10-07-1947 Regular Meeting
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF TEE CITY COuNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL
Tuosday Ootober 7th, 7:30 P. M.
Meeting was oalled to orderby Mr Castner, pres:i.dont. Cowloi1men present
J.V.Brice, AJd.Johnaon, T. F. Thompson, J.FJ4acdone.ld, Att1y T.C.Cork,
Mayor W.H.Mo~stion, Marshal C.R.SUllins, Engineer A.G.Cole, Water Sup1t
H.M.Cole and Sup't of Streets, J .B.Fullwood.
Minutes of meetings of Sept.2nd, Speoial Mtg of Sept. 9th, and regular
mtg of Sept.16th read and approved.
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Mayor McQuistion introduoed Mr M.Wanaok of Ocale. who represents the
Florida Equipnent Co. Mr Wanaok brought in pio~es, data and prioes on
traotorfJ, mowers and sweopers use.t'ul for City Work, and disouSsed these
with the oounoilmen. Mr Brioe made e. motion, seoonded by Mr Maodonald
this be tabled until the next meoting. Mr Castner thanked Mr Wanaok for
this interesting infonnation.
Mr Wolfe, Seoretary of the Chamber of Commeroe presented a letter asking
Co-operation in advertising the City of Clermont, by appropriating funds
for mailable folders. After disoussing this at great length, it was
tabled until the next meoting.
Mar shall s Report-
Six arrests, one case disnissed, and $80.00 in fines turned over
to the City Clerk.
Mr Sullt.ns stated that two new tires wore needed for the polioe oar.
Bids are to be asked.
City Att'y T.C.Cork read a letter on lots 19, 37 , 95 , Delinquent in
State and County Tams, for whioh the City reoeived its proro.ta share of
County Sale. Mr sanger olams Lot 18 was to be sold to him at a naninal
figure. Mr Cork s~gests $25. per lot a good prioo for this property.
A motion 1'18. s made by Mr Brioe, seoonded by Mr Maodonald that tho City
Clerk inf'orm Mr Morse the prioe of Lot 18 Willll be $25.00. Mayor and City
Clerk to issue a Quit Claim Deed for lots 19 - 37 - 95, and a Speoial
Warranty Deed upon the payment of $25.00 purohase prioe of Lot 18,
EdgoVlood Plaoe. Motion Carried.
Mias Johnson and Mra Morse asked permission for the CleImont Welfare
League to hold its Annual Carnival, Dawntovm, November 1st, blooking
off the street for the evening. Mcmion made by Mr Brioe, Seoonded by
Mr Maodonald this request by granted. Motion oarried.
}i~rl;e Chief Cole reported no fire oalls for the month of September.
Fire truok ohooked eaoh week and found O.K. On September 27th order
plaoed for 500 :1't of li" fille hose at $1.12 per :1't and two li" Fog
Gwls at about $50.00 eaoh. The Siamese Coupl1nglil to be donated.
Mr Cole stated details on the water pipe deal with Mr Collette. Motion
made by Mr Maodonald seconded by Mr Thompaon, City pay Mr Collette
$100.00 for pipe used, and he is to take out the balanoe of $71.57 on
his water bill. Motion carried.
Mr Cole reported he was able to seoure pipe for. water lines, and Vl8.lil
advised to buy what he could.
Work to be dono on Library aocording to provious motion.
Letter !'ran County Sup't of Sohools read regarding the traffio oonditions
in front of the sohool in Clermont. Clerk to ask: County to build road
to baok of school .
Letter from A.&P. Tea Co read asking for refund of water moter deposit.
Clerk to roply City to hold Deposit as long as this meter is used by this Co.
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Quotations on Elootrio Water Comlers read fran Brantly Electric and
Roo Applianoes. Mr Johnson made a motion seoonded by Mr ThcmpaoFl., City
Clerk give Brantly Eleotrio an order for the oooler he specified, for
$232.50 installed oomplete with plumbing and eleotrioal oorulootions.
Motion oarried.
Mr Cole reports switoh at pump house burned out, and is asked to take oare
of SElme.
Letter announoing convention of Florida League of Municipali tie CJ to be
held in st Petersburg Nov 16 to 18th road, tabled.
F. B. Kreidor roports Bond haa beon onnoellad for Mr Houae wld filed
for Mrs M.H.Barnoa.
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Minutos of Regular Mtg ot City Council Oct. 7, 1947
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Leedy Wheeler & Alleman liat of Delinquent Tax Notes reported.
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Motion made by Mr Brice seconded by Mr Johnson, City rofund Mr A. G. Colo's
$10.00 Water Service Conneotion and Metor Deposit, on Lot 6 Blook 47. Carried.
Mr"A. G. Colo speaks on the advisability of allowing "Gueat Houoos" to be built.
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southe~stern Confrenoe on Codes and Zoning, baoked by MW'licipalities to be in
Orlando Novomber 4th.
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Mr Johnson speaks on timo of oloBing hour for l!'riu Inc.
Motion made by Mr Brice, Secondod by Mr Macdonald that bill s be paid when
money is available. Carried.
Motion made by Mr Johnson, seconded by Mr Thompson that we adjourn, to meot
again at the oall ot tho president.
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Bills to be approved Ootober 7. 1947.
5495 J. B. Fullwood
6 John Dingle
7 R. M. MorriS
8 . H. 14. Cole
9. A. Adams
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C. Hi chard son ,
Willie Snipe
'A. G. Cole Jr
R. F. Anderson
Cash (Advaboed t~ O.potts)
J. B. Fullwood
Jolm Dingle
R. M. Morris
H~ M. Cole
J. A. Adams
Joe Austin
C. Hi ohard son
Ci tizens Bank
Q. E. Sullins
R. F. House
A. G. Oole
Cash - Petty items
Seaboard Air Line Ry.
.J.. B. Fullwood '
John Dingle
'R. M. Morris
H. M. Cole
J. A. Adams
Joe .Au ~in
C. Hi ohard son
R. F. House
w. H. Mc~ istion
J. B. Fullwood
JaM Dingle
R. M. Morris
H. M. Cole
J. A. Adams
Joe Austin
C. Richardson
Willie Snipe
w. H. M~uistion
C. E. Sallina
H. M. Oole
A. G. Cole
T. O. Oork
William Kie
M. H. Barnes
F. S. Bliven
Cash - petty items
Colleoto~ otInternal Revenue
A. G.. Cole
J. B. Fullwood
J olm Dingle
R. Morris
H. M. Cole
J. A. Mama
Joe Austin
. C. RichardsOn
Rubin Jamison
Irving Morse
Achords Garage
Bishop Otfioe Equipnent Co.
Beaaley Power Mower Co.
Brantly Elootrio
P. W. Bryant
Can'tWells Cash Store
Clermont Hdw. Supply Co
Fla. Crushed stone COt!
" Power Corp
II Telephone Co
. Harry P. Leu
John C. Loolmer,
C. B. JonoD
Orange State Oil Co.
Postal Colol~ 00.
Sal1gle Builder. Cupply
Sootta Pharmaoy
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30.93
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109.00
115.35
75.00
58.46
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36.70
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31.35
19.43
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36.70
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29.55
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98.40
109.00
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165.20
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250.40
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36.70
33.84
30.26
45.00
33.75
35.03
31.83
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55.26
26.40
32.92
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8.48
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18.85
94.96
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CITY OF CLERMONT-1947-4g BUDGET
ASSESSED VALUATION-total
State & Co. owned 2,720
Widows Exemptions 20,180
Del. on roll . ,9',220
Taxable for Bond Debt 'Service
Allowing for 10% not, colle cted
Each mill will produce $1,7a7.26
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Homestead exemptions
Excluded Area (1941)
Taxable for Operations
Allowing 10% not collected
Each mill will produce
855,805
v 3,270
$954..09
1,951,299.00
32,120.00
1,919,179.00-
191,917,90
1,'727,261.10
859,075.00
1,060,104.00
106,010.40
t?4,093.60
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BOND DEBT SERVICE
Interest due $10,905.00
Retire 2% Bonds 7,270 18,175.00
On hand '1,922.43
m 11 mills 18,999.86
20,922.29
surplus 2 747.29
Net amount of Budget, Debt Service
GEUERAL OPERATING EXPENSE
!let amount of Budget
On hand 17,383.2'7
14 mills' 13,357.26
30,740.53
Misc Receipts 37,775.00
6&3,515.53
surplus 6,615.53
Total amount of Budget
18,uns.oo
61,900jOO
80,075.00
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Cash on hand
'Misc. Receipts
11 mill levy
14 mill levy
19,305.70
37,775.00
18,999.86
13,35'7.26
89,43'7.82
9,362.82
surplus
80,075.00
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GENERAL REVENUE BASED ON 1946-47 totals to 8-1-47.
Cemetery lot Sales
Grove note d1 e
Water Service Conn. &
Water Accounts
Fines & Forfeitures
Licenses
Permit Fees
Misc Receipts
Int. & Penalty on Del. taxes
DeliI!l.quent taxes
700.00
500.00
cutoffs 275.00
27,000.00
3,800.00
3,800.00
500.00
1,000.00
100.00
100.00
3'7, '7'75. 00
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CITY OF CLERMOWT - 1947-4Q BUDGET
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Oi 1:\r Clerk
City Attorney
Tax Assessor
Office Help
Office supplies &:
Audit
Fuel &: Light
Election
Phone
Surety Bonds
Forec~osure &: tax suits
Workman I s Comp. Ins.
Engineer &: Supplies
Printing
Bldg repairs &: upkeep
Discount on taxes
?I~unicipal Judge
InsuranCe
Machinery &: Miso.
GENH.:RAL EXPElfSE
3,000.00
600.00
300.00
1,QOO.OO
expense 500.00
500.00
100.00
20.00
75.00
SO.OO
500.00
475.00
2,500.00
200.00
1,000.000
500.00
300QOO
900.00
3.000.00
STRE~!l D'~PT.
Labor &: Sa10ries
Lights
Truck expense
Tools,lIlaterials
16,250.00
4,300.00
2,500.00
1,200.00
~repairs 10.000.00
POLICE DEPT
Salaries
Feeding Prisoners
Car Expanse
Mise. Expense
FIRE D~PT.
Salaries
Hose &: Misc axpense
P ARK D~PT
Park Expense
Cemetery Expense
Recreation
'}'1ATER DT.PT.
Salaries &: wages
Pumping Expense
Pipe &: Fittings
Truck :r~xpense
Mise. Expense
Sl1..NITATIOlt
Garbage collection
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4,900.00
100.00
iQg..QQ 900.00
-iQ..QQ 100.00
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6,000.00
400.00
700.00
1,100.00
-3,liQ..QQ 2,650.00
500.00
200.00
3,350.00
5,000.00 r ~
1,200.00,- ~J., ,. . \
6.000.00
500.00
a"OQQ..QQ 1,500.00
14,200.00
14,200.00
3.000.00
61,900.00