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10-01-1946 Regular Meeting ~~nmTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD AT THE CITY HALL TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1st, 1946, 7:30 P.M. . 1he meeting was called to order by President F.B.Roe, other Councilmen present being H.C.Brown, C.W.GRines, Albert Johnson, and J.F.Macdonald. Mayor McQuistion, Marshall C.E. Sullins, Ci t,. Attorney Irving F. Morse , City Engineer Alfred G. Cole, Street Supt. J.B.Fullwood, Water Supt. H.M.Cole, and City Clerk R.F.House were also present. Minutes of the meeting Sept. 18th were read and approved. Mr. W.T.Williams, representing Reiders & Fink of vi Jacksonville, offered to make the annual audit of the City books at the close of the fiscal year for the sum of $500.00. n~. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. JOhnson, that Rieders and Fink be employed to audit the books for $500.00. When put to a vote, the motion carried. Morgan Norris, representing the Junior Chamber of Commerce, asked the City for help in the Cleanup Campaign they are promoting. Mr. Johnson m de a motion, seconded by Mr. Ganes that the City furnish ten men for five days at a cost not to exceed $300.00, and two trucks to haul trash. When put to a vote, the motion carried. Roegains will furnish two flat trucks on Sa turday afternoon. Mayor Mc Qui st ion's report was read. Mr . Johnson made a motion, seconded by Mr. Macdonald that traffic signs be placed where needed in the School Zone to help control the traffic in that area. The motion carried. Marshall Sullins reported 20 arrests, fines and forfeits amounting to 181.00 collected, damage to jail $13,00 paid by 1 prisoner, one $5.00 fine remitted, one 30 day sentence, one 10 day sentence, and one case carried over into October. He asked that the room back of the fire station be made into a jail cell. ~~. Johnson made a motion, seconded by ~~. Brown and carried that the Building Committee investigate the p~ossibility of fixing up another jail cell and report back at the next meeting. Fire Chief H.M.Cole reported two fires in September, one at rear of Chas Roe store, no damage. One fire at Pierce . Estate,house completely burned before arrival of Fire Department. Fire Truck completely checked and found in good condition. _Two lanterns were lost at the Pierce fire and one has been recovered. ., City Engineer Alfred G. Cole's Report was read. The spillway constructed by the S.R.Dept. at the foot of Eighth St. washed out, and the matter was brought to the attention of the proper officials. He called attention to changes in building plans of Bill Cooper, and said the work should be stopped unless he complies with regulations. A representative of the Sta to Health Dept. was appointed to Clermont, under the supervision of Burke Chester, County Health Officer. This takes away from the City the supervising of sanitary arrangements. The matter of putting a pipeline under the T & G RR was settled satisfactorily with Mr. Bill Edmunds, T & G Mgr. A letter from Mary Dallarmi, asking better water service and a Street Light was read. The Clerk was instructed to write her why this could not be obtained at this time. A letter from the Lake County Chamber of Commerce asked that the City name a Director and Alternate to the C of C . Irving F. Morse was named Director, and H.C. Brown Alternate. ~r:r. Morse stated he had a Phone call from Lee of the State Board of Health about the septic tank at the School. Mr. A.G. Cole stated that he had designed the tank and it had been approved by Geo. Patterson from the State Health Dept. ------ BILLS TO BE APPROVED OOUNCILMEETING October 1, 1946. 7 L' 4551,. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 4560. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. '~~ 9. -. 4570. 1. 2. 3. 4, 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. - 4580. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 4590. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. - 4600. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 3. . _~. ,'~-..:.--: :T H. M. Colo 38.60 J. B. Fullwood 34.70 John Dingle 33.50 R.M.Morris 31.40 Charlie Sbringfield 33.50 Roegains FrUit Co 61.64 Jas. ~rterman 22.11 Eddie Brown 5.36 Alfred G. Cole 5.50 Ray Coo,Tres JayCees 25.00 resuscitator Mrs. S. O. Ware 500.00 Bond H. M. Cole 38.60 J. B. Fullwood 36.70 John Dingl~ 32.83 R. M. Morris 30.73 Charlie Stringfield 33.50 Roe gains Fru1t Co, 61.64 Jas. Qua.rterman 3,0.82. Eddie Brown 30.82 R.F.Housa 115.30 A.G.Cole 75.00 c.E.Su.l11n3 100.00 S.J.Potts' 66.98 Geo,. J .n,..kes 12.45 Citizens Bank,Clermont 4992.9'1 10 bonds H. M. Cole 38.60 J.B.FUllwood 36.70 John Dingle 31.49 R. M. Morris, 29.79 Charlie Stringfield 31.49 Eddie Brown 28.81 Roegains Fruit Co. ~2~06 Jas. Montgomery 9.38 Frank Washburn, 23.75 H~ M. Cole ' 38.60 Charlie Stringfiled 32.83 JaB. MontgomeI7 30.15 Eddie Brown 3.35 Roegains Fruit Co 5.36 J.B.Fullwood 36.70 John Dlnel'3~ 32.83 R.M.Morris 30.93 R.F.House 115.30 C.E.Sullins 100.00 Alfred G. Cole 75.00 Irvin F. Morse 25.00 Rose M. Sharpo 10.00 H.M.Cole 25.00 Fire Chie! W.H.McQuist~on 98.40 ~argaret L. Beckort 50.00 tax roll typed Petty Cash 30.89 J.P.Achord 9.00 Clermont Hardware 67.86 Sun Chevrolet Co. 2.95 R.M.Castner 14.20 Flo~ida Pipe Supply Co. 110.40 Southern Met,,!, & Hepab:' Co. 14.25 B..B.lr1cCo:rmlck: R:.Y.f1.ng Co. 268.50 ~,...... .........'..''''.... .. ~ '~" ' . ';",4 BIYJI,S TO iiPPROVE 0et~ber 1, lS46. 4610. Dr. J.F.McGuire 12.00 1.. Rockv!l3~.l Mfg. Co 154.80 :::letera 2. Florida Power Corp 323.99 3. Florida Telephone Corp 28.50 4. Clermont Builders Supply 25.00 5. Ed Nolon 85.00 Night police,l? days .... y r7~. 01 ,. Minut~s of Meeting 10=1-46. The matter of the change of route of Roads 22 and 55 was brought up, and Irving Morse said he would see about ito ~e matter of condemnation of the boathouse between Eighth street and west Ave. was discussed, but no action taken until they find out what the owners were willing to do. The Sewer plans were discussed9 and ~~. ~~rse said he had talked with Wylie Gillespie and had a letter from ~~e Dept. about it. Mr. Macdonald had a proof of the Building code, and said Mr. Peacock recommended it be put in booklet form, which could be ~ne in a short time. Aletter from the Legion asking for a water line to the Recreation Center. Mr. Macdonald said the Legion would furnish the pipe if the City would put it in. It was suggested that the City furnish the water for two ye arB to pay for the pipe, and charge for the water after that time. Mr. Macdonald said he, would ~ake the matter up at the Legion meeting to be held the next night. .f. ..,- ~ro Gaines made a motion, seconded by Mr. Johnson and carried, that the following list of bills be approved, and paid when money is available. Tnsre being no further business at this time, tha Council adjourned to meet at the call of the president. ~. u~ pr~nt of City Counoil EXECUTIVE SESSION CITY HALL OCTOBER 1, 1946, 9:45 P.M. Tnere was some-discussion of Night Police, and it was left up to the Mayor to do as he saw best. Mr. Ganes made a motion, seconded by lw. Macdonald, that Mr. Sullins be paid $250. per month for the balance of the year nothing extra for car allowance. When put to a vote the ' motion carrie d. ' The ,City Attorney was instructed to draw up an Ordinance on resisting arrest. There being nothing further, the Council c:?14~ Presiden C ty adjourned. .~ lJouncll ,