09-07-1954 Regular Meeting
REGULAR MEETING
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A Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was
held at the city hall, Tuesday, September 7, 1954.
In the absence of Council president Art ur George, the meeting was
called to order by vice-president E. G. Winston at 7:30 P. M.
All council members were present with the exception of Mrl George.
Others present wer€ MaYQr William Boyd, city attorney Morse, Supt. She
Sheldon, Police cgief Clark, J. B. Fullwood, W. H. McQuistion, Frank
Pardoe, Paul Sheely, Rosemary Young, and Mr. Barkley, a representative
of Florida-Georgia tractor Company.
The minutes of the regu1ar1y.:'adjol;rhed meeting held August 17 and
the Special meeting held August 20 were read by the clerk and approved
as read.
Mr. Sheely requested that tlw city continue the hard surfacing of
B10xam avenue tl~ough his property t9 Hook street, stating that he
was willing to pay his share of the costs. Mr. Sheely was informed
that it would be impossible to give him an answer without some
investigation inte the matter, and the Streets committee was asked to
make a report with recommendations at the next meeting.
Mr. Barkley, of Florida-Georgia Tractor Company, asked that the city
give consideratien to the purchase of equipment to be used at the
garbage dump. Mr. Barkley was informed that the city could not make
such purchase from this years budget and that the budget for next
year had not been completed and that, furthermore, should the city
decide on the purchase of 'equipment of this nature it would be
necessary for the to advertise their requirements and ask for bids.
Mr. 01ivenbaum, of Laws and Auditing committee, reported that his
committee would have a proposed Ordinance relative to the l~censing
of Electrical contractors ready for the next meeting.
Mayor Boyd reported that he had contacted Mr. Stokes relative to
the City obtaining certain County owned lots within the city, and
that Mb. Stokes would give him an answer within a few days.
Mayor Boyd strongly urged that sidewalks:~ be built on the East side
of Fifth street from Juniata to Highlands, and on East avenue from
the School to Minnehaha Avenue. No action taken.
Mayor Boyd as asked to determine the amount of land now owned by the
city in Block 7, Sunnyside.
The matter of the city assuming the maintenance of the driveway
through lot 8, Block 81 from DeSoto street to the alley was
discussed. Mr. Winston reported that Mr. Ross, owner of the lot
through ~hich the drive passes, had stated that he would be willing
~or the drive to be used by the general public provided that the
city assume full maintenance and further provided that it be fully
udderstood that no easement or lease is given to the city and that
he may close the driveway whenever he desires to use-the property
for other purposes.
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Clerk Johnson was instructed to advise Mr. Ross, by letter, that
the city agreed to the afore stated conditions and would assume
maintenance of the driveway.
Police chief Clark gave the monthly Police report. The same was
accepted and ordered filed.
Mr. Kons1er, Chairman of the Street lighting Committee, reported
that street lights should be installed along DeSoto street in
the Woodlawn area but that he would be unable to make recommendations
before the next meeting of the council.
The matter of Social Security participation by City employees
was referred to Mr. Morse, with instructions to report back at the
next meeting with recommendations as to the best method or
city participation.
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Rosemary Young stated that she strongly objected tG having lot
12, Block 9, Sunny side, zoned as residenta1; that said lot was
not suited for such purpose, but that it was definate1y suited
for commercial use. Mrs. Young was advised to apply for an
amendment to the Ordinance in the subscribed manner.
Chairman Winston read a letter from T. C. Cork, sr. wherein
Mr. Cork stated that certain property owners strongly objected
to having Blocks 7 & 10 on Highlands and East avenues zoned to
Commercial use. The letter was signed by Mr. Cork, attorney for
property owners.
Motion by Kensler, seconded by Sickler, that the council were
accepting the recommendations of the Zoning 6ommission and that
no further changes were contemplated before its passage.
Motion by Sickler, seconded by 01ivenbaum that bills be paid.
Motion by Konsler, seconded by Sickler, that the clerk be authorized
to issue a duplicate Tax Sale certificate for Tax Sale certificate
number 41 on lot 18, Ed&ewood Place, dated 7/1/40, for 1939 taxes
in the amount of .62ft, /'Arjttpit/~~ffy'~~j and that the Council memb~rs
execute the necessary forms. Motion carried.
Motion by Kons1er, seconded by Sickler, that the Clerk'advise
Lys1e Fesler that the property owners in the neighbord of his
property at Osceola and 4th streets are complaining thatvthe
conditions of his lots c'nstitute a Fire and Health hazard
as well as a financial detrement to adjoining properties.
The Clerk was to ask Mr. Fessler if he would not kindly co-operate
and have the lots in question properly cleaned of grass and weeds.
Matter of trash collection by city crews discussed. No ac~ion.
Motion by Kosn1er, seconded by Sickler, that t"le Zoning Ordinance
be adopted as advertised and that the proper Ordinance be prepared
for passage. 1~otion carried.
Motion by Konsler, seconded by Sickler that meeting adjourn.
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Bills payable
Orange Belt Truck Company
Standard Oil Company
Sun Chevrolet Company
Western Auto Store
Clermont Hardware
Wolfe & Konsler
Seaver's Garage
Brantly Electric Company
American Oil Company
Orange State Oil Company
Florida Power Corp.
Florida Telephene
Clermont Builders Supply
JUdy's Station
Stokes & Fields
Her pe r Motor Co.,
Jack Sharpe
SQuthern Pipe & Supply
Finley's Municipal
Florida Equipment
Sanger Builders
O. K. Ice Co.,
Sherman Concrete Products
Southeast Communicati~n
Badger Meter Co.,
Hilltop Book Nook
Achords Garage
South Lake Publishers
Supreme Fuel Oil
Duro-test
Ferguson Furniture
M&H Valve Co.,
Fire Ca Ils
5.69
122.54
61.80
15.82
53.89
214.73
32.80
95.90
174.31
152.20
542.36
23.85
33.00
18.00
30.50
4.91
517.54
173.85
162.35
945.00 (held up)
28.17
15.00
166.83
88.75
374.40
10.01
284.10
6.42
138.19
120.00
3.30
108.80
18.00
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