09-09-52 v MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH
TOWN COUNCIL HELD AT THE TOWN HALL ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH,1952
AT 8 P.M.
Present:
E. Gerry Adams
Glover Weiss
D.W. Bremer
N.A. Minchew
R.S. Thames, Councilmen
and
J.A. Reid, Mayor
Frank Thompson, Town Attorney
J.D. Brotchie, Town Manager
Adele S. Grage, Town Clerk
The meeting was called to order by the President,Mr. Adams
who called for reading of minutes.
Minutes of the meeting of August 12, 1952, 9:30 P.M. were
read and upon motion of Mr. Thames, seconded by Mr. Weiss
were approved as read.
Minutes of the first meeting of the newly elected Council
held August 12, 1952 at 10 P.M. were read and upon motion
of Mr. Minchew, seconded by Mr. Weiss were approved.
Minutes of the adjourned meeting of August 15, 1952 were
read, and upon motion of Mr. Bremer, seconded by Mr. Thames
were approved.
Mr. Adams recognized visitors present and called for business
from the floor. Mr. C.E. Young made an appeal for financial
assistance for Service Club which is trying to furnish enter-
tainment for service boys visiting at our Beaches over the
week-ends. They are especially anxious to have an orchestra
for their Saturday night dances. The refreshemaits, and
chaperons for these dances are furnushed by various clubs
and organizations. The Council is very sympathetic with
this work, but will have to study to see what can be worked
out, due to certain limitations in our charter.
Mr. Adams announced the appointment of Committeesasfollows:
Chr.
LAWS & RULES : R.S. Thames, Glover Weiss, E.Gerry Adams
FINANCE & TAXATION: D.W. Bremer, Chr. , R.S. Thames, E. Gerry Adams
PUBLIC WORKS: Glover Weiss, Chr. , N.A. Minchew, E. Gerry Adams
POLICE & PUBLIC SAFETY: N.A. Minchew, Chr. , D.W. Bremer, E. Gerry Adams .
The issuance of Certificates of Conveinence and Necessity was
discussed, and upon motion of Mr. Bremer, seconded by Mr. Minchew
the following certificates were renewed:
Beach Yellow Cab Co.
Poor Boy Cabs - Charlie Kohn
Beach Transfer - Walter (Sonny) Compton, Owner
Jacksonville Beach Truck Lines - Ronald M. Altman
to be effective September 1, 1952 for one year.
The Town Supervisor reported that the paving of the streets had
been started but the rains have them in mud so will have to wait
• for them to dry before work Baan continue. The balance of the
crew is working on lowering the levels in the ditches and cleaning
up the Town.
The Treasurer 's report was presented and upon motion of Mr.
Bremer, seconded by Mr. Thames it was approved with the
following balances :
General Fund $9,268.43
Seawall " 1,265.28
Waterworks " 154.49
Cigarette " 1, 537.45
A letter was read from Mr. George W. Mozo, Jr. advising that
since he was no longer a resident of the Town, having sold
their home in Atlantic Beach, he was resigning as Treasurer
of the Town. Upon motion of Mr. Thames, seconded by Mr. Bremer
• this resignation was accepted with regrets and expression of
appreciation for the services rendered by Mr. Mozo as Treasurer.
There was a discussion as to a new treasurer, and the matter
was referred to the Finance and Taxation Committee to make
recommendation.
Upon motion of Mr. Bremer, seconded by Mr. Thames the Town Clerk
was directed to redeem one Seawall Bond if the funds warrant.
Upon motion of Mr. Bremer, seconded by Mr. Thames the Town Clerk •
was authorized to transfer $1500.00 to Waterworks Fund from
Cigarette Tax Fund, This amount was previously loaned to the
Cigarette Tax Fund by the Waterworks Fund,
The bills were next studied, and upon motion of Mr. Bremer,
seconded by Mr. Minchew the following were approved for payment:
General Waterworks Cigarette
Atlantic Blvd. Ice & Fuel Cp $ 18.64 $ - $ -
Quinn R. Barton Co 37.43 - -
Beach Transfer 1.00 - 4.04
Cameron & Barkley Co - - 565.45
P.D. Carmichael ' s Hardware 6.71 1.60 -
Davis Meter &epair & Supply Co - - 108.23
Fla. National Bank of Jacksonville. . . 178.56 - -
Fisherman's Supply Co. 29.61 - -
Florida Equipment Co 136.60 - -
Garrison-Younger-Sheftall Co 0.00 - -
Government Guide 3.00 - -
Howard 's Garage 97.90 - -
City of Jax. Beach ( Police Radio) . . . 30.00 -
" it " " ( Prisoner 's MealsO . 4.00 - -
" It It " ( Signs) 3.13 - -
Langston' s Pharmacy 5.42 - -
J & W Motor Co . . . . . 36.85 - -
Mason-Smith Co 76.88 - -
Martin Office Equip. Co. . . . . 16.26 - -
Miller Fog Co. 42.19 - -
Miller Signs 12.00 - -
Town of Neptune Beach, Fla 120.00 - -
R.C.B.S. Corp. 40.00 - _
Remington Rand, Inc. 137.50 - -
Southern Bell T. & T. Co. (office) . . . 1.38 - _
If _ " " " " "(Health Center) 10.35 - -
" " " " " "(Police) 5.18 - -
R.E. Wilkerson & Co. 5.80 - -
R.D. Wood Co - - 158.53
Frank Thompson 5.40 - -
The Texas Co. Police G&O $32.45
Streets G&O 34.37
" R&R 62.63
Garbage G&O 14.43
Waterworks 4.00 . . . . 14-1.88 4.00 -
1245.67 5.60 836.25
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There was a discussion of a new pump for the Waterworks and
the matter was referred to the Finance and Taxation Committee
for consideration when preparing the budget for 1952-53.
Mr. Weiss advised that Mr. Lee Dollar of the City of Jackson-
ville, Fla. is ready to start on making the survey and number-
ing the places in Atlantic Beach. He is waiting for a letter
from the Town authorizing him to proceed. This Service will.
be free of cost to the Town. Mr. Brotchie advised that he would
get necessary letter off at once.
Upon motion of Mr. Thames, seconded by Mr. Minchew the meeting
adjourned from day to day at 8:40 P.M.
E. Gerry Adam President
Attest:
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