11-20-1946 Regular Meeting
HINUTES OF THE REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT THE CITY HALL WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1946, 7:45 P.M.
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The meeting was called toorder by President F.B.Roe,
other Councilmen present were C.W.Gains, A.M.Johnson, and
~.F.Macdonald. Mayor McQuistion, Marshal Sullins, City Atty
~lorse, City Engineer A.G.Cole, Street Supt. J.B.Fullwood,
Water Supt. H.M.Cole, and City Clerk R.F.House were also present.
Mr. W.T.Williams, representing Robert Rieders, C.P.A. of
Jacksonville, Fla., was present. He had just completed an
audit of the City finances for the past year, and reported the
condition to the Co~~cil, and suggested that the City pay
Leedy Wheeler & Co. the balance due them on the Refunding
agreement, and the City take the responsibility of the balance
of the Delinquent Tax Notes they cannot locate. Mr'. Gat nes
made a motion, which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, and carried,
that the Ci~ pay Leedy \~eeler the balance of their fee on
the refunding, amounting to $1828.19; and advance $2000.00 to
buy up all available outstanding Delinquent Tax Notes, and the
City to Keep enough in the Delinquent Tax Note Fund in the
Bank, to liquidate all Delinquent Tax Notes, and the balance
to be put in the Interest and Sinking Fund to purchase Bonds.
Atty Morse stated that there were some delinquent
personal taxes for the years 1940 to 1943 incl., and the City
Clerk was instructed to cancel the following as the firms are
no l~nger here or in business:
The Coffe Shop- 1940
W.G.Douglas 1940
Tnomas & Co - - 1940
The Vogue - - - 1942
~.G.Douglas - - 1943
1.80
4.50
10.80
1.80
3.75
The following d':linquent, taxes were to be collected
by the City Attorney:
Gulf Service Station 1941
Dr. John McGuire - -.-1942
J.W.Stokes - - - - - -1942
Fifth St.Grocery - - 1943
W.P.Frisz - - - - --- 1943
Macdonalds Station - -1943
Lakeview Hotel - - - -1943
4.50
2.70
4.50
7.50
12.50
5.00
7.50
~ Mr. Johnson made a motion, seconded by Mr. Gaines, and
carried that the above accounts be charged off, except
those collectible, which were to be turned over to Mr.
Sullins for collection.
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Mr. Gaines made a motion, seconded by Mr. Macdonald
and carried, that the City purchase a pipe pusher to put
pipe lines across streets under the paving.
A letter from Mr. Becker, asking permission to sell
beer in his restaurant, was read; alro a letter from Mr.
Zinsser, owner of the bu~Jding giving his permission.
Mr. Johnson made a motion, seconded by Mr. Macdonald and
carried, that the permit be granted, provided that beer is
not served on Sunday.
Report of Engineer Cole was read, and a map of the
Cross-State Highway through Clermont shown. He stated that
the Flygstad house on which the building had been stopped
had been sold, a new plan made, and was being built.
Travis Cork asked for a road to his property, and was ~
told it would be done as soon as possible.
Mr. Johnson made a motion that all monies colmected
in the Delinquent Tax Note Fund, and the Refunding Expense
Fund, be placed in the Sinking Fund for redeeming Bonds.
The motion was seconded by J~. Gaines, and when put to a vote,
the motion carried.
The Clerk was instructed to. redeem tax Certifica te from
County Clerk in the amount of 93.83, alee to sign contract
with T.&G. RR for laying pipe across their R/W.
MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING Nov.20,1946 continued
pa ge 2.
For t'e City Election
the Council appointed
Clerk
Inspectors
to be held Tuesday, Dec. 10, 1946,
the following Officials:
Mrs. G.B.Cr&zier
Mrs. Mollie ~Vhitescarver
H. ErIe Hooks
H.L.House
There being no further business at this time, the Council
adjourned, to meet at the call of the president.
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President of City Council