09-02-1952 Regular Meeting
REGULAR MEETING
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A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Clernlont was held at tho city hall ~uesday, Aeptomber
2, 1952.
The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Forguson
at 7:30 P. M. with all members prosent with the oxception
of Mr. Cork,' Jr~ Others being presont were Mayor Higby;
City attorney Morse, Supt. Sheldon, Police Chiof Brooks .
and Mr. Brad Fullwood. In the absence of Clerk Johnson;
Mr. W. H. McQuistion recorded tho minutes.
Minutos .of tlw meoting held August 19, 1952 wero road by
Er. McQuistion and approved as read. ,/'
~r. Sholdon re~ortod that lots in tho presont cemetary were
gotting scarce an0. recommended that the prico of the 25.00
lots be raised.t.mhe matter was roferred to the cemetary
committee for a.later report and recommendation.
A let tor from Black Laboratories was road, rolative to
the building of tho now pump house. No action taken.
Mayor Higby roported that Polico forco was operatiug
nicoly. Mayor Higby recommodded that Council take necessary
action to havo our insuranco rating reduced from #3 to
#2. The matter was referred to all members of the Council
to take tho mattor up with the Insurance company. .
llotion by Winston, seconded by Goorgo, that the salary
of Chas. Clark, Patrolma, be increased to 200.00 per month
effective Sept. 1, 1952. lTotion carried.
Police chief Brooks submitted his reprot and "ame was
acceptod and ordorod filed.
Streot Committed reported that the oponine of that part
of Codar street requested by Er. T. C. Cork, Sr. representing
the American Fruit GroVlers, was almost hipessible as it
was mostly in swamp land. lTo actien takon.
The mat.tor of giving l:;r . Sullivan a two year franchise
~~r ~axi-cab service in the City of Clbrmont was discussed.
Apparontly such action was not favorablo to the Council.
However, motion was made by r,~r. Winston, seconded by r,rr.
Moeker and carried that tho matter be referred to attorney
Morse for an opinion as to the legality of such action and
as te price and terms.
Motion by Winston, seconded by George that bills be paid
with the exception of the n1ack Laboratories account in
the amount of ~~166.00. Motion carried.
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Motion by Winston, seconded by l:oeker that moeting
adjourn. Motiono"\carried, at meoting .adjourned at 8:20 P. M.
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Bills Payable
September 1, 1952
Fire Ca lIs
Fla. 'ro lophone
Standard Oil Co.,
Amorican Oil Co
Florida Power Corp.
t70lfo & Konslor
Achords Garage
o. K. Ice Co.,
Sangers Builders
Harper Motor Co.,
Brodie Edwards
Badgor Uotor Co.,
\"Jhirler Glide
Bishop Office Sup
Finleys r.:unic
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