02-11-52 v MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF Tier ATLANTIC BEACH TOWN COtidCIL
HELD AT THE TOWN HALL ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH, 1952 AT 8 P.M.
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Present:
E.-,Gerry •Adams
D.P. Mason
W.G. Kirby
R,S. Thames
D.';. Bremer, Councilmen
and
G.L. Rosborough, Mayor
J.D. Brotchie, Town Manager
Adele S. Grage, Town Clerk
The meeting was called to order by the President, Mr. Adams.
The minutes of the regular meeting of January 14th, 1952 were
read and upon motion of Mr. Thames, seconded by Mr. Mason were
approved.
A letter was read from Mr. George Bull requesting as owner of the
majority of the following lots, that they he re-zoned from Residence
"C" to Residence "B": Lots 92,93,94,95,140,141,142,143,144 and 151,
Saltair, Section 2 as recorded in Flat book 10, page 15, Also, that
the following be re-zoned from Residence "B" or unrestricted to
Residence "A": Lots 1 & 3, Block 12; Lots 1,2,3,4,5 and 6, Block 13;
Lors 2,4 and 6, Block 14, Atlantic Beach, Plat Book 5, Page 69; all
of Atlantic Beach Parkway, Unit 2, Plat Book 15, Page 83; and all of
Selve Marina, Plat Book 23, Page 4. He advised that he would be agree-
al-le to paying the cost of advertising incurred in accomplishing same.
There was a discussion and upon motion or Mr. Mason, seconded by Mr.
Kirby An Ordinance covering the rezoning as requested was passed on
1st reading. Upon motion of Mr. Mason, seconded by Mr. Kirby, it was
passed on 2nd reading. The Town Clerk was instructed to publish the
necessary notice of a Public Hearing on this re-zoning for March 10th,
1952.
The president recognized visitors present and call4d for business
from the floor, but there was none.
Mr. Brotchie, Mr. Harcourt Bull, and Mr. Gerry Adams went to Talla-
hassee to the budget meeting of the State Road Dept. to present the
following Resolution :
NOW THEREFU E BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ;-'SAVOR AND
TOWN CUINCIL of the Town of Atlantic Beach,
Duval County, Florida, that
The Board of County Commissioners, Duval County,
Florida , request the State Road Department to
include in their 1952 budget an East-West road
beginning at a point on the New Mayport Road
and extending in an easterly direction to
Seminole kLoad, and that
Said road be built during the 1952 budget year.
The report from the meeting was favorable, and indications are that
• an East-West road will be included in the budget. Upon motion of Mr.
Mason, seconded by Mr. Thames bill in amount of fi5.00 covering expenses
of the delegation to Tallahassee was approved for payment.
A copy of letter from Mr. Frank Hulse of the Sout'eern Airways, Inc.
to Mr. Harcourt Bull was read. The status of the airport is the same
as last meeting with the committee working on figures, etc. relative
to securing an alternate site.
The transfer of the beer license of Lloyd K. amd Mary Boussie at Hide
Away Inn to 'ors. Robt. Hupp was requested. Mr. Brotchie advised that
he had not had time to check on the new owners, and upon motion of
Mr. Mason, seconded by Mr. Thames the matter was tabled until satisfac-
tory informat'oj is recieved showing suitability of applicant to carry
on business in the Town.
by Flethher Dad's Club
Request was made/for the town to put an ad in the program for the dedi-
cation of the new gym. Neptune and Jacksonville Beaches have taken ads.
There was a discussion, and upon motion of Mr. Mason, seconded by Mr.
Thames approval was given to take an ad, same to come from the Mayor's
Fund with his approval. The Mayor authorized the Town Clerk to pay
for such an ad as approved.
It was reported by the Torn Manager that on several occasions sidewalks
or streets had been damaged by contractor's trucks bacl-ing in to load
or unload material and equipment and it was suggested that we require
contractors to put up a $50. �to cover any damages, same to be
refunded if job completed without damage to Town property. There was a
discussion and upon motion of Mr. Mason, seconded by Mr. Kirby an 0ddi-
nance as suggested was passed by title on 1st reading. Upon motion of
Mr. Mason, seconded by Mr. Kirby it was passed on 2nd reading.
A letter was read from the Beaches Youth. Center expressing appreciation
for the help which the Town has given the Center. There was also a request
from Mrs. Ellison for a letter from the Town to be included in their yearly
report on the work done at the Center. The Town Cleric was instructed to
write the letter.
The Councilm instructed Mr. Brotchie to advise the Sea Turtle owners that
unless the wor, is started by Wednesday to abate the fumes and odor nuisance
caused by the fan, that it will he cut off until they do the work.
The Treasurer's report was presented by the Treasurer, Mr. George Mozo, Jr.
and upon motion of Mr. Bremer, seconded by Mr. 1$irby was approved.
There was a discussion pi* Seawall Bonds, and nron motion of Mr. Kirby, sec-
onded by Mr. Thames the Town Clerk was authorized to redeem the next two bonds
which are outstanding, and cancel.
Upon motion of Mr. Thames, seconded by Mr. Mason the Town Clerk was author!.zed
to transfer enough funds from tie Waterworks Fund to the Cigarette Tax Fund
to co"•er the bills for pipe and freight.
Felix White was present and discussed with the Council the colored playground
project on which he is working. There was a discussion of this project, and
upon motion of Mr. Thames, seconded by Mr. ! asoh approval was given for the
Town to donate 25 bags of cementto be used in making the play court.
The balances as shown on the Treasurer's report were as follows:
General Fund 1-31-52 $11,513.38
Seawall Fund 1-31-52 . . . . . . 2,818.89
Waterworks Fund 1-31-52 5,961.30
Cigarette Tax Fund 1-31-52 4,115.11
Mr. Brotchie advised that he plans to have the Town Hall fleofe sanded and
refinished. It was suggested that he use a plasti-coat finish. He plans to
have the work done over the week-ends in order to have a minimum interfer-
ence with office work.
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The bills were next studied and upon motion of Mr. Thames, seconded
by Kr. Kirby the following were approved for payment:
General Waterworks Cigarette
Armco Drainage & Metal Prod. , Inc 1027.47 - -
Atlantic Blvd. Ine & Fuel 23.39 _ -
Beach Bike Shop 6.40 - -
Beach Transfer _ 3.20 _
Cameron & Barkley Zo. 25.87 22.76(Pd) 100.06
Carmichael's Hardware 9.56 - -
J.G. Christopher Co - - 59.82
James B. Clow & Sons - - 4998.85
Deaton Truck Line, Inc. - - 569.79
Florida Equipnent Co. 8.67 _ _
J & W. Motor Co . 114.54 - -
City of Jax.( Elec. Dept. ) - 70.30 -
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It " " " -Colored Play,.round). . 2 .98 - -
City of Jax. Beach (Shell) 28.00 - -
" It " " (Maintenance Traf.Sign) . 3.12 - -
Mrs. C.H. Franks(Prisoner's meals) 5.00 - -
City of Jax. Beach (Radio) 30.00 - -
Martin Office Equip. Co 8.45 - -
Mason-Smith Co. 2 .57 _ _
Town of Neptune Beach (3-Fires) 180.00 - -
R.C.B.S. Corp 40.00 -
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Sherman Concrete Pipe Co. 102.00 - -
Southern Bell T. & T. Co.(Health Center) . . 9.49 - -
n " n " " " (Police) 4.89 - -
Sun Oil Co. Police C&0 $19.16
Garbage G&0 4.96
Street G&O 10.36 34.48 - -
The Texas Co. Folice G&0 $46.31
Streets G&0 58.69
Garbage G&0 33.04
" R&R 2.50 140.54 - -
The Texas Co. Police R&R $ .30
Streets R&R 2.63 2.93 - -
Marshall & Spencer Co 60.97 - -
1,200.32 96.26 5,739.93
Upon motion of Mr. Mason the meeting adjourned from day to day.
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E. Gerry Adams, P esident
Attest:
Adele S. Grage, Town Cl k