09-13-55 v MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY METING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH
TOWN COUNCIL HELD AT THE TOWN HALL ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th, 1955
AT 8 P.M.
Present:
Norman Minchew
Marvin Carr
E. Gerry Adams, Councilmen
and
J.A. Reid, Mayor
Frank Thompson, Town Attorney
J.F. Waggoner, Town Manager
Adele S. Grage, Town Clerk
The meeting was called to order by the President, Mr. Minchew.
Minutes of0114 regular monthly meeting of August 9, 1955 were
10,41 read. Mru. I advised that the paragraph pertaining to the
acceptance of a Selva Marina Unit #2 plat when ready as regards
the park should read that the developer was to do all work in
developing and draining the park and it was the concensus of
opinion that it would be acceptible when the plat is presented
for approval. Upon motion of Mr. Carr, seconded by Mr. Adams
the minutes were approved with this correction.
Upon motion of Mr. Adams , seconded by Mr. Carr the minutes of the
adjourned meeting of August 16, 1955 were approved as read .
Mr. Minchew recognized visitors present and callod for any business
from the floor.
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Bull advised that he had the necessary papers ready covering
the plant site and the widening and extending of 11th Street.
I . Mr. Waggoner Reported that it had been decided not to use the old
drain line due to the grades and condition. Upon motion of Mr.
Adams, seconded by Mr. Carr the deed to the plant site to-gether
with papers on 11th St. were accepted by the Town and approval
was liven for the payment of $665.00 to the R.C.B.S. Corporation
for the plant site in line with previous appraisal.
The Town Clerk advised that notice has been put in the Jacksonville
Journal covering the Public Hearing on September 27th, 1955 relative
to change rear yard requirements in Zoning Ordinance #50.
The matter of Insurance was discussed with Mr. Rob. Aosborough,
and upon motion of Mr. Adams, seconded by Mr. Carr the policies
for comprehensive liability and automobile liability and physical
damage were approved for acceptance and payment in amount of
$1,979.27.
Upon motion of Mr. Adams, seconded by Mr. Carr Certificates of
Convenience and Necessity were approved for the following :
Beach Yellow Cab Co. , Jacksonville Beach
Jacksonville Beach Truck Line, Atlantic Beach
The question of the well was next discussed. Mr. Waggoner furnished
the Council in previous letter with information on wells in beach
vicinity and the Lakewood well which is the one dug in line with
specifications in our contract. Shall we take well from contract
and dt ' a conventional well, or leave the well as specified in the
contract? It was discussed thoroughly and at length. Mr. Cox
of Southeastern Contracting Co. was present and advised that they
would be willing to delete the well if directed, but would first
have to get a release from the sub-contractor. There latas ";further
discussion during which Mr. :Waggoner asked the Council 's decision
on what we should do about accepting the well if they were not
able to get the concrete slurry to surface as specified, and it was
decided to consider that at the time if it happens. After more
discussion it was moved by Mr. Adams to leave the well in the contract
as specified by the Engineers, the motion was seconded by Mr. Carr
and carried.
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The deed on the plant site to-gether with the dedication and
easment papers on 11th street were given to the Town Attorney
to have recorded. He had previously looked them over for the
Town, and advised that they were alright.
The Town Manager's report was presented and upon motion of
Mr. Adams, seconded by Mr. Carr was accepted and approved.
Mr. Adams filed a request for a liquor license to be used
at the Hotel. He advised that he is installing a cocktail
lounge for use of the Club and hotel guests. Upon motion of
Mr. Carr, seconded by Mr. Adams approval was given to issue
a retail liquor license C. O.P. to E. Gerry Adams, T/A. Atlantic
Beach Hotel for October 1st, 1955 to October 1st, 1956.
A letter was presented from Mr. Harcourt Bull relative to the
Drainage Canal Right-of-way. The rights of way are definite and
recorded on the south end from Sherry Drive to the Plaza and on
the North end along the new section of State Rd. Alt, but on the
in-between section there is no formal right-of-way. The owners
are ready to tm execute such papers in ±km line with the actual
excavation, with certain reservations to the easment, to either
the Town of Atlantic Beach or the East Duval Mosquito Control
District. The matter was discussed and upon motion of Mr. Adams,
seconded by Mr. Carr the Town prefers that the formal easement
be given the East Duval County Mosquito Control District with
a reverter clause to the Town in case the District is ever dis-
solved. The Motion was carried and Mr. Bull be so advised.
The Fire Chief, Eddie Bullock, made his monthly report to the
Council.
The Treasurer' s report was presented and upon motion of Mr.
Carr seconded by Mr. Adams was approved.
Upon motion of Mr. Carr, seconded by Mr. Adams Change Order #1,on Part "C
of the Waterworks Contract was approved and the President of the
Council designated to sign same.
Upon motion of Mr. Corr, seconded by Mr. Adams, the following
bills, with the Mayor 's approval, are to be paid from the Mayorts
Fund :
Associated Display Corp. (ad banner-Legion) $40.00
Duncan U. Fletcher Senator yearbook ad 10.00
P.T.A. Welfare work 50.00
Atlantic Neptune P.T.A. Welfare work 50.00
150.00
Upon motion of Mr. Carr, seconded by Mr. Adams the following bills
were approved for payment from the Waterworks Construction Fund :
Addressograph-Multigraph Corp $ 551.85
4.84
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5.61
Smith & Gillespie Engineers . . . . . o . 790.88
Southeastern Contracting Co. Part' "A! esti#1- 9,290.70
" Part "C"' est. #2- 29,225.81
39,869.69
The Town Clerk reported that the contract with Mr. Lynch had been
prepared and signed in line with agreement and that a payment of
$500.00 was made to Mr. Lynch on September 1st, 1955, and $300.00
to be paid on 1st day of each month thereafter; provided these pay-
ments do not exceed $2500.00. Any balance remaining shall be paid
to Mr. Lynch upon completion of the work and performance of services
agreed upon. The $150.00 car allowance to be paid at completion
of services.
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The bills were next studied and upon motion of Mr. Carr, seconded
by Mr. Adams the following were approved for payment :
Armco Drainage & Metal Products , Inc $94.32
Beach Bike Shop 13.85
Beach Office Equipment Co. 15.71+
Cameron & Barkley Co 191.64
rr It " n 17.66
Carmichael 's Hardware 30.76
Chao Hardware , Inc 1.05
W.S. barley Co 26.24
It it It rr 9.23
H. & W. s. Drew Co. 10. 58
Duval Barrell & Bottle Co. 16.00
Duval Treating Co. 20.40
Jacksonville Fishermen's Supply Co 88.68
The Florida National Bank 170.15
Florida State Road Dept. 70.00
Mrs . Chas . H. Franks (Prisoners meals) 10.50
Garrison-Younger-Sheftall Co 40.00
Horton Elec. Const. Co 25.25
Howard 's Garage 13.00
City of Jacksonville (Elec. current-em. well) . . 16.25
It It r' It " -waterworks ) . 139.20
II it it " " -colored plgr. ) 1.00
City of Jacksonville Beach (Police radio) 75.00
it it " " (pro-rata sign) . . . 3.13
Jacksonville Beach Truck Line, Inc 8.58
Jacksonville Journal , , , 9.00
Martin Office Equipment Co 49.09
Proctor ' s Hardware .35
Rayco Auto Seat Cover Co 27.95
Sargent-Sowell, Inc. (School signs ) 101.30 (Pd )
Ed Smith Lumber Co 14.90
Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co. (Health.Center) . . . 9.90
11' it " " " " (Town Hall) 20.90
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" " " " (Police) 6.22
Sun Oil Co. - Police G&O 109.42
R&R 12. 59
S4reets Ci&O 99.88
R&R 10.00
Garbage G&O 47.35
Fire Dept. G&O 16.16 295.40
The Texas Co. Police R&R 77.54
Streets G&O 4.32
R&R 50.31
Garbage R&R 14.75
Fire Dept. G&O 4.55
R&R 10.29 161.76
1,804.98
Mr. W.P. Cox, Jr. of Southeastern Contracting Co. discussed
several items relative to the work being done on the waterworks
contract.
Upon motion of Mr. Adams the meeting adjourned from day to day
at 11 :10 P.M.
CAfrketAtt,/
Norman Minchew, President
Attest :
• Adele S. Grage , Town C/-rk
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