05-05-1953 Regular Meeting
REGULAR MEETING
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A regular meeting ef the City Council 'of'the' City of
Clermont w~s held at the city hall May 5, 1952. '
, The meeting was called to order by Council President'
Arthur George at 7:30 P. M.'with all members present.
M~or Higby, Attorney Morse, Supt. Sheldon' and Police
Chief Brooks were also present.'Visit6rs present were
Mrs. Arnett, Mr. T. C.'Cork, Mr. C. B. Pilgrim of the
Florida Telephone Corp., and representatives of the
Orlando Sentinel-Star and the local press.
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The minutes of the meeting held April 19, 1953, were
rea~ and approved.
Mrs. Arnett stated that the library building was baldly
in need of certain repairs aad requested that the $100.00
allocated in the budget for that purpose be made available
to the Library Association. ' .
Motion by Wiriston, seconded Sickler, that 100.00 be
made available'to the Library association for repairs to
t~e;r building. Motion carried.
Mrs. Arnett further informed the council that the
li~rary building should be painted. Mrs. Arnett was informed
that' this would not bepossible at this time but that the
matter' would be considered when making up the budget for
ne;t rear.
Mr. C. B. Pilgrim, representing the Florida Telephone
Corporation, explained to the council that the cost of
raising the telephone lines on eight street, as proposed
in the "White-waf street lighting plans, would be
Approximately $4,000.00, and asked that" the lighting
be placed on the'West'side of 8th street, from Minneo~a
Avenue to DeSota, in order'to save them this expense.
Motion was made by Winston, seconded by Konsler, that
the request of Florida Telephone Corp. begranted and
that Florida Power Corp. be inttrne~ed~t0 install all
Street lighting fixtures for 8th street on the West
side of the street. Motion carried.
Mr. T. C. Cork, representing Henry and Adie Rhodes,
called the Councils attention ~o the fact that that
all- of the water from street, on which the Rhodes
property is locateq, was running onto Rhodes property.
Mr. Cork requested that this condition be remedied
as soon as possible. Mr. Cork was informed that the
streets Committee had this matter under consideration
and that the condition would be taken care of in the
near future.
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Mr. Winston, of Laws and Auditing Committee, reported
that the Zoning Commission wished to report progress
on,their ta~k of Rezoning the city.
Mr. Winston, of the Water Committee, recommended, and
moved, that inasmuch'as the city owned a booster pump
which was not in'use, that said pump be installed at
the cemetary in order to provided additional pressue
for the irrigation of the cemetary. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Sickler and carried.
The matter of , resurfacing certain of the city streets
was discussed.
Mr. Konsler recommemded, and moved, that the traffic
light at the intersection of Montrose and 5th streets
be reset to increase its rate of change~ The motion
was seconded by Mr. Sickler and carried.
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Mr. S1ckler, reporting for the Parks Committee, stated '
that the shuffle board at Kellar park had been repaired.
Supt. Sheldon reported that the necessary repairs
had been made at Kellar park as recommended by the
Insurance Safety engineer. Mr. Sheldon also reported that
the sidewalk had been repaired at the intersection of
Seventh and Broom streets.
Police Chief Brooks submitted his monthly report, which
was read, accepted and ordered filed.
Motion by Meeker, seconded by Sickler, that. the "No Turn
On Red" signs be removed from the traffic lights and be
replaced. by signs stating "No ."U" Turns", and that traffic
.be allowed to turn to the right when traffic lights are
~ed. Motion carTied.
Clerk Johnson was instructed to write Southeastern' Cemmun1o~t.1(
and inform them of the agreement made by their representative,
Mr. Hagey, to tl~ effect that this city would not be expected
to pay the full price for the radio equipment recently
'PurcJ1a19.ed,'from them prior to this city receiving matchit:lg
funds from Civil, defense. Mr. Hagey's agreement was to
the effect that the city of Clermont would pay half of the
cost price, $225.00 and 25.00 installation, or a total
of 250.00 and that would be all that they would be expected
at ~y time.
Supt. Sheldon was instructed to removed a tree stump from
the street in fron of Mr. English's property at the corner
of Minneola and 7th.
Mr. Winston recommended that rubber t}r.ed wheels be placed
on city owned mowers. No Action taken.
Mr. Morse was asked for a report of progress, if any, in
the collection of unpaid sidewalk repairs and instructed to
proceed with collection.
Mr. Sheldon was instructed to proceed with the enforcement
of the Sanitation laws of the city, to the extent of
issuing warrants for offenders arrest where and when necessary
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Mayor Higby was requested to have the police force start
an immediate campaign of impounding unlicensed dogs. Mayor
Higby shamed that he would see that the matter was taken
care of without delay.
Mr. Meeker reported that he had investigated the insurance
liability rates relative to the requested Railroad crossing
to the American Fruit Growers packing house, and that while
it would not be possible to determine the increase in CGt&s
to the city for this added liability, that there would d~flr!~t.
be an incre.ase. Mr. Meeker recommended tha:t inasmuch as the
. City does not own :~property on either side of the tracks
where the crossing is proposed, and that inasmuch as the
proposed crossing would not connect any city streets, that
the city refuse to assume any liability in th~ matter.
No action was taken, but the Counci! agreed with Mr. Meekers
opinion and recommendation.
Motion by Sickler, seconded by Winston that bills be paid.
Motion carried.
Mayor Higby reported on the unfavorable condition of the
sidewalk on the South side of Minneola Avenue, between
7th and 8th s:treets and recommended that the property
owners be instructed to remedy same. .
Motion by Winston, seconded by Sickler, that Clerk Johnson
be instructed to write the property own~rs adjacent te
the sidewalk in question and instruct them to have the
sidewalk properly cleared and cleaned within ten days
from date of notice. Mo~ion carried.
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Mayor Higby called the councils attention to a proposed
bill in the legislature to the effect' that fines levied
by city courts for tRaffic violations on state, highways
within city limits would be paid into the state treasury.
Clerk Johnson was instructed to write the honorable
Representatives Boyd and Duncan and Senator Baker to the
effect that the-city of Clermont opposes the passage of
such bill and to urge their support in de~eatfngtsame.
Mr. Konsler asked if the property which the city owned
in Block 89 was for sale and if so at what price.
Mr. Konlser was informed that these lots had not been
placed on the market. After some discussion it was decided
not to place the lots on the market at this time.
Clerk Johnson informed the 60uncil that Mr. Bliven would
like to purchase that piece pf property lying North
of Hihgway 50 and in Sunset Park. Clerk Johnson was
instructed to inform Mr. Bliven that the property was not
for sale at this time.
Motion by Konsler, seconded by Sickler that Lake Front
leases be granted to Chas. Kloester, owner of lot 30
Clermont Heights and George Davis, owner of lot 51,
Clermont Heights, for that part of the lake shore fronting
on their-respective properties. Motion carried.
Motion by Winston, seconded by Sickler, that $10.00 monthly
be allowed for janitoral services at the city hall.
Motion carried.
Motion by Winston, seconded by Sickler, that city employeees
be allowed vacations as follows: Salaried employees
two weeks and hourly laborers one week if in the employ of
the city for one year and half those mounts if in the employ
of the city for six months, and that Where necessary
part time employees be engaged. Motion carried.
Clerk Johnson was instructed to deposit the surplus
funds from the Interest and Sinking fund in a special
Savings fund at the citizens bank at interest.
Clerk Johnson was authorized to offer for sale lots
5 & 6, Block 6, Lake Sunny Side unit at a price of
$100.00.
The matter Of speeding traffic through the city on
temporary 50 was discussed and it was agreed to have
it st pped if possible.
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Motion Konsler, seconded Meeker that meeting adjourn.
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Bills Paybale May 1, 1953
Clermont Hardware Co.,
Clermont BUilders
Wolfe & Konsler
Judy's Service Station
Fire Calls
o. K. Ice Company
Finley's Municipal Supply
Atlantic Chemical
Sm gar Builders
Brantly Electric
Brodie-Edwards
Paramount Chemical
Florida melephone'Corp.
Sun Chevrolet Co.,
Badger Meter Co.,
George Stuart
Florida Power Corp.
WhlEler Glide MGwers
Orlando Office Supply
Western Auto Store
Texas Company
Orange State Oil"
Standard 0~1 Co.,
Book Nook.
American Oil Co
Achords Garage
Sun Chevrolet Co.,
Bishop Office Supply-
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