07-05-1960 Regular Meeting
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REGULAR MEETING
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont
was held in the office of the City clerk on Tuesday, July 5, 1960.
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P. M. by Council chairman
G. Y. Middleton with all Council members present. Other officials
present were Mayor Bonjorn, City attorney Morse, Building Inspector
Snyder, Supt. Sheldon, Chief Tyndal and Clerk Johnson. Visitors
present were Mr. Abrahams and Mr. Henley, representatives of New
York Life Insurance Co., Life Guards from the J. C. Beach and
representatives of the local and Orlando press.
The minutes of the meeting held on June 21, 1960 were read
and approved as read
Mr. Abrams and Mr. Henley spoke to the council regarding a
pension plan for city employees. Chairman Middleton thanked them
for taking the time to appear before the council and advised them
that their recommendations would be given consideration.
The matter of swimming classes being held in a "no swimming"
area at the J. C. Beach was discussed. Mr. Christensen, chairman
of the Parks committee, was requested to contact Mr. Marvin Styles,
who is in charge of the swimming classes, and advise him that
swimming classes must be held in an area reserved for swimming.
Chief Tyndal was instructed to see that the instructions of the
Council, regarding this matter, are carried out and that all
swimming in "no swimming" areas be discontinued.
Police chief Tyddal submitted his monthly report which was
accepted and ordered filed.
Building Inspector submited his monthly report which was accepted.
City Attorney Morse advised the Council that he expected to have
the necessary construction easement across lot 13 in Edgewood
place within a few daYS.
The unsanitary conditions existing in the Cashwell and Kessler
building at the corner of Eighth and Montrose streets were
discussed and Mr. Roe was requested to contact the State Health
department in an effort to have existing unsanitary condi~ions
corrected.
Building Inspector Snyder brought to the attention of the Council
the possibility of pre-fabricated houses being electrically wired
and piped for plumbing before being brought into the city
and requested a ruling from the council as to just how sbch
practice would apply to existing electrical and plumbing ordiaances.
The council advised Mr. Snyder that existing codes were to be
enforced.
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It was brought to the attention of the Council that fourth
street from DeSoto street North was badly in need of repairs.
Supt. Sheldon was instructed to investigate the matter and to
make the necessary repairs.
MayoD BonJorn reported that he had been unable to collect the
bill submitted by Doc Jones for cleaning oranges from west lake
from Mr. Youngblood. The Council agreed that the City was
obligated to Doc Jones for this service inasmuch as he had been
engaged by City officials and the clerk was authorized to make
payment upon receipt of an itemized bill. City attorney Morse
was requested to endeavor to collect the account from Mr.
Youngblood to reemburse the city.
Clerk Johnson read a letter from Cork & Daniel to Mayor BonJorn
wherein the city was advised that said Cork & Daniel were bringing
suit against the city in behalf of one Charles E. Hunter. Clerk
Johnson also read a report of the accident in question from ~layor
Bonjorn. The Council did not deem that further investigation
twas necessary and~~he clerk was directed to turn the matter over
o our ~ocal ~nsur~ce agent.
Clerk Johnson read a letter from Insurance Company of North
Americabringing to the attention of the Council numerous repairs
which should be made to city owned property as a safety precaution.
The matters were reffered to Mr. Christensen, chairman of the Parks
Committee, and to Mr. Sheldon, City Supt., with instructions to see
that the necessary repairs were made.
Mr. Roe offered and moved the adoption of a RESOLUTION
authorizing the Mayor of the City of Clermont to execute and
agreement with the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company whereby
the City of Clermont would be permitted to cross railroad
right of way with a drainage tile. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Bishop and mnanamously carried.
Mr. Roe offered and moved that it be passed AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 15 OF CHAPTER 10 OF THE REVISED GENERAL
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA, ON JUNE 6, 1928.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Bishop and unanamously carried.
Mr. Bishop then moved that the Ordinance be read the second time
by title only. The motion was seconded by Mr. York and unanamously
carried. After the second reading of the Ordinance, by title only,
Mr. York moved that the rules be further waived and that the
Ordinance be placed upon its passage. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Roe and unanamously carried. Thereupon the Ordinance was read for
the third time and upon roll call vote the ayes were Bishop, York,
Christensen, Roe and Middleton. Nayes: none. Absent: none.
The Ordinance passed, title as stated, and was ordered recorded
i~ the Ordinance book and numbered 189. A copy of the Ordinance
in full appears immediately following these minutes.
Chairman Middleton requested that Clerk Johnson open
bids for one years requirements of Water meters.
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Motion by Roe, seconded by Bishop and carried that
the bid submitted by Hughes Supply Company of Orlando
be accepted and that city purchases of water meters be
made from them for the next twelve months.
Supt. Sheldon was authorized to proceed with the
preparation of Scott street, from Desoto Street to Pitt
street, for paving.
Motion by Christensen, seconded by York and carried
that bills be paid.
Motion by Roe, seconded by Bishop and carried that
meeting adjourn until July 19, 1960 at 7:30. P. M.
Council
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ORDINANCE NO. 189
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 15 OF CHAPTER 10
OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF CLERMONT. FLORIDA. ON JUNE 6. 1928.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THB CITY OF
CLERMONT. FLORIDA:
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SECTION I: That Section 15 of Chapter 10 of the Revised General
Ordinances of the City of Clermont, passed by the City Councll of salc1
city on June 6, 1928, and approved by the mayor of said city on June 19, 1928,
be. and the same J.s hereby, amended in its entirety to read as follows:
In aU matters pertaining to the assessment and collection
of taxes where the same are not provided for in these or01nances
and in the Charter of the City, the proviSions of the general laws
of the State of Plorlda relative to like matters shall govern. Taxes
shall be due and payable on November 1st of each year and dJs-
counts shall be allowed on taxes paid in the following months of
each year: 4% if paid in November. 3% if paid in December. 2%
if paid in January, and 1% if paid in February of the following
year.
All unpaid taxes upon real estate shall become del.1nquent on AprU
1st of the year following the year in which such taxes were assessed,
and shall bear interest from such date at the rate of eighteen peX'
centum per annum for the first year and eight per centum per annum
for the t1me after the first year and the tax collector shall, on or
before June 1st of each year, advertise and sell in the manner
following: He shall make out a statement of all such real estate,
specifying the amount due on each parcel, including interest from
Aprll 1st to date of sale at the rate of e1ghteen per centum per
annum, together with the cost of advertising and expense of sale
in the same order in which the lands were assessed, and such Ust
shall be pub11JSheci once each week for four (4) consecutive ,weeks
in a newspaper published in the city. If there be more than one (1)
newspaper published in the city; the Councll shall at the first meet-
ing in Aprll of each year, designate the newspaper in which such
list shall be published. If there be no newspaper published in the
City t then such Ust shall be poSted in three (3) public places in the
city for (4) consecutive weeks. one of said places shall be the office
of the City Clerk, and the newspaper charges for advertising shall
be 25ft per line for four (4) insertions, per single column and if
there be no newspaper published in the city the tax collector shall
receive the same for posting at three (3) public places, but in
neither case shall there be any charge for the bead notice.
Charges at the rates specified herein shall be computed and
paid for on the basiS of 6-point type on 6-point body, and shall be
charged without discount, rebate, commission or refund.
The Clerk of the city shall audit said publisher's charges
or the tax collector's charges for posting, as the case may be,
and the Council shall pay the same out of general funds.
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Lands upon which taxes have become delinquent
may be redeemed. at any time between _AprU first and the
date of sale of the tax sale certificate upon payment of all
costs and delinquent taxes and interest aD such amount at
the rate of el.gbteen per centum per a.n.nwn, but not less
than three per cent of the delinquent taxes and costs.
In all other matters perts,lritng to the sale of said
lands upon which real estate taxes are delinquent, the
issuance of tax cert1f1cate&, their redemption and records
to be kept in C01U1ectton therewJ.tb the provisions of 1193.52
to 193.621nclusive, Florida Statutes 1959 are hereby by
reference thereto adopted and made a part hereof as if fully
and at large set forth herein except that as to triplicate
lists as required and provided for In 1193.58. Only one list
shall be kept and tb.ls list :quiy be kept in a bowu1 volume
or may be kept on a card system.
SECTION U. That the City Councll of the City 01 Clermont, Florkla
finds It necessary to declare the pasaage of this ord1nance to be an emergency
measure, and therefore eame shall become effective immediately upon its
passage, but no provJsion hereinabove sha111n any way affect or pertain to
taxes leVied and aaseseedby said city for the year of 1959, which taxes if
unpaid are now delinquent.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City CoWlcll of the City of Clermont,
L.ake County, FlorJda at its regular meetipg held on July 5, 1960 in Clermont,
Florida, upon three readings thereof.
President of City Council--
ATTEST:
City -Clerk
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RECEIVED AND APPROVED by me this July 5, 1960.
Mayor, Clermont, Florida
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that a copy of this Otdlnance was duly posted in
accordance with the Charter and Ordinances of the City of Clecmont.
DATED, August 8, 1960.
City derk
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BILLS PAYABLE
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Orange State Oil Company
Panther Oil & Grease Co.,
Central Florida Well Drillers
Martin's Uniforms
Ashley's Inc.
Florida Telephone Corp.,
Harry P. Leu, Inc.
Florida Power Corp.
South Lake Publishers
Florida Power (Soft Ball)
Whirler-Glide Mowers
Basic Asphalt Corp.,
Badger Meter Co.,
Jensen Welding Shop
Beach Supplies
Harry P. Leu, Inc.
Hilltop Book Nook
Meeker Feed Store
D. J. Hatcher IGe Co.,
Stalnaker Chevrolet Co.,
Advance Electric Co.,
Fire Calls
A. E. Fibley
Credit Bureau of Lake County
Seaco
Hunnicutt & Associates
Southern Pipe & Supply Co.,
Clermont Hardware Co.,
Konsler Steel Co.,
Hoskinson Brothers Firestone
Clermont Builders Supply
Service Truck & Tractor
Iserman Co.,
Western Auto Store
Rivers Body Works
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942.30
62.50
1,997.00
13.13
6.98
34.91
51.60
1,535.07
82.45
69.25
92.74
171.00
308.32
281.85
154.98
2.04
30.05
3.60
26.40
51.89
313.47
54.00
13.27
12.00
75.00
187.74
252.84
27.52
87.84
205.68
55.03
10.88
11.50
1.00
418.00
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Clermont,
... Florida, in regular meeting assembled, that the Mayor of said City be, and
he hereby is, authorized to enter into an agreement with the ATLANTIC
COAST LINE RAILROAD COl.V.lPiiNY, and to sign same on behalf of said City,
whereby the said Railroad Company grants unto said City the right or license
to install and maintain, for the purpose of drainage, a line of IS-inch reinforced
concrete pipe across the right-of-way and under the main, track of said Rail-
road Company at Clermont, Florida, at a point 1456 feet southwestwardly,
measured along the center line of said main tract,., from illlle post T-Sl1: as
particularly described in said agreement, which agreement is dated May 23,
1960, a copy of which agreement is filed with tbis City Council.
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ADOPTED by the City Councll at its Regular Meeting held on July 5,
1960.
City clerk
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