waterways, to ascertain what is being done
to remedy this condition and report to the Council at the next meeting.
Motion was made by Councilman Beals, seconded by Councilman Oswalt,
and carried, that the necessary funds, not to exceed $100.00 per person,
be authorized for attendance of Council members, the City Manager, the
Mayor and City Manager to the Annual Florida League of Municipalities
Conference to be held in Jacksonville on February 25, 26, 27, 1968, and
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that reservations be made at the Robert Meyer Hotel for those who wish
to attend.
Motion by Councilman Beals, seconded by Councilman Prior, and
carried, that meeting adjourn.
Don E. Smith