07-07-1964 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 7, 1964. The
meeting was called to order by Mayor BonJorn at 7:50 P. M. with the
following named Councilmen present: Pool, Hoskinson and Hutchingson.
Absent: Yo~r and Turville. Other City officials present were Police
Chief Tyndal, Building Inspector s~yder, Superintendent Sheldon, Deputy
Clerk Carroll and Clerk Johnson. isitors present were Frederick Nyhius
and representatives of the urlando Sentinel and the local press. -
The minutes of the adjourned meeting held on June 16, 1964 were
approved as written.
Chief Tyndal submitted his regular monthly report which was accepted
and ordered filed. Chief Tyndal further reported that the application
made by the City for F. C. C. license had been lost from the office of
Radio Engineers and inquired if he should make a new application through
said Radio Engineers. Chief Tyndal was advised in the affirmative. Chief
Tyndal requested permission to order some sign posts and No Parking
signs.
Motion was made by Mr. Hutchingson, seconded by Mr. Pool and carried
that the Purchasing Agent order the needed signs and posts.
Building Inspector Snyder submitted his monthly report which was
accepted and ordered filed.
Superintendent Sheldon reported that the South side of Cedar Street,
between Second and ~hird Streets should be curbed to eliminate wash outs.
Mr. Sheldon further reported that some repairs would be necessary prior to
the curbing and that cost of material for the entire job would be approxi-
mately~$lOO.OO.
Motion was made by Mr. Hutchingson, seconded by Mr. Hoskinson and
carried that a work order be issued for the repairing and curbing the
South side of Cedar Street from Second to Third Streets.
Mayor BonJorn read a letter from the Secretary of the National
Committee with regards to theCivil Rights Bill recent passed by Congress.
Mr. Hoskinson reported that construction of the Fire and Police Station
was progressing according to schedule but that there would be a delay in
the delivery of windows for the jail. He further reported that such
delay would not postpone the use of the building.
Mr. Hutchingson recommended that Mr. Pool, Chairman of the Parks
Committee, write a letter of appreciation to the Assembly of God Church
for their program of beautification of their premises.
Mayor BonJorn reported that he had received complaints regarding
the lighting of the tennis courts during the late hours of the evening.
Mr. Pool, Chairman of the Parks Committee, recommended that tennis
courts be constructed at the old basket ball court location at Lincoln
Park School~ It was brought to the attention of Mr. Pool that the location
of the court is the property of the Lake County School Board, and not the
City of Clermont. It was suggested th8t Mr. Pool contact the School Board
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and determine if they would finance the lighting provided that the City
would furnish clay for the courts.
The mattE~r of paving the streets in the Lincoln Park Area was
discussed. and Clerk Johnson reported that he had advised Mr. Adkinson,
of the ~ake County School Board, the amount of their share of the paving
costs but that to date he had not had the courtesy of a reply. No action
was taken on the matter.
Mr. rool reported that the sand pumping at West Beach should be
completed in the near future.
Motion was made by Mr. Pool, seconded by Mr. Hoskinson, and carried
that a work order be issued to Superintendent Sheldon for the construction
of fifteen picnic tables at a material cost of $15.00 each and that the
Purchasing Agent order seven Bar B Q pots at an approximate cost of
$26.00 each.
Clerk Johnson was requested to cooperate with Police Chief Tyndal
in preparing a list of furniture along with a cost estimate which would
be needed. at the Police Department offices and the new assembly room.
The matter of mowing vacant lots was discussed at considerable length.
It was decided that money was not available for the work to be done by
the City and that the present Ordinance compelling the owners to mow
their lots was to cumbersome for enforcement.
Motion was made by Mr. Pool, seconded by Mr. Hutchingson, and carried,
that the Laws and Rules Committee be requested to prepare an adequate
and effective Ordinance. No action was taken regarding the immediate
problem.
Mr. Hutchingson of the Laws and Rules Committee presented for passage
a proposed Ordinance, No. l3C, the same being AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 8, SECTION 8 - 7 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CLERMONT,
FLORIDA, IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FOR A REDUCTION OF AMOUNT OF BOND REQUIRED
IN SAID SECTION: CONFIRMING THE UNMODIFIED PROVISIONS OF SECTION 8-7
OF SAID CHAPTER 8 OF CeDE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA: AND
PROVIDING WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE, and the Ordinance
was read in full the first time and the Chairman referred same back to
the Building Committee.
Mr. Hoskinson of the Fire Department and Building Committee stated
that the Ordinance was prepared at the direction of his committee by
the Laws and Rules Committee and the City Attorney, and asked that same
be taken up at this time.
Mr. Hutchingson moved that the rules be waived and that the Ordinance
No. 13-C be read a second time by title only. The motion was agreed to
unanimously and Ordinance No. 13-C was read.a third time by title only.****
When the vo~e~wa8 taken on the adoption of the QRD!NANCE:~ the result
was:
YEAS: Hutchingson, Hoskinson, Pool. TOTAL YEAS: 3
NAYES: None
ABSENT: York and Turville
So Ordinance No. l3-C passed, title as stated and No. 13-C was assigned
to it and ordered immediately placed in Ordinance Book of the City and a
copy ordered posted.
***Mr. ~ool moved that the rules be further waived and that Ordinance No.13 I
be read a third time by title only. The motion was agreed to unanimously
and Ordinance No. l3-C was read a third time by title only.
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Mr. Hutchingson presented a RESOLUTION pertaining to authorization
for the borrowing of funds for Water Department System improvement and
moved its adoption. The RESOLUTION was read by the Clerk and Mr. Pool
seconded its adoption.
When the vote was taken on the adoption of the RESOLUTION the result
was:
YEAS: Pool, Hoskinson and Hutchingson
TOTAL YEAS: Three
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Turville and York
So the RESOLUTION was adopted and No. 31 was assigned to it and
ordered placed in RESOLUTION BOOK, pages 48 to 52 inclusive, and ordered
posted.
Motion by Mr. Hutchingson, seconded by Mr. Hoskinson and carried that
the bills be paid.
Clerk Johnson read the annual report of Cooper Memorial Library.
Moti9n by Mr. Hoskonson, seconded by Mr. Hutchingson, and carried
that the Clerk be authorized to disburse the amount of $500.00, as budgeted,
for the Lincoln Park Schools summer recreation program.
Motion was made by Mr. Hutchingson, seconded by Mr. Hoskinson, and
carried, that the construction plans for the assembly room in the new
city building be changed to include a circular council desk and to eliminate
the folding doors. Clerk Johnson was authorized to discuss the matter
with Mr. Hill Stiggins, City Architect, and to work out arrangements for
the changes with the general contractor.
Clerk Johnson reported that one of the city employees, Aaron Jones,
was undergoing an operation on his eyes and that he would be unable to
work possibly six weeks. Clerk Johnson further reported that the only
source of income which Aaron Jones received was that paid him by the City
and he hoped the Council would agree to help him financially during his
illness. Motion was made by Mr. Hoskinson, seconded by Mr. rool and
carried that the City Clerk be authorized to pay Aaron Jones one half
of his regular salary ($28.15 per week) until he returned to work, or
for a period of six weeks, whichever is the shortest period of time.
Clerk Johnson was requested to write Mr. Bakeman, Chairman of the
City Planning Commission, and advise him that the recommendation of the
Planning Commission concerning a Community Building would have every
consideration and that their recommendations regarding the appointment
of a Bi-racial Committee had been taken care of previously by the appoint-
ment of such a Committee.
Motion by Mr. Hutchingson, seconded by Mr. Hoskinson, and carried,
that meeting adjourn.
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ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - JULY 1964
Advance Electric Company
Hoskinson Brothers
\.Jesterman Ford
Standard Auto Parts, Inc.
\fuirler-Glide Mower Company
Coble's Garage
Clermont Plumbing & Heating
:Busion, Inc.
Brooks Products of Florida, Inc.
Konsler Steel Company
Memorial Bronze
Badger Meter Mfg. Company
Grant-Harris Drug Store, Inc.
Standard Oil Company
Recreation Equipment Corporation
Harris Standard Paint Company
American LaFrance
Highway Equipment and Supply Co.
Engel's Uniforms
Davis Meter and Supply Co.
Clements' Pest Control
Credi t Bureau of the Golden Triangle
Florida Power ~orporation
Hilltop BOOk Nook
Lewis Business Forms, Inc.
Florida Culvert Mfg. Company
Pounds Motor Company, Inc.
D. G. Rambo, Florist
D. J. Hatcher - Ice
So~thern Pipe and Supply Co.
Jos. L. Rozier Machine~ Company
\-lestern Auto Associate Store
Radio Engineering
Clermont Builders Supply, Inc.
Lakeside Supply Company
Glennont Hardware & Supply Co.
South Lake Press
Florida Telephone Corporation
Fire Calls and Salaries
Roy 1,1. Caldwell
\lalker Hauling, Inc.
Dixie Lime and Stone Company
Dick's Gulf Service
fteeker Feed Store
$
$ 19.47
51.09
69.68
61.64
63.65
91.77
59.00
100.21
343.00
258.58
131.00
1,114.16
4.33
847.14
22.72
24.00
479.20
13.25
132.25
122.84
9.00
12.00
2,169.46
26.84
185.68
355.70
8.54
10.33
33.00
250.97
19.36
.75
7.50
511.79
57.10
278.13
50.35
68.33
66.00
150.00
1,300.13
895.83
12.60
8.30
10,496.67
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