06-11-57 v MINUTES OF THE REGULAR.R MEETL:JG OF IsTE ATLANTIC MACH TOWN
COUNCIL HELD AT THE TOWN HALL ON T%a teSDAY, JUNE 11, 1957 AT
8 P.m.
Present :
Norman Minchew,
Wm. S. Howell
R.L. Wardrep, Councilmen
and
J.A. Reid, Mayor
J.F. Waggoner, Jr. ,, Town Manager
Adele So Grage, Town Clerk
The meeting was called to order by the President, Mr, Minchewo
Minutes of the regular meeting of May 27th, 1957 were approved
as written upon motion of Mr. Howell, seconded by Mr. Wardrep,
Mr. Minchew recognized visitors present and called for any busi-
ness from the floor, Mr. Harry Lo Morris, Sr. who -operates the
bus between N.A.S= , Mayport and Atlantic Beach requested permis-
sion to change his route in Atlantic Beach to turn off Atlantic
Blvd. at East Coast Drive and proceed north to 15th St. thence
east to Ocean Blvd. and south to Atlantic Blvd. On the return
trip he would reverse the route. After discussion, and upon
motion of Mr. Howell, seconded by Mxo Wardrep approval was
given for this change in route.
The following Resolution covering the opening of Registration
Books for the Special Referendum Election on the new Charter
was adopted upon motion of Mr, Howell, seconded by Mr. Wardrep:
Resolution # 57-8
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
ATLANTIC BEACH, DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA, That
The Registration Books for the July 23rd, 1957 Special Charter
Election be open from June 17th, 1957 through July 17th, 1957
for registration of electors, same to be open during the hours
of 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. Monday thru Friday, and 9 A.M. to 12 Noon
on Saturdays, except Legal Holidays.,
Mr. Harcourt Bull advised that he has no further report on the
Church Street right-of-way and that Louise Geprge advises that
she will let him know when she is ready and there is nothing
further he can do until she decides.
Mr. Waggoner advised that he had called for bids on police car
to be in by June 2+th meeting.
Mr. Waggoner presented a bill from the East Duval County Mosquito
Control for Landfill Services thru June 30th .. which is the close
of their fiscal year - and upon motion of Mr. Wardrep, seconded
by Mr. Howell it was approved for payment in the amount of $229.17.
A letter was read from St. Paul s-By.The Sea Episcopal Church
relative to the sale and publication of questionable literature
and other material. It was brought out in the discussion that
there is no place in the Town where such material or literature
is sold, and the Town Manager was directed to answer the letter
so advising them.
The Town Manager advised that the Slade Gas Co. (Sellers) were
selling gas in the Town without a license or collecting Utility
Tax. Mr. Waggoner wanted to know how far back the Council wanted
410 us to go on collecting the tax as the driver said he had been
deliveripp in the Town for 3 years. The Council directed Mr.
Waggoner/Igo back as far as they have been delivering gas for the
tax.
Minutes 6//1/57 - Page #2
A letter was read from the Poinsetta Garden Circle relative
to Atlantic Beach being a bird sanctuary and requesting per-
mission to place signs with appropriate information in Atlan-
tic Beach° The Town Manager was directed to find out if
Atlantic Beach is a bird sanctuary and to ascertain what size
signs are to be used.
A letter was read from the Florida Board of Health advising that
our Water Plant was given "Honorable Mention" in the category
of plants serving under 10009 population, and they feel with
continued efforts we will likely attain first place award in
another year()
The Treasurer's report for the month of May, 1957 was presented
and upon motion of Mro Howell, seconded by Mro Wardrep it was
approved.
The current bills were studied and upon motion of Mro Wardrep,
seconded by Mro Howell were approved for payment in the amount
of General Fund $1,402.46, Waterworks $573. 60
The Town Manager's report was received and filed°
The Fire Chief made an oral report of no fires for the month oo
Mayo
The matter of chairs was discussed and upon motion of Mro Howell
seconded by Mro Wardrep approval was given for the Town Manager
to purchase 6 captain's chairs (like one on loan) from Martin 0f.
Lice Equipment Coo at approximately $28.00 each.
There was a discussion as to when Mro Mallard will have work start-
ed on the playground at the Elementary School. Mro Waggoner will
contact Mr. Mallard about this.
A letter was read from Senator Fletcher Morgan advising that
House Bill #2070 covering Neptune Beach jurisdiction on Atlantic
Blvd. had been recalled from engrossing room and was being sent
back to the House for withdrawal from further consideration of
the Legislature°
Mrs Waggoner asked for advice on hiring a life guard who is 18
years old, but recommended by the Life Saving Corps. It was
brought out that most of our life guards have only been about
18 years old when hired, and if he is recommended by the Corps
it would be OK°
Upon motion of Mr. Wardrep the meeting adjourned from day to day
at 9;10 P.M,
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Norman Minchewa President
Attest:
Adele S. Grage, Town C k
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