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REGULAR MEETING
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont
was held in the City Administration Building on Tuesday, June 4, 1963.
The meeting vias called to order at 7:30 P. M. by Council Chairman
Clarence Bishop with all 'Council members present. Other City officials
present were Mayor BonJorn, Building Inspector Snyder, Superintendent
Sheldon, Deputy Clerk Carroll, Clerk Johnson and City Attorney Morse.
Visitors present were Messrs. Widmer, Weber, Ekmart, Reck, Nyhuis, Paffan
Walker, Loesch and Rook and Mesdames Rook, Nyhuis and Libberton.
The minutes of the adjourned meeting held on May 21, 1963 were
approved as ll/ri tten.
Mr. Widmer, representing Mid-Florida Gas,
regarding the possibility of the city using LP
Mr. Walker also spoke and recommended its use.
their proposal would be given consideration.
spoke to the Council
gas in their trucks.
They were advised that
Mr. Paffin protested the parking of large trucks in residential
areas, for other than unloading purposes, and recommended that the City
adopt an Ordinance prohibiting such parking. Mr. Paffin also protested
the use of Bloxam Avenue as a truck route.
Mr. Loesch offered the same protests as those made by Mr. Paffen,
with the additional }rotest of unnecessary noise and excessive speed of
traffic in residential areas.
Mr$. Hook endorsed the previous protests and particularly protested
unnecessary noise.
Mr. Reck protested the number of street intersection "stop" signs
being used by the city but was not definite as to location. He further
protested the condition of the street abutting his property and urged
that it be resurfaced.
Mrs. Kay Libberton protested the use of Bloxam Avenue as a truck
route, the parking of heavy trucks in the residential areas, excessive
noise and requested the imp~ovement of that part of Magnolia Street
abutting her property.
All persons offering protests were advised that the matters which
they had brought to the attention of the Council would have consideration.
Motion was made by Councilman Hoskinson, seconded by Councilman
Hutchingson and carried that the purchase of safety equipment for the
Jaycee Beach be authorized at an approximate cost of $50.00.
Motion by Councilman Turville, seconded by Councilman Hutchingson
and carried" that the purchase of an outboard motor, for use on the
rescue boat, be authorized at a cost of $205.00, plus the trade-in of an
existing motor owned by the City, with the understanding that the Volunteer
Fire Department refund the city an amount of $100.00 on the purchase
price.
Building Inspector Snyder submitted his monthly report which
was accepted and ordered filed.
At the recommendation of Councilman Hoskinson, Chairman of the
Parks Committee, motion was made by Councilman Hutchingson, seconded by
Councilman Turville and carried, that a work order be issued to Super-
intendent Sheldon for the extension of the boat ramp at the Jaycee
Beach at a material cost of approximately $100.00
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The matter of a diving board for the Jaycee Beach was discussed
and it was decided to delay purchase untim the water was of sufficient
depth to allow diving.
Councilman York, Chairman of the Street Lighting Committee,
recommended and moved that street lights be installed at the following
locations: two lights on Virginia Drive between Minnehaha Avenue and
the termination of Virginia Drive, one light on Pitt Street approximate-
ly one hundred fifty feet West of the over-pass and one light on Fourth
Street between Montrose Street and Lake Shore Drive.
The matter of paving assessments for Roane Road was discussed
and City Clerk Johnson was instructed to have City Attorney Morse
prepare the necessary Resolution and notices.
Clerk Johnson read letters as follows:
From Seaboard Railroad Company regarding the sale of vacated
right-of-way to the city. Clerk Johns9n was requested to obtain a map
of the area being offered for sale.
Mr. Glen Keefer requesting that the City remove a palm tree from
the street on front of his residence. Clerk Johnson was requested to
advise Mr. Keefer that the Council had previously decided that the City
would not remove palm trees prior to August first in order that they
might be certain that they were dead.
From the Home Owners Civic Improvement Association protesting the
unsightly condition of the Spar Service Station at Minnehaha and Highway
"27". Clerk Johnson was requested to advise thettIL that the Council had
already taken steps to correct the situation.
From the City of Ocala requesting permission to operate a radio
communications system on a frequency of 153.875 Kc. Clerk Johnson
was requeste,d to advise the City of Ocala that their request was granted.
From Mrs. Bessie Dillon protesting the possible installation of
a sewer system in Clermont as well as various other matters. Clerk
Johnson was requested to reply to Mrs. Dillon's letter.
Clerk Johnson advised the Council that Mr. James Westbrook of
Michaels and Michaels, had recommended Mr. Hill Stiggins as an Architect
for the CitJr of Clermont. Clerk Johnson was requested to arrange a
meeting between Mr. Stiggins and the Council.
Clerk Johnson advised the Council that Mr. Richardson had requested
an extension of one year on the agreement between himself and the City
of Clermont pertaining to the operation of the Jaycee Beach Restaurant.
The matter vias tabled until a later date.
Clerk Johnson reported that Mr. Shewey should complete the survey
on Lake Shore Drive within a matter of a few days. He further reported
that a request for bids had been advertised for the sale of the houses
located on the property recently purchased from Mrs. Slone.
Clerk Johnson reported that he had received a request to have the
right-of-way mowed on Lake Shore Drive East of Twelfth Street. A work order
was authorized for this work.
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Motion by Councilman Turville, seconded by Councilman Hutchingson
and carried, that the bills be paid.
Motion by Councilman Turville, seconded by Councilman Hoskinson
and carried, that meeting adjourn until Tuesday, June 18, 1963.
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Clarence . Bishop, C airman
Clerk
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MINUTES
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - JUNE - 1963
Carroll Gas
Clermont Hardware and Supply Co.
Al Huppel, Inc.
Harb Tractor & Equipment Company
John's Standard Service
Stalnaker Chevrolet Company
Olermont Builders Supply, Inc.
Guy's Standard Service
Williams Auto Service
Western Auto Associate Store
Lake Abstract & Guaranty Company
Davis Meter and Supply, Inc.
Hilltop Book Nook
Hunnicutt & Associates, Inc.
Boykin Construction Company
Southern Pipe and Supply Company
DuCor Supply
Advance Electric Company
Jack Sharpe's, Inc.
The Gamewell Company
Olivenbaum Insurance Company
Southern Building Code Congress
Florida Power Corporation
Highway Equipment and Supply Co.
Whirler-Glide Mower Company
State Tractor & Equipment Co.,Inc.
Rick's Body Shop
D. J. Hatcher
Brantly Electric,Inc.
Fire Department Calls and Salaries
Hoskinson Bros. Firestone Store
Coble's Garage
Spillane's Radiator Shop
Red's Tire and Battery Co., Inc.
Clermont Plumbing and Heating
Konsler Steel Company
Irving F. Morse
Sun State Publishers
Basic Asphalt Corporation
Florida Telephone Corporation
32.50
78.92
26.56
150.06
8.60
95.09
113.49
9.10
332.43
7.00
150.00
380.39
54.54
299.93
271.50
117.00
108.10
149.28
10.20
492.71
3,000.48
7,230.54
25.00
1,693.25
18.89
5.91
12.24
41.01
27.60
42.20
117.00
133.85
110.10
21.67
123.27
88.29
61.55
662.00
274.10
45.00
- 32.56
16,653.91
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