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12-01-1964 Regular Meeting '-. e MINUTES N? 191 REGULAR MEETING A r~gular meeti~g of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held in the Municipal Court room on Tuesday, December 1, 1964. The meeting was called to order by Mayor BonJorn at 7:30 P. M. with all Councilmen present. Other City officials present were Building Inspector Snyder, Superintendent Sheldon, Police Chief Tyndal, City Attorney Caldwell, Deputy Clerk Carroll and Clerk Johnson. Visitors present were Messrs. Tabor, Rambo, ,Judy, Beals and Vandermeer. ~x. Newton of Newton Masoleum Company and representative of the local press and the Orlando Sentinel were also present. The invocation was, given by Mr. Tabor. The minutes of the meetings held November 17th and 23rd, 1964 were approved as written. Mr. ~1cQuistion reported, as requested, on the condition of the piano in the Conmunity Building. It was dediced that the piano was probably not worth the cost of repairs. It was further determined that the piano was used primarily during the Xmas season and Mayor BonJorn agreed to the lend the city his piano' duri~g that time. ' Mr. Newton, of Newton Masoleum Company, discussed plans for a masoleum with the Council and advised them that he was ready to start construction. ~rr. Newton submitted plans of the proposed building for consideration by the Co~ncil. ' Motion was made by Mr. Hutchingson, seconded by Mr. Turville, and carried, that the plans for the Masoleum be approved and that the Mayor, City Clerk and City Attorney be authorized to work out a satisfactory lease agreement with Mr. Newton and that the Mayor and Clerk be further authorized to execute same. Superintendent Sheldon reported that the side walks were completed at the Police Station and that he would submit a list of those in need of repairs at the next meeti~g. Mr. Sheldon also advised that a flag pole would be erected adjacent to the Municipal Court room within a few days. Building Inspector Snyder submitted his monthly report which was accepted and ordered filed. Chief Tynda1 submitted his monthly report which was accepted and ordered filed. Following a general discussion of the unsightly appearance of the "Bird Sanctuary'" sign at Highway 27 and Grand Highway, it was ordered removed. Mr. Turvil1e reported that work on streets was at a sandstill due to it being necessary for all city crews to work on the relocation of water lines in the area of the "27" - 1150" overpass. . e MINUTES N? 192 Mr. William Boyd arrived at this time and spoke to the Council rela- tive to the abandoned Tavares and Gulf Railroad right-of-way which they were offering for sale to the City. ' Motion was made by Mr. Hoskinson, seconded by Mr. York, and carried, that Clerk Johnson write to Mr. Boyd and request that he 'contact the Tavares amd Gulf Railroad Company and determine the amount which they areaski~g for the property in question. Upon the recommendation of Councilman Hotchingson, ,Thursday, December 10, 1964 at 2:00 oiclock P. M. was set as the time and date for dedication cerominescf the Police and Fire Departments building. Mr. Hutchingson was placed in full charge of the affair and motion' was made by Mr'. Hoskinson seconded by Mr. Hutchi9gson, ,and carried, ,that the 'City defray the necessary cost of refreshments. The matter of better lighting at the Fire Station was referred to Councilmen Hutchi~gson and Y~rk.' Mr. Hoskinson stated that he thought a final inspection should be made of the new building and that it should be accepted if found to be satisfactory. Thursday, December 3, 1964 at 1.00 P. M. o'clock was set as the time and date for the inspection and Clerk Johnson was requested to contact Mr. Hill St~9gins and request that he be present. Clerk Johnson read a letter from the Women's Club requesting that a large-mulberry tree on the rear of their property be removed. Clerk Johnson advised the Council that the City owned the property where the tree in question was located but that it was under lease to the Women's Club. The matter was referred to Mr. Pool of the Parks Committee and Superintendent Sheldon for invest~gation and recommendation. Clerk Johnson read a letter from the following named property owners: Lucille Young, Rosemary Young, Howard Young and D'. M. McCaffrey, signing for his mother, Ml::s. McCaffrey, requesting' that Lots 12, 13, 44, .45 and' 46, Block 91 Sunny Side Unit, be changed in' Zoning from the present R-l to C-1. Motion was made by Mr. Hutchingson, seconded by Mr. York and carried that the request be~eferred to the Zoning Commission for necessary heari~gs and their recommendations. ' Motion was made by Mr. Hutchingson, seconded by Mr. York and carried that the names of the following persons be removed from the registration rolls as they are no longer residents of Clermont: Betty Bailey, Loran Bailey, Earl Ferrence, Mary Irene Fullwood, ,Martha Harmon, Betty Jensen, Erik Jensen, .Dorothy Doester, Christy Schlott, Mary Schramel, .Clem Wolstencroft and Charles Robbins. Upon the recommendation of Clerk Johnson motion was made by Mr. Hutchingson, seconded by Mr. Turville, and carried, ,that Mr .Broy1e be appointed as officer of Election for the General Election bemng ~e1d on December 8, 1964. Motion was made by Mr. Hutchingson, seconded by Mr. Turville,and carried, that expenditures in an amount not to exceed $300 be authorized for the purchase of plants, trees and shrubbery at the new City building. Motion was made by Mr. Hutchingson, ,seconded by Mr. Turville, and carried, that the plaque, recently' purchased by the Men!s Garden Club, be sold at cost and that the City crews make the necessary installations. Motion by Mr. Hutchi~gson, seconded by Mr. Hoskinson, ,and carried, that b ills be paid. The franchise given to the Telephone Company by the City of Clermont . e MINUTES N? 193 Was discussed. Motion by Mr. Hutchingson, seconded by Mr. Turville, ,and carried, that the meeti~g adjourn until'Monday, December 7,1964, .at 5:00P. M. ~~~) . se BonJbtn, ,C irman . Nt? MINUTES ACCOUNTS PAYABLE December 1964 GENERAL FUND John's Standard Service Coble's Garage F & R Office Supply, Inc. Clements' Pest Control Eake Apopka Natural Gas District Olivenbaum Insurance Agency Bishop Office Equipment Co.,Inc. Standard Oil Company Medley's IGA Store Harris Standard Paint Company IBM Corporation Fillmore and Bradbury publix Market #25 Memorial Bronze South Lake Press Basic Asphalt Corporation Norris Hutchingson (Fire Dept.Salaries) Emlet!s Shop Elliott Business Machines, Inc. Western Union Fifth Street Grocery Marshall!s Pharmacy Advance Electric Company Cantwell's Dep't Store St. John Construction Co. Meeker Feed Store Western Auto Associate Store Red's Tire and Battery Co., Inc. Turville's Clermont Body Shop Hoskinson Bros. Firestone Store Hilltop Book Nook Konsler Steel Company Florida T~lephone Company Florida Power Corporation WATER DEPAR'1~MENT Modern Welding Company Florida Power Corporation Prescott Tractor Sales, Inc. Konsler Steel Co. ARPS Corporation Coble's Garage John's Standard Service SPECIAL BUILDING FUND Clifton's Tower Service W.D. Morgan's Army Store WATER DEPARTMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND Saine Company, Inc. $ 1. 50 8.50 32.75 9.00 1. 77 ,- 2 ; 4 9 7 : 0 8 . 15.26 351.83 39.24 45.00 837.00 41.50 5.26 261.50 79.85 52.92 201.00 1. 50 34.00 3.64 26.04 3.15 96.37 7.50 74.00 29.55 6.96 41. 00 17.02 2.11 493.85 23.85 52.65 1,336.54 6,730.69 2,102.44 419.68 42.21 43.12 68.10 13.00 2.00 2,690.55r 135.00 114.00 249.00 1,984.50 1,984.50 $ 11,654.74 It 194