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01-04-1949 Regular Meeting ~~ ,., -~ ,., . MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL Tuesday January 4, 1949. Meeting called to order by President R M Castner 7:30 P. M. Others present, J V Brice, G A Nash, F B Roe, T F Thompson, City Atty I F Morse, Mayor H R Harper, City Supt A G Cole, Marshall C A Mattson, H M Cole, J B Fullwood, Ray L Cmon, E G Winston, R F House and City Auditor H W Sheppard. Minutes ~ the regular meetings of December 7th and 21st, and Special meetings of Dec. 13th and 17th read and approved. Mr Sheppard presented the Audit report far the year ending October 8lst, 1948 and advised the council to cancel the Bonds purchased during the year. Clerk to clip coupon on Bond No 433 and cash it. Moved by Mr Brice, seconded by Mr Thompson that the Audit be accepted. Carried. The following reports were read. Mayor's, MarShall's, night police, Fire ~ief's and Engineer's. Moved by Mr Brice seconded by Mr Nash that the insurance 10,000 on PBoperty damage and 20,000 Bodily Injury be purchased for a total cost of $504.52. Motion carried. Motion made by Mr Brice seconded by Mr Thompson that the bills be paid. carried. The retiring councilmen, Mr Brice and Mr Thompson expressed regret at leaving the council and wished the Best ~ Luck for the 1949 councilmen and Mayor. Motion made by Mr Brice, seconded by Mr Nash that the meeting adjourn. The new Councilmen met immediately for organization. Mr Castner asked Ray L Coon "Officially" if he would accept the office of Treasurer for the year. Mr Coon accepted. Mr Castner g~ve the Oath of Office to Mr H R Harper as Mayor of the City of lermont for the ensuing year. Mr Harper took over the meeting and gave the oath of office to R M Castner, A M Johnson and E G Winston as Councilmen, R F House as Tas Assessor and Ray L Coon as Treasurer of the City for 1949. Election of President for Council. Mr Nash no~inated Mr Castner seconded by Mr Roe. Motion made by Mr Johnson seconded by Mr ~inston that nominations be closed. Clerk to east one ballot electiug Mr Castner President or the Council for 1949. Mr .Nash nominated ~v'Johnson as Vice President. Seconded by Mr V~inston. There being no further nominations liir Johnson was elected Vice President of the Council for the ensuing year. Mr Castner took over the meeting and stated he would appoint committee men and notify members as soon as possible. Mr Cole stated that Mr W E Barnes wished to build ten two- family buildings in Homeda1e subdivision of Clermont, and that we would like one permit to run for two years. Motion made by Mr Winston seconded by Mr Nash that this permit be given Mr Barnes. Motion carried. Motion made by Mr Winston, seconded by Mr Roe that the Citizens Bank of Clermont be DepoDitory f~ the City Funds for the year 1949. Motion carried. Motion made by Mr Roe seconded by Mr Nash that the Council go into executive session. All councilmen and Mayor Harper remained. Minutes continued, January 4, 1949. page 2. Mrs Barnes retained as City Clerk for the ensuing year, at a salary of $200.00 per month. ~ ~ Mr R F House to be retained as assistant with the books, at $25.00 per month. A G Cole retained as City Supt, Engineer and Building Inspector at a salary of $250.00 per month and $20 per month for gas allowance for his car. He to have priviledge of hiring and firing City men except Police Dept, as he sees fit. Mr Morse to be retained as. City .t>ttorney at a fee of' $50.00 per month. Upon the recommendation of Mayor Harper, as Municipal Judge at ~~25.00 per month. as Chief of Police at $200.00 per month, police at $175.00 per month. Mr Bliven to be retained C A Mattson be rehired and William Kie as night Moved by Mr Roe seconded by Mr Nash that the Ordinance No 85 "AN ORDINANCE DEFINING AIR GUNS; RESTRICTING THE SALE, OWNERSHIP, POSSESSION, DISCHARGING, OR CARRYING OF AIR GUNS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT; PROVIDING FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE AND PUNISHMENT FOR ITS VIOLATION. be accepted(expect Sales Clause). Motion carried. Moved bYcMr Nash seconded by Mr Roe that the rules be waived, and the ouncil vote on the final passage. Carried. Moved by Mr Nash seconded by Mr Winston that the Ordinance No 86 "AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO TRAFFIC AND REGULATING USE OF PUBLIC STREETS IN THE CITY W' CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PRESCRIBING MANNER OF PARKING AND LIMITATIONS OF TIME FOR PARKING: PROVIDING FOR RESTRICTED PARKING AREAS: AND PROVIDING FOR THE ENFORCEMENT CF THIS ORDINANCE AND PUNISHMENT FOR ITS VIOLATION. relating to Traffic~ be adopted, exempting Sundays and Holidays. Carried. Moved by Mr Winston seconded by Mr Nash that the rules be waviaa and ordinance accepted with exemptions. Carried. Mr Castner appointed the following committee to ~igure on a way to raise revenue for the City. Mr Johnson, Mr Winston and Mr Nash. Moved by Mr Nash seconded by Mr Winston that the meeting adjourn. ~~ ..~ ~