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03-15-1960 Regular Meeting ... ... ADJOURNED MEETING An adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held in the office of the City Clerk on Tuesday, March l5, 1960. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P. M. by chairman G. Y. Middleton with all Council members being present with the exception of Mr. Christ&nsen. Other officials present were Mayor Bonjorn, City attorney Morse, Supt. Sheldon, Police Chief Tyndal, Inspector Snyder and Clerk Johnson. The minutes of the meeting held on March 1, 1960, were read and approved. Mayor BonjoDn suggested that the Police Department sponsor a Policemans ball in order to raise funds in order to assfutt people who become stranded in Clermont. Mayor Bonjorn was advised that the Council had no objectuon to such a plan provided that it be fully understood that such program was not a part of the City of Clermonts official functions. Inspector Snyder, Chief Tyndal and Supt. Sheldon stated that they had no reports to make nor any matters of business to bring before the Council. ~ Mr.Roe, chairman of the Water Committee, reported that Smith and Gillespie, engineerw, had advised him that they would have their report in the hand of the Council in the near future. Mr. York, chairman of the Parks Committee, reported that nothing had been done about removing the floating docks adjacent to the Boat ramp at the J. C. Beach and that Mr. Max Berry had offered to remove the docks for the materials and an additional fee of fifty dollars. Mr. Sheldon reported that the city could use a part of the material and could remove the docks for kess than $50.00. It was decided that the city crews would remove the docks as soon as possible. Mr. Bishop, chairman of the Streets Lighting Committee, reported that he had received a petition requesting a street light at the intersection of Palm ~ane and Drew Street. Mr. Bishop further reported that he had investigated the intersection in question; that .in his opinion a light should be installed, and that he therefore, recommended and moved that a street be installed at the intersection of Palm Lane and Drew Street. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roe and carried. Mr. Middleton brought to the attention of the Council a letter from Mr. A. P. Long, protesting the assessed valuation on certain property in Alta Vista Subdivision. After some discussion Clerk Johnson was requested to advise Mr. Long that nothing could ,be done about the matter for the taxable year 1959, inasmuch as the tax roll had already been officially adopted, but that the matter woula be brought to the attention of the appraisers when they were again in Clermont and consideration given to his~.requ~.st.a.t that time. Mr. Middleton, with the consent of the Council, requested that City attorn~y Morse determine if title to the canal between ~ake Winona and ~ake Minnehaha was actually in the name of O. K. Keene, and if so to prepare a deed from O. K. Keene to the City of Clermont for such property to be presented at the nexp=Council meeting. Mr. Middleton further reported that he was unable to make any recommendations with regards the deeding of certain lands on the South side of lake Winona to Mr. Daugherty i~asmuch as he did not understand just what Mr Daugherty desired, or under what circumstances or agreement he expected sURh lands. City attorney Morse was requested to invite Mr. Daugherty to be present at the neoct Council meeting in order that he might explain to the Council exactly what he had in mind. ... ... Clerk Johnson present bids on Water Department mains and supplies to the Council at this time. Low bidders were Southern Pipe and Supply Co., and Hughes Supply Company, but inasmuch as it was necessary that certain parts of the bids be explained Motion was made by Roe, seconded by Bishop and carried that the Purchasing agent make the necessary investigation and award the order to the low bidder. Clerk Johnson presented bids on the painting on the interior of the old city hall at this time. Mr. Bishop was requested to preside during the consideration of such bids which were as follows: Leonard Baird: Downstairs: $666.70. Upstairs: $365.00. Bishop & Hutcherson: Downstairs: 1363.00. Upstairs: $3l4.00. Motion was made by Roe, seconded by York and carried that the contract be awarded to Bishop & Hutcherson and that the Purchasing agent issue a work order for same. With Mr. G. Y. Middleton again presiding Mr. Snyder, Inspector, was asked to prepare specifications for offers to bid on intalling plastic tile on the floors of the police department office, the Municipal Court room and the downstairs lobby. Clerk Johnson presented bids for certain work on the City jail as per specifications in bid requests which were as follows: Wolfe & Konsler: $228.00. Eric Jensen: $l46.75. Motion by Roe, seconded by York and carried that the contract be awarded to the low bidder; Eric Jensen. Inspector Snyder advised the Council that he had mailed registered notices of violation to residents who are dumping waste water in streets or above ground in their yards. The Council advised inspector Snyder that it was their wishes that he carry through with this program and see that such existing violations are corrected. Chief Tyndal advised the Council that Mr. Miller had served his probation period as a city police officer and that it was his recommendation that Mr. Millers salary now be increased to $300.00 per month. Motion was made by Mr. Roe, seconded by Mr. Bishop and carried that upon the recommendation of Police chief Tyndal patrolman Millers salary be increased to $300.00 monthly, effective March l5, 1960. Clerk Johnson requested that the Council retain Auditors for the fiscal year 1959-60 in order that their services would be available to him when necessary. Motion was made by Roe, seconded by Bishop and carried that Sheppard, Sheppard and Johnson be retained as auditors.for the City for the fiscal year 1959-l960. Clerk Johnson read a letter from Olivenbaum Insurance Co., relative to "Bodily Injury" liability insurance carried by the Cmty of Clermont. Motion was made by York, seconded by Bishop and carried that the city increase the limits on "Bodily Injury" liability insurance to~$300,000.00 for each person and $300,000.00 for each accident. Clerk Johnson was requested to contact Olivenbaum Insurance Co., and obtain rates on certain additional coverage. Motton meeting adjourn.