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REGULAR MEETING
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was
held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, July 12, 1966. The meeting was
called to order at 7:40 P. M. by Mayor BonJorn with all Council members
present. Other City officials present were Clerk Manager Johnson,
Deputy Clerk Carroll, Building Inspector Snyder, Police Chief Tyndal
and City Attorney Richard Langley.
The invocation was given by Mr. Taber.
The minutes of the regular meeting held on June 28, 1966 were amended
as follows: Where City Attorney Langley ruled that the City Council
could not sell, lease, rent or othenvise dispose of City parks, playgrounds,
lake shores and etc. without a referendum of the people, the minutes
should state,' that such referendum be held wi thin 12 months of such sale or .....',.
lease and not 12 months prior as stated in the minutes.
There was considerable discussion regards to the minutes of the special
meeting held on July 5, 1966. Councilmen Hoskinson and Beals were of
the opinion that the sum of $3100 was not included in the motion made by
Mr. Cochran. that the firm of Adley and Associates be employed to make
a survey of the downtown business area. It was their contention that
the motion stated that the amount should be approximately $3,000. Motion
was made by Mr. Beals that the minutes be amended whereby they would read
approximately $3,000 rather than the $3,100 as stated in the minutes.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hoskinson but when a roll call vote was
taken, failed to carry. Motion was made by Mr. VanderMeer, seconded by
Mr. Turvi11e that the minutes be approved as written. On rol1~ca11
vote the motion carried with Councilmen Hoskinson and Beals voting nay.
Clerk Manager Johnson gave a brief report on the progress of various
projects underway. Clerk Johnson advised the Council that he would like
to be relieved of the responsibility of making arrangements for the
dedication of the Jenkins building. Mr. Johnson suggested that one of the
Council members assume this responsibility. Mr. Cochran recommended
and suggested that Mr. Hoskinson be Chairman of such a committee. All
Councilmen were in agreement and Mr. Johnson advised Mr. Hoskinson that
he would turn such information that he had concerning the matter over to
him. It was also decided that Mr. Hoskinson should make arrangements
to hold "Open House" at the Jenkins Auditorium shortly after its opening
to the general public.
Mr. Cochran reported that he had met with the Chamber of Commerce at
their last meeting and had discussed plans for a new movie of Clermont.
Mr. VanderMeer reported that the area around West Bathing Beach was
being improved and parking facilities provided. Mr. VanderMeer further
reported that the beach was being used very extensively. Mr. VanderMeer
suggested that the citv Manager establish rates for the use of the Highlander
Hut in such instances ~be~eit would be necessary to use it by adult
groups due to prior booking of the Jenkins building.
Councilmen Beals, Hoskinson and Turvi11e stated that they did not have
a report.
Clerk Johnson read a letter from Mr. George Hovis' representing Carroll
Fruit Company, Inc. wherein Mr. Hovis requested permission to extend a
fence across the alley in Block 112 Sunset Park. Mr. Hovis stated that
it was thoroughly understood that such permission would be on a temporary
basis and that the fence would be subject to removal upon notice by the
City Council. Motion was made by Mr. Hoskinson, seconded by Mr. Beals
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and unanimously carried that the request made by Mr. Hovis on behalf of
Carroll Fruit Company be granted and that they be permitted to extend
a fence across the alley between the S half of Blocks 112 and 123 Sunset
Park. Motion was made by Mr. Beals, seconded by Mr. Turvi11e and carried
that the bills be paid.
Mr. VanderMeer suggested that a parking area be prov1ded for the
Highlander Hut as soon as possible and 'stated that he hoped that the
county would help the city in this venture. Mayor BonJorn advised that
our Commissioner, Mr. Herman Dykes, had agreed that the county crews
would participate in the work.
Motion was made by Mr. Hoskinson, seconded by Mr. Beals and carried
that the City Manager contact the County Tax Assessor ~nd determine the
feasibility of the City of Clermont and Lake County using the same tax
assessment rolls as well as the possibility of the Tax Assessor's office
doing certain tax work for the City of Clermont. The City Manager should
report back to the Council recommendations following this investigation.
Mr. Cochran extended all Councilmen present, as well-as the other
City officials, an invitation to attend the Tenth Anniversary celebration
at the Citrus Tower next Thursday.
Motion was made by Mr. Hoskinson, seconded by Mr. T~rvi11e and
carried that the City Attorney prepare a resolution wherein the use of
alcoholic beverages would be prohibited in all municipally owned buildings
and parks.
City Manager Johnson recommended that the City enter into an agreement
with Mr. Welborn Daniel whereby they would be permitted to use certain
properties owned by him for a parking area. It was his further suggestion
that the city pay Mr. Daniel $25.00 annually for the use of this property
,with the understanding that shou~d Mr. Daniel terminate the lease within
five years that :he refund the city the approximate amount of $250 which
they had expendea for paving. Motion was made by Mr. Beals, seconded by
Mr. VanderMeer and carried that the City Manager be authorized to enter
into an agreement with Mr. Daniel as per his suggestion.
Meeting adjourned.
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ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
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JULY 1966
WATER DEPARTMENT
Standard Auto Parts
Florida Telephone Copr.
Davis Meter & Supply
Hughes Supply, Inc.
Clermont Hdwe.
GENERAL FUND
Clermont Plumbing
Hunnicutt & Assoc
Cities Service Oil Co.
Konsler Steel Co.
Griffith So. Lake Tire
Bennett's Truck Equip.
Hydraulic Supply Co.
F & R Office Supply
Hwy Equipment & Supply
Basic Asphalt Cor.
Lakeside Supply Co.
Lawton Bros. of Orlando
C. C. Connell, Inc.
Ward Engineering Co.
Advance Electric Co.
SubscriptionfBldg. Dept.)
Valbro Corporation
Florida Telephone Corp.
Clermont Hdwe
Clermont Bldrs. Supply
Clements Pest Control
TOTAL WATER DEPARTMENT
'DIDT AL GENE RAL FUND:
GRAND TOTAL:
$
6.83
12. 00
108.93
420.67
.28
590.40
.34
604.00
378.30
17.73
124.99
1482.52
5.25
118.75
41. 80
5163.88
89.09
92.10
8.41
, 30.00
7.60
197.06
5.00
139.33
112.38
57.67
3001.77
9.00
$ 955.32
$15,868.30
$16,823.62
Chemical Equipment Service 359.98
Advance Electric Co.
11. 22
Coble's Garage
13.63
Konsler Steel Co.
.40
Atlantic Chemicals,Inc.
21. 38
Std. Auto Parts, Inc.
103.74
Dixie Lime & Stone Co.
990.50
Western Auto Store
7.29
Dick's Gulf Service
1.50
Smythe-Hoskinson Shell Sere 255.59
Stalnaker Chevrolet Co. 3.00
Hanks Electric,Inc. 300.67
Orlando Paving Co. 48.00
Ace Supply Company 11.60
So. Athletic Service 194.75
Credit Bureau of G.Tr. 15.00
Willie Creech Plumbing 79.65
Am.Playground Device Co. 1234.00
Hilltop Book Nook 67.85
GlenMar Electronics Servo 14.75
Standard Oil Company 104.02
Fire Calls & Drills 87.00
Memorial Bronze 9.00
Lake Apopka Natural Gas 3.79
Doro~hy C. Woodford 55.00
South Lake Press 3.73