02-25-57 v MINUTES OF TEE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH TOWN COUNCIL
HELD AT THE TOWN HALL ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25th, 1957 AT 8 P.M.
Presents
Norman Minchew
Glover Weiss
Marvin Carr
Wm. S. Howell
R.L. Wardrep, Councilmen
and
J.A. Reid, Mayor
Frank Thompson, Town Attorney
J.F. Waggoner, Jr,, Town Manager
Adele S. Grage, Town Clerk
The meeting was called to order by the President Mr. Minchew.
Minutes of the regular meeting of February 11, 1957 were approved
upon motion of Mr. Howell, seconded by Mr. Weiss,
Mro Minchew recognized visitors present and called for any business
from the floor. Mr. Harrison Rucker spoke for a delegation present
and advised that on the matter of closing the beaches they would
like to suggest that the beach be closed off during daylight hours
from March 15th through November 15th. pro W.L. Whitehurst advised
that he would like to see the beach closed off with pilings. There
was discussion in which it was brought out that all of this had been
considered for months as evidenced in minutes of preceding meetings.
It was also suggested that residents north of 15th St0 on Ocean
Front were desirous of getting the beach closed off at some point
north of the Town and are planning to contact the County authorities
regarding this. The matter was deferred to a later date for action
on the Ordinance for third and final reading°
The audit report for the year 1956 was received from the auditors,
Tyson & Meek. Upon motion of Mr. Howell, seconded by Mr. Weiss
the auditors report uas accepted and approval was given for the
payment of their bill for services rendered in amount of $500.00.
Upon motion of Mr. Howell seconded by Mr. Carr the following Resolu-
tion was adopted:
RESOLUTION NO0 57.4
WHEREAS, The purposes for which the following Funds were created
have been accomplished,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
ATLANTMC BEACH, FLORIDA, That
The Waterworks Construction Fund in the Atlantic National Bank
of Jacksonville Florida be closed out and that the balance of
$37084 be transferred to the "Utility Revenue Bond Fund", and
that,
The Saltair Paving Fund and the Cigarette Tax Fund (Receipts
are now deposited in the Water Revenue Account) in the Beach
Bank be closed out as these accounts are no longer active, and
that
The remaining unpaid "Special Seawall Emergency" Assessments be
transferred to the General. Fund, and the Special Seawall Emergency
Fund in the Beach Bank be closed out.
The above Resolution is in line with recoomendations of the
auditors.
1111 A letter was presented to the Council by the Town Manager showing
the count of the parcels of property in the Town of Atlantio Beach
as shown on the tax roll. Mr. Waggoner is to get sample copies of
specifications, etc. as used by Lake City, and other places in
getting bids for assessing the Tax Roll property. He is to contact
the Hunnicutt Co. in Tampa, also, for any information they might
have. This matter will be considered further at the next regular
meeting.
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Minutes 2-25-57,5. 57, page #2
The Town Manager advised that Fred Ahern is planning to build
2 houses on the south side of 8th St, in Club Manor and that
in observing the 25 foot det-.back deed restriction that it
extends the houses into the 30 foot back yard area - one by 5 feet
and one by 3* feet. He requested the CouncilAs direction on
the matter. There was discussion in which it was decided to
contact Mr. Adams the developer, and see if he will change the
deed restriction in this particuar block to 20 feet for front
set-back, due to these lots being only 100 feet in depth.
A letter received from Mr. Floyd Glisson, City Manager for the
City of Jacksonville Beach relative to our use of the Jackson-
ville Beach jail for our prisoners was discussed and the Town
Manager was directed to write Mr. Glisson and see if a plan could
be worked out for our continued use of the jail at some fee or
charge, either for a definite long term agreement or until we can
make arrangements for a jail ourselves. He will report back to
the Council at a later date.
A letter was received from the East Duval County Mosquito Control
District advising that we are entitled to 39 days per annum of the
Landfill Operation and requesting a site location if this service
is desired. Since we have no site at this time suitable for the
operation the Town Manager was directed to so advise the Mosqui-
to control District, upon motion of Mr. Weiss, seconded by Mr.
Carr.
Mr. Waggoner advised that we will start cutting off water for non-
payment of yearly rental charge to-morrow. We have extended the
time 10 days past the 30 day allowance, and have sent out notices
10 days ago.
Mr. Howell advised that he would like for the Council to appropri-
ate approximately $5720 for films to tae shown to children. He
advised that a projector and screen were available. After some
discussion it was decided to analyze the matter and make a decision
later. Mr. Howell advised that the Fire Department was going ahead
with the free film that they have. Mr. Bullock advised that the
Fire Department would like to take over the recreation problems
of the Towi, that the Volunteer Firemen could direct baseball,
football and other games and sports. He is to bting in a suggested
recregtiona1 program for the Councils consideration.
Upon motion of Mr. Wardrep the meeting adjourned from day to day
at 9040 P.M.
LtAlAtcd.L(7--
Norman
Minchew, er sident
Attest
a_ott,e2 •
Adele 5. Grage, Town lerk