09-01-1953 Special Meeting
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REGULAR MFETING
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The city Ceuncil ef the city of Clermont sat as a
Board ef Equalizatien on Tuesday, September 1, 1953.
The BGard of Equa1izatien was called terrerder at
7:30 P. M. with all its members present.
Admiral Perry and William Bw,yd appeared befere the
board as asked for reductiens in valuations ef certain
of their respective properties. They we informed that
their requests would be considered and that they would
be informed of the Boards action at a later date.
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There being no further complaints tor the cGnsideratien
of the Beard the meeting was adjourned.
A Regular meeting of the city Ceuncil of the city et
Clermont was held at the city hall Tuesday, September 1,
1953.
The meeting was called te order by Ceuncil President
Arthur George at 8:00 P. M. with all council members
present. Others being present were Mr. Sam Sanger,
Mr. W. H. McQuistion and Mr. Hev!ard yeung as visitors
and City atterney Morse, Supt. Sheldon, Police chief
Bre.ks and Mr. Stimpsen of Bumby and Stimpson Censt.
Company.
The minutes of the regular meeting held August 18, 1953
were read by the clerk and approved as read.
Mr. Stimpson was called upon to answer certain questiens
pertaining to the propositien ef his company made to the
city fer the sand-sealing or certain city streets.
After some discussion relative to the matter motion
was made by Mr. Meeker that the city of Clermont enter
into a cGntract with Bumby-Stimpson Construc~ien company
for the sand-sealing of oity streets, in an ameunt ef
$?,500.00 and that said amount be paid from the current
budget. The metien was seconded by Mr. Winston and
when put to a vote unanamously carried.
Mr. Stimpson and the council then discussed the matter of
the paving ef Ventrose street from East avenue for a
distance of 160 reet West. This matter was referred te
the streets committee with the power to take the necess~ry
action witheut reporting back to the council.
Mr. Meeker stated that he was receiving numerous complaints
regarding the tall grass and weeds on city streets, lots
and parks and that he was of the opinion that with the
present city crews and eqUipment it would be 1mpossible
to remedy the situation. Mr. Meeker recommended, and so
moved, that the city immediately purchase a tractor and
rotary mewer at an approximate cost ef $2,200.00 and that
such amount be placed in next years budget for the payment
or same. The motion was seconded by Mr. Konsler.
Mr. Winston was epposed to the purchase and requested a
roll c 11 vote. Upon roll call the vote was as fellews:
Ayes: Meeker, Konsler and Sickler. Nay:W1nsten.
Net veting: George. The motien was carried and the
streets Cemmitte. were empowered to make the required
purchase.
In the absence of Police chier Brooks Mr. George
submitted the Pelice chief's report. The same was
accepted and ordered filed.
Clerk Bohnson informed the Council that Mayor Higby
was not feeling well and therefore CQuld not attend the
meeting. Clerk Jehnson gave a report en the securing
og ~rad1ng permits from property owners abutting
highway 50, as submitted to him by Mayor Higby.