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A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Clermont was held in the office of the City Clerk on Tuewday,
August 4, 1964.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor BonJorn at
7:30 P.M. with all Council members present. Other city officials
present were: Sup't. Sheldon, Ass't. Sup't. Creech, Police Chief
Tyndal, Building Inspector Snyder, Deputy Clerk Carroll and City
Clerk Johnson. Others present were: Messrs. Nyhuis, Beals, Newton
of Newton Masoleum's,Inc., Stuart of American Family Life Insurance
Company, and Twiggs of Adley Associates. Representatives of the
Orlando Sentinel and the local Press were also present.
The Minutes of the adjourned meeting held July 21st,
and the Special meeting held on July 23rd, were approved as written.
Mr. Newton spoke to the Council with regards to the
possibility of his firm constructing a Masoleum in Oakhill Cemetery.
Mr. Newton was assured of the cooperation of the Council, and was
requested to report back with complete plans.
Mr. Stuart spoke to the Council regarding group cancer
insurance for city employees and officials. Mr. Stuart was requested
to attend the next meeting of the Council, being held August 18, 1964
at which time he would be given an answer. Sup't. Sheldon was requested
to contact city employees and determine their desires in the matter.
Mr. Albert Twiggs of Adley Associates of Atlanta, Georgia,
Planning Consultants, spoke to the Council regarding planning.
Mr. Twiggs advised the Council that his firm had been engaged by the
Lake County Board of Commissioners, and the town of Umatilla, and
offered his services to the City of Clermont. Motion was made by
Mr. Turville, seconded by Mr. Hutchingson and carried, that the City
Clerk proceed with making final application to the Florida Development
Commission for Federal financial assistance for municipal planning,
and that it be recommended to the Florida Development Commission that
the firm of Adley Associates of Atlanta, Georgia be engaged to do the
planning for the City of Clermont.
Chief Tyndal submitted his monthly report which was accepted
and ordered filed.
Building Inspector Snyder submitted his monthly report,
which was accepted and ordered filed.
Sup't. Sheldon reported that approximately 250' of 12"
drain would be needed to extend the storm sewer from Second Street to
Crystal Lake, and thereby eliminate the damage presently being caused
to private property. Mr. Sheldon also reported that the breakwater
at the Jaycee Beach had been damaged. Mr. Sheldon was instructed not
toreplace the breakwater, but to remove the sand from the boat ramp
when necessary.
Mr. Turville, Chairman of the streets Committee, reported
that no further work could be done on Lake Shore Drive until the sur-
facing contract was awarded.
A discussion took place regarding the construction of streets
in the Lincoln Park school area, and motion was made by Mr. Turville,
seconded by Mr. Pool and carried, that Councilman Hutchingson obtain
written confirmation from the Lake County School Board as to the amount
of the expenses which they will pay for street paving in the Lincoln
Park School area, and that Mr. Sheldon make a survey to determine the
actual distance which $6000.00 will construct.
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Mr. York, Chairman of the street Lighting Committee,
recommended and moved that street lights be installed at the following
locations: First street, between Minnehaha and Lake Shore Drive;
East Avenue, between Minnehaha and Lake Shore Drive; Intersection
of Chestnut and Ryan Streets; East end of East Broome Street; Grand
Highway, east of Highway "27". The motion was seconded by Mr. Hoskinson
and carril:ld.
Mr. Pool, Chairman of the Parks and Cemetery Committee,
reported that he had contacted the Mens Garden Club regarding land-
scaping for the Police and Fire Building, and that they were agreeabChe.
Mr. Pool also reported that three picnic tables had been placed at
West Beach along with two Bar B-Q Stands, and that the remaining Bar B-Q
stands would be placed at other locations as soon as possible.
Clerk Johnson opened bids on furniture for the Police station
and assembly room, which were as follows: George Stuart: $1486.85;
F & R Office Supply: $1598.30; Hilltop Book Nook: $1448.79 and
$153la88. Inasmuch as two of the bidders did not bid on specific items,
the bids were referred to the Building Committee for study with the
authority to purchase.
Motion was made by Mr. Hutchingson, seconded by Mr. Turville
and carried, that the bills be paid.
Clerk Johnson read communications as follows: From Mr. W. 'H.
McQuistio:n requesting that his sidewalk be repaired where it had been
damaged b;y installation of gas mains, and, from Cooper Memorial Library
extending Thanks for their last contribution from the City. Clerk
Johnson ad.vised the Council that he would write to Lake Apopka Natural
Gas District and request that they eepair the sidewalk as requested
by Mr. McQuistion.
Clerk Johnson advised the Council that Mr. James Westbrook
would meet with them on Thursday evening, August 6, 1964.
Motm.on was made by Mr. Hoskinson, seconded by Mr. Pool
and carried, that the meeting be adjourned until Thursday evening,
August 6, 1964 at 7:30 P.M.
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MINUTES
1964
27.09
6.30
~.32
2,155.24
51.55
80.45
63.57
60.00
8.00
171.00
18.00
32.30
330.31
41.19
11.45
131.00
1,905.50
4.25
81.32
110.25
51.90
12.50
440.54
12. 27
77.38
99.00
18.50
144.28
66.69
183.40
5.00
18.62
58.93
9.00
6.55
13.15
64.13
211.68
2.50
34.50
$ 6,873.61
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - AUGUST
:~ifth Street Grocery
Guy's Standard Service
Florida Telephone Corporation
Florida Power Corporation
Konsler Steel Company
Williams Auto Service
standard Auto Parts
Fire Dep't. Salaries
Dick's Gulf Service
Municipal Code Corporation
Rick's Paint and Body Shop
Walker Hauling,Inc.
Clermont Bldrs. Supply,Inc.
Clermont Hardware and Supply
John's Standard Service
Memorial Bronze
Jack Sharpe's,Inc.
Meeker Feed Store
Davis Meter & Supply Company
Coble's Auto Electric
Hilltop Book Nook
F & R Office Supply,Inc.
ARPS Corporation
Freight Bill for ARPS Corp.
Hodges Equipment Company
Power Carbers,Inc.
South Lake Press
Ward Engineering Company
Dixie Lime and Stone Company
Belson Manufacturing Company
Clermont Plumbing and Heating
Harb Tractor & Equipment Company
Advance Electric Company
Clements' Pest Control
Rozier Machinery Company
Radio Engineering Company
Atlantic Chemicals, Inc.
Basic Asphalt Corporation
Hoskinson Brothers
Co.
D. J. Hatcher
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