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08-28-1961 Special Meeting
SPECIAL MEETING
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A special pre-budget meeting of the City Council
of the City of Clermont was held in the Administration
Building on Monday - August 28, 1961.
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. with
all Councilmen present with the exception of Mr. William
Boyd.
Chairman Bishop stated that the purpose of the
meeting was to hear budget requests and suggestions
from local organizations and other interested persons.
Mr. Joe Duncan and Mr. Harold Roberts, representing
the Chamber of Commerce, submitted audit and proposed
budget along with a request for $5,000.00, an increase
of $750.00.
Mrs. R. E. Berryman, representing Cooper Memorial
Library, submitted audit and proposed budget, along with
a requst for $7,000.00, an increase of $2,000.00.
Messrw. J.J.Harris, F.B.Innis and C.W.Sword of the
Home Owners Improvement Association, recommended and re-
quested that the Council provide the necessary funds in
the budget for the installation of a traffic signal at
Highway "50" and 5th Street, and, for the expense of paving
and property condemnation, to open and pave Chestnut street,
from Sth Street to West Avenue. The Committee also stated
~hat their membership was concerned as to the manner in which
the Council expected to obtain replacement revenue ilif the
use of parkkng meters should be dis-continued.
Mr. W. H. McQuistion of the Shuffle-Board Association,
recommended and requested that the City install two new
courts at Kehlor Park at an approximate cost of $700.00, and,
that the wood light poles be replaced with steel or cement.
Councilman Pool brought up the matter of an addition to the
Community Building.
John Simms, at the request of Councilman Pool, discussed
the local Fire Department and its needs, with the Council.
Mr. York, Chairman of the Street Lighting Committee,
recommended that a street light be placed at the intersection
of Second Street and State Road 561. Mr. York's recommendation
was accepted and Clerk Johnson was authorized to have the
light installed.
Clerk Johnson stated that he had on file recommendations
of the Zoning Board pertaining to zoning amendments to allow
for "Fall-Out" Shelters. After considering the recommendations
of the Zoning Board, the Council agreed on the following
listed rules:
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1. Above-ground shelters to conform to present
zoning ordinances and building codes, with the excepting
of Sanitary regulations.
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2. Under-ground shelters must have roof under-ground,
and must not be nearer than three feet to any property line.
Sanitary regulations are waived.
3. All "Fall-Out" shelters must meet minimum
requirements of National Civil Defense Administaation.
4. Permits, at regular fees, must be obtained for
all "Fall-6ut" shelter construction.
Meeting adjourned.
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