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01-19-1954 Regular Meeting ADJOURNED MEETING ~ ., An adjourned meeting of the city council of the city of Clermont was held at the city hall, Tuesday, Jan 19, 1954. The meeting was called to order by Council President, Arthur George, at 7:30 P. r-~. with all members present. Others present were Mayor Boyd, Supt. Sheldon, City attorney Morse, Police chief Brooks, Brad Ful.lwood and Howard Young. The minutes of the meeting held January 5, 1954 were read by the clerk and approved as read. Chairman George made the following Committee appointments: streets: Konsler, Sickler, Olivenbaum Water.: Winston, Kons.ler, Olivenbaura Street Lighting ~ Sanitation: Konsler, Sickler, Winston Parks & Cemetary: Sickler, George, Winston Building: Olivenbaum, Sickler, George Laws 8: Auditing: Oli venba urn, George, Sickler Sidewalks (Spec.ial Comm) Winston, Sickler, Olivenbaum. In each instance the first named is chairman. . Mr. George reported that he had written Mr. 5tJhitehair, with regards to visiting Clermont andmaking a survey of temporary 50 through Clermont, in order to determrnne the extent of damage to the streets in question so that they could be repaired by the State Road Dept. Mr. Konsler reported that the county road department had purchased a new road machine and that they had agreed to hard-surface Diston street from Desota to Pitt streets provided the city would fmrnish the material. Mr. Konsler moved that the offer by the county road department be accepted and that the city have Diston street, from DeSota to Pitt streets hard-surfaced. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sickler and carried when put to a vote. Mr. Winston stated that it continued to be necessary for the city water dept. to relocated and replace water lines along Highway 50. Motion by uJinston, seconded by Konsler, that tbe Vo.rater department be authorized to purchase a plow to be used with a tpactor for the purpose of digging ditches for water mains. ~~otion carried. Mr. Winston recommended that the Council give serious considel"lation to the purchase of additional 8" water mains to complete certain loop~. Mr. ~inston stated that he wished it to be a matter of record that he favored a twenty-five foot set back from the right-of-vJaY line on 50 for all dwellings which it become necessary to move. ~ Mr. Sickler asked the clerk to read a proposed amendment to Ordinace numbered 48 for the consideration of the council. After the reading of the proposed Ordtnance, I1otion was made by Sickler, seconded by Konsler that Paragraph be changed to read "and for commercial 7 foet" instead of 15 feet as shown. The motion was carried with Mr. 1rilins ton voting no. -~~-- Ur. Olivenbaum moved that Paragraph 4 be further changed to read : "Rea#{ depth for comrrercial building 10 feet" instead of "none" as shown. The mot'on was seconded by ~r. Sickler and carried with ~r. Winston voting No. ~- Motion was made by Sickler, seconrled by I.Jinston, that section !IF" of paragraph 4 of the proposed amendment be eliminated entirely. Hotion carried. ~ ~ ~ ... ..:.t.. - . , ~,ir , ..f' q. {<-~\~~~ ~ . ~~. Sickler offered, and moved that it be passed, and Amendment to Ordinance 48 of the city of Clermont, to wit: change change the number of Districts or Zones from seven to eight by adding a Transit Commercial District, which amendment was read in full. The motion was seconded by Mr. Konsler a~d upon roll call vote unanamously carried. Mr. Konsler then moved that the rules be waived and that the a~endment be read the seconr time by title only. The motion was seconded by Mr. Winston, and upon roll call vote was unanamously carried. After the second reading, by title only, Mr. Olivenbaum moved that the rules be further waived and that the amendment be placed upon its passage. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sickler and upon roll call vote unanamously carried. Thereupon the ~endment was read in full and upon roll call vote the ayes were Winston, Konsler, Sickler, Olivenbaum and George. Nays: none. The amendment was passed, Title as stated, and ordered recorded in the Ordinance book and numbered . A copy in full appears immediately following these minutes. Mr. Winston, chairman of the Sidewalks committee instructed Clerk Jolmson to notify Mr. Potter and r,ir. Brown, owners of property fronting on Montrose street in Block 80, that a portion of their side walk was in a dangerous condition and must be repaired immediately. 0 Motion by Sickler, seconded by Konsler, that Tax collector Johnson be authorized to cancel 1952 Tax Statement numbered 1359, in the amount of 28,44, if sa~e proves to be uncollectable due to business failure. Motion carried. Clerk Johr,son informed the Council that Mr. Williams Bailey had requested that the city place a street sign at the corner of Montrose and Fifth, directing traffic to temporary 50. Motion was made by Konsler, seconded by Olivenbaum th~ the request made by Mr. Bailey be granted and that the matter be referred to the Police Department for action. Clerk Johnson called to the councils attention that a lease, or sale, had not been executed with the Clermont Garden club, for lots 10, 11, 12 & 13, Block 90. Motion was made by Winston, seconded by Sickler, that the city lease lots 10,11,12 & 13, Block 90, to the Clermont Garden club for ninty nine years for one dollar; that said lease is not to be transferable, and if said Garden Club should cease to exist, or fail to maintain the property, that said property diverts back to the city. Motion carried. -City attorney Morse was instructed to prepare the lease as outlined in the foregoing motion. I:ayor Boyd recommended that the city purchase a fire extinguisher for the police car. Hotion by Olivenbaum, seconded by Sickler, that the Mayor be authorized to purchase a fire extinguisher as recommende0. C~r~ ~,~ayor Boyd made the following recommendations: 1. That the city purchase land at Cynthanna and that the present city dump be moved to that location, and that the site of the present dump me filled and made into a Negroe recreation area. Action: l~yor requested to investigate the land in question, obaain a price, and report back to the council. Ae~~ 'J.. :~"~,,.,.. ~~':'-!::'-~d-t;; El"8taiR ~tinHi'lt.fl ~f 2. Install a blinker light at the intersection of Eight street and Desota; that such light be connected with a switch so that traffic could be stopped from all four directions in case of firedapartment making a run Action: Mayor requested to ontpin estlma~ or cosi and report to council. "' 3. A committee to be appointed to study the City Charter and make recommended changes to the Council for presentation to State Legislature. A discussion took place regarding this matter and it was agreed that there should probably be some changes in Charter made. No definate action was taken and no committee appointed. ~ ., 4. That flCurverr signs be placed on temporary 50, between Chestnut streets and Fourth streets. Action: Clerk Johnson instructed to write to ~he Saate Road dept. amd request that the si~1s be placed. 5. That city endeavor to have fl4 way stopfl at intersection of highways 50 and 27. Action: Matter referred to mayor for further study and consultation with State Road Dept. 6. That street lights be placed over the sidewalks on Montrose streets and Minneola avenue, from the downtown area to fourth street. Action: Matter referred to Street lighting and sanitation committe for investigation. 7. Possibility of organizing a National Guard unit and obtain an armory. Action: referred to mayor for further study and consideration. 8. The appointment of an Industrial committee to study de developements in research laboratories for new ideas for industries in Clermont. No action. 9. That it might be possible to consolidate the library and community building and solve construction prOblems. The general opinion of the council was that this idea was not practical. 10. To publish a new booklet containing all revised ordimances. This matter was _ discussed but no action talren. 11. That the mistletoe be taken from the trees in the city. No action taken. 1.ffayor Boyd explained to the council that sometimes it was necessary to issue warrants for arrest late at night when it was impossible to reach JUdge Bliven or Clerk Johnson, and recommended that J. B. Fullwood be appointed as Deputy Clerk to take care of the matter on such occasions. Motion by Olivenbaum, seconded by Sickler, that Brad Fullwood be appointed Deputy clerk for the purpose of handling warrants as outline in the mayors recommendation. !!ot. carried. Mayor Boyd recommended that J. B. Fullwood be sworn in as a Special police office in order that he could act as jailer and feed the prisoners. Mayor Boyd was informed by the council that they could not agree to this recommendation; that J. B. Fullwood was engaged in the capacity of a fireman only, that he would not be allowed to serve as a pOlice officer or jailer, and that it was the responsability of the police officer on duty to see that the prisoners were fed and cared for generaly. ~ \,., ......::__.~ ~ ., Mayor Boyd informed the council that the members of the Shuffle Board association had agreed to paint the wood work at the shuffle board courts if _the city would furnish the paint. The matter was referred to the Parks r,ommittee. Mayor Boyd requested the city attorney to meet with the police officers and brief them on their duties. The attorney agreed. Mayor Boyd stated that he wished to commend the Fire dept and the Police dept. for their splendid work last sunday during the drowning accident. ~~, - ~ \.,