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REGULAR MEETING
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was
held in the Municipal' Court Room on Tuesday, October 5, 1965. The
meeting was called to order at7~30 P. M. by Mayor BonJorn with all
Council members present. Other City. officials present were Police Chief
Tyndal, Superintendent Sheldon, Assistant Superintendent Creech, Building
Inspector Snyder, City, Attorney Langley, City Manager McIntosh and City'
Clerk Johnson. Visitors present were Mr. Milton, of the Lake County Health
Department, Mayor Coggshell of MinneOla, Councilman Williams of Minneola,
Representative Reedy' and Messrs. William Boyd and C. Mangold. Representa-
tives of the 'press were also present. .
The invocation was, given by Mr. Richard La?gley.
The minutes of the adjourned meeting, held September 21, 1965, were
corrected to' read that Councilman Beals voted "Yea" on Resolution No. 48
and that the Resolution was adopted unanimQusJY. '
Mr. Milton, ,of the Lake County Health Department, spoke to the
Council regarding the Land Fill garbage .dump. Mr. Mil ton recommended
that an attendant be engaged to' reside on the property and attend the 'dump
at all times. It was his su~gestion that the attendant be 'paid by the
municipalities of Mascotte, Groveland, MinneOla and Clermont. It was
decided that the 'Mayors of the above mentioned municipalities be contacted
to determine if they would participate in such a program. Mr. Milton
agree'd to report to the Clermont City Council on October 19th with written
recommendations and agreements.
Mr. "Bill" Reedy, of Florida Telephone Corporation,spoke to the
Council regarding the proposed Extended Area Telephone Service for Lake
County and urged that the Council support the program by a Resolution. Mr.
Reedy was advised that his request would be, 'given consideration.
Mayor BonJorn reminded the Council that the next meeting of the
Lake 'County League of Municipalities' would be 'held in Minneola on October
13th. Mayor BonJorn also read a letter from Mr. Burton Brown of Leesburg
urging that the Clermont delegation to the State League of Municipalities'
meeting, to be, held in Miami', resist any change in the present by-laws of
the League. .
City Manager McIntosh explained to the Council the proposed lighting
for the "over-pass" at the intersection of Highways "50" and "27". ~lr.
McIntosh was requested to contact the State Road Department in an effort
to have them share in the l~ghting costs.
Police 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.
Mr. Beals, Chairman of the Parks, ,Cemetery and Recreation Committee,
reported that the plantings at the Jaycee Beach had been completed by
Florida Nurseries. At the request of Mr. Beals, City Manager McIntosh
reported that Mr. and Mrs. Alden were interested in leasing the restaurant
at the Jaycee Beach and that they had offered to pay two and one half
percent of the gross profit as rent with the understandi?g that the first
six months (November through April) would be rent free. Mr. McIntosh
advised the Council that he would furnish each of them with a copy ,of
the proposed lease.
Mr. Beals' recommended and moved that 'the account in the amount of
$89.60 due Keene Constr.uction Company for rebuildi?g steps from Lake s~ore
Drive to the lake front ,at the William Boyd property be paid. The motlon
was seconded by Mr. Turville and carried. Mr. Beals inquired as to when
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the "r~ght on red" signs would be installed on the Traffic signals on
Montrose Street and was advised by Mr. McIntosh that ,they would be 'installed
in the near future.',
Mr. Pool,' ,Chairman of the "Streets and SidewalkCommi ttee, reported
that the repairs of sidewalks was proceeding. Mr. Pool also urged that
the City Manager obtain all possible 'information relative to the Federal
Urban Renewal pr~gram.
Mr. Hoskinson, Chairman of the Fire Department and Building Committee,
inquired as to when the switches for the fire siren would be ,installed.
Mr. McIntosh advised that he was waiting for a representative to call on
him as well as some 'additional information. Mr. Hoskinson further reported
that the 'Bui ldi~g Committee hoped to meet with Mr. Stiggins ,Architect, ,
within a few days and be able to present the 'Council with recommendations
regarding the auditorium at the next meeting.
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Mr. York stated that he did not 'have a report.
Mr. Turville, Chairman of the Water Departmen1;. Committee," reported that
an electric log had not been taken on the new well but ,that ,it was being
pumped ~gain.'
Clerk Johnson read a letter from Mrs. Helen Wilkins pertaining to a
reques'tfor a "quit claim" deed for certain property in the Jaycee"Beach
area. It was decided by the Council that the warranty deed which the
City has was sufficient and that the'Clerk should advise' Mrs. Wilkins that
the "Quit Claim" deed was not nee'ded
Motion was made by I>1r . Turville , ,seconded by Mr. Hoskinson, ,and
carried that ,the following named persons be appointed to the Ele'ction Board
for the Special Election' be,ing held on Tuesday, ,October 12, 1965: D. G.
Rambo, Clerk; Robert I~gersoll, John McCown, ,and Donald Hayes, Inspectors.
A special meeting of the City Council was called for Friday, October
8, 1965, at 1:00 P. M'. to inspectthe'ballot box and check the' 'registration
rolls.
Clerk 'Johnson advised the Council that the 'Honorable J. K. Tryson,
Municipal Judge , ,would be out of the city during the 'month of October
and that it was necessary that a substitute ".judge be appointed. Motion
was made by Mr. Turville, seconded by Mr. Beals, and carried, ,that
Mr. W. R. v.Ji ttenmyer be appointed as substi,tuteJudge :during the absence
of J. K. Tryon. ' '
Motion was made by Mr. Y~rk, seconded by Mr. Hoskinson and carried
that bills be ~aid.
Motion was made by Mr. Pool and seconded by Mr. Turville that
Resolution Number 47 be 'rescinded in order that the Council members m?-ght
give :thematter further study. On roll call vote the result was:
YEAS:
NAYES:
York, Pool and Turville
Hoskinson and Beals.
It was the contention of Councilman Beals that the 'Resolution could
be rescinded only by a two thirds vote of the Council. However, City
Attorney Langley "quoting from Roberts Rules of Order, ruled that a
simple majority was aII' that was necess'ary and the'Resolution was,
therefore, rescinded.
r.1otion by Mr. Turville, seconded by Mr. YO,rk, and carried, ,that meeti~g
adjourn.
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ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - OCTOBER 1965
Konsler Steel
Spillane's Radiator Shop
Bennets Truck Equip.
Harry P. Leu
Hagood Bros.
Prescott Tractor Sales
Westerman Ford
Highway Equipment Co.
Griffith S. Lake Tire
Coble's Auto Electric
Harb Tractor Co.
Dick's Gulf
Williams Auto Service
Basic Asphalt
Florida Nursery
Western Auto Store
Meeker Feed Store
South Lake Press
Clermont Medical Center
Clements Pest Control
Cunningham Controls
Hilltop Book Nook
F & R Office Supply
Radio Communications
Harris Paint Co.
Olivenbam Ins.
Southern Building Code
Municipal Code Corp.
Credit Bureau
Grant Harris
Atlantic Chemicals
Clermont Hdw. Co.
South Lake Press
South Lake Press
Hunnicutt & Assoc.
Florida Power
Lake Apopka Gas
Clermont Builders
Firemen
PURCHASES FOR INVENTORY
Cities Service
Badger Meter
$
$ 17.17
25.20
22.00
10.12
1.20
113.47
120.16
57.65
236.27
79.14
.99
3.50
39.77
27.00
539.75
9.43
2.88
1. 60
4.00
35.00
310.00
69.01
26.98
17.65
25.60
95.00
5.35
400.32
12.00
1. OQ
21. 38
1. 49
4.77
93.28
225.04
""
1,860.01
3.00
357.35
66.00
257.60
224.55
5,685.51
Florida Power $ 29.38
Moore Business
Forms 102.06
Florida Telephone 130.39