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05-05-1959 Regular Meeting 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, May 5, 1959. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. with all council members present. Other officials present were: ~or Hullinger, Clerk Johnson, Deputy Clerk Dolores Williams, Sup't. Sheldon, City Attorney Morse, Police Officers Fullwood and Tyndal and City Inspector Snyder. Others present were: Mrs. W.H.Moore, Mr. & Mrs. Herman Stalker, J.T. Hlllary, Mrs. Alvin Richards, Mr. & Mrs. William JOhnson, Mr. Myrick of Fla-Geo Tractor Co., and Mr. McBride, representative of the local press. The minutes of the adjourned meeting held April 21, 1959, were read and approved. Mr. Herman Stalker inquired of the Council if they had reached any decision with regards their request for the re-zoning of that area in which their home is located. After considerable discussion regarding this matter, motion was made by Mr. Middleton that the recommendation of the Zoning Commission to change the area in question back to an Rl area be accepted, and, that the Council proceed with advertising for such a change. There was no second to this motion. Mr. Boyd moved that this matter be tabled until May 19, 1959, the motion was seconded by Mr. Oswalt and carried with Mr. Middleton voting,Naye. In reply to his question, Mr. J.T.Hillary was informed that no building permits would be issued for this area pending final decision of this matter. Mrs. W.H.Moore requested that some member of the Council kindly make an inspection of her driveway and advise her the manner in which it might best be repaired. Mayor Hullinger introduced Mr. William Johnson and wife of Tavares, Florida, and stated that he was applying for the position of Radio operator. Mayor Hullinger submitteed the monthly report of the Police Department, which was accepted and ordered filed. Mayor Hullinger further reported that Mr. Warnie Fowler had been engaged as a patrolman to serve until Mr. Henry Cox reported for duty and also very highly recommended Mr. Fowler. Chairman Roe asked for an executive session at this time. EXECUTIVE SESSION f Motion was made by Mr. Oswalt that the ~or be authorized to engage Mr. William Johnson to serve as Radio Operator at a salary of $210.00 per month plus apartment and utilities and starting June 1, 1959; it being understood that Mr. Johnson serve the usual probationary period of 90 days. The motion was seconded by Mr. Middleton and carried. Motion was made by Mr. Middleton that the Mayor be authorized to engage Mr. Henry Cox as a patrolman on the Police Department for a probation period of three (3) months at the regular probation salary. The motion was seconded by Mr. Oswalt and carried. Motion was made by Mr. Oswalt that Mr.Brad Fullwood be retained at a salary of $210.00 per month, not including apartment and utilities, until October 31, 1959 after which date he would be placed on a pension, the amount which would De determined by the City Council on or before that date; during the remainder of this fiscal year, Mr. Fullwood to be used for Parking Meter enforcement and such other duties as may be designated by the Mayor. The motion was seconded by Mr. Middleton and carried. Conclusion of Executive Session. ~> Mr. Myrick of the Florida-Georgia Tractor Company, discussed with the Council the possibility of their purchase of a used front end loader, which he had for sale. Mr. Oswalt moved that the rule of soliciting bids be waived and that the Council purchase one used T D 9,model # 9 K 3 Front End Loader, at a price not to exceed $10,500.00, less if possible, with a down payment not to exceed $2,000.00 and that a contract be executed whereby the re- maining balance would be paid one half in December of 1959 and the remainipg one half in December 1960. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boyd and carried. Motion was made by Mr. Boyd that the City purchase a Sand Spreader at a cost of $175.00. The motion was seconded by Mr. Oswalt and carried. Mr. Oswalt, in reporting for the Streets Committee, stated that the Streets Committee had made a survey of city streets and de- termined which streets should have priority in the repair program and that sand sealing of these streets would start immediately. A map outlining the streets in question was presented to the Council for their information. Mayor Hullinger stated to the Council that some several weeks ago he had recommended, and it had been discussed, that a Planning Committee for the City of Clermont be appointed, and, that he would like to submit the following persons which he recommended for membership on such Committee: Messrs. Jerry Egan, Roy Hicks, Oakley Seaver, Barney Prescott, Glen Middleton, Joe Duncan and Mrs. Lucille Young; it being understood that all members serve without compensation. Motion by Mr. Boyd, seconded by Mr. Christenson and carried, that the Mayor's recommendation be accepte~and that the names of those persons submitted by the Mayor be officially appointed to member- ship on the Planning Committee. The matter of sewerage disposal for the City was discussed at considerable length and it was unanimously agreed that a dire need for such system was evident, but, that it appeared to be impossible to finance such a project at this time. City Building Inspector and Health Officer, Snyder, submitted his monthly report on construction and reported that he had advised Mr. Kenneth Mavis, agent for Mr. William Kern, the repairs that would be necessary in order to bring Mr. Kern's apartments to a minimum standard. Sup't. Sheldon gave a report on water main installations, stating that a considera'81e amount of 2" mains had been laid during the past week. Mr. Christenson, Chr. of the Parks Committee, reported that signs had been erected at "Peter Pool Park" and that the Park had been mowed and cleaned and was now being used by the general public. Mr. Christenson further reported that the boat ramp at Jaycee Beach was in need of repairs and the matter would be taken care of in the near future. Mr. Boyd, Chr. of the Water Committee, reported that the present water consumption was very high and for this reason quite a number of complaints of low pressure had been reported. He further reported that additional water mains would be laid just as soon as city crews were available. Clerk Johnson read a letter from Mr. E.V.Johnson wherein Mr. Johnson protested the amount of paving assessments in that it was his opinion that a more equitable distribution of paving costs could and should be made. Clerk Johnson was requested to advise Mr. Johnson that the assessments were made as directed by the City Charter. Clerk Johnson read a letter from the Christian Science Society with regards to needed repairs on sidewalks adjacent to their Reading Room. The matter was referred to the Streets Committee. Clerk Johnson read a letter from Mr. Glenn Keefer, addressed to the Mayor, wherein he sUGgested that parts of Broome, Juniata and 8th streets be widened. Clerk Johnson was instructed to advise Mr. Keefer that this matter had been under consideration by the Council for some time. Motion was made by Mr. Boyd, seconded by Mr. Middleton and carried, that in the future, easements be granted (at the discretion of the Council) on lake front property, in lieu of leases Which had been the practice in the past; that such easements be extended only to those persons owning property abutting a lake, or, sepa- rated from a lake by only a street; that the easements be for a minimum of three years or maximum of ten years, with a charge of $1.00 per year, payable in advance, with such charge being a minimum of $5.00. Chr. Roe advised the Council that he had made arrangements with Mr. Richard B. Rogers, architect, to meet with the Council at noon next Friday, May 8, 1959, to discuss the proposed Civic Center. Motion was made by Mr. Middleton, seconded by Mr. Boyd and carried, that the bills be paid. Motion by Mr. Christenson, seconded by Mr. Oswalt and carried, that meeting adjourn. ~~44 Char esB.oe, airman Clermont City Council ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MAY - 1959 -- E. R. Rixie (Ide) So. Lake Publishers, Inc. (So. Lake Memorial Hospital) Standard Auto Parts Dominion Signal Company Meeker Feed Store Wright Machine Shop Western Auto Associate Store Whirler-Glide Mower Company Hoskinson Bros. Firestone Store Clermont TV and Appliances Florida Power Corp. Finley's Municipal Supply Badger Meter Mfg. Company Clermont Hardware Brantly Electric Company Clermont Builders Supply WoIfe & Konsler Basic Asphalt Corporation9 The San.fax Company "Razz It Bowen ,H'ord Company Judy Service Station American City Monton J. Barnes Olivenbaum Insurance Agency Irving F. Morse Southern Pipe & Supply Co. Florida Telephone Corp. Florida Chapter Municipal Finance Officers Orange state Oil Company .. 10.50 73.60 15.87 175.91 21.35 3.00 1.84- 12.01 3.46 12.48 951.63 111.69 350.88 39.18 10.12 65.97 39.02 1,314.00 122.26 8.00 2.00 2.50 3.50 4,744.79 3.75 113.41 18.30 3.00 741.97 $, 8,975.99