04-09-51 v MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH TOWN COUNCIL HELD
AT THE TOWN HALL ON MONDAY, APRIL 9TH, 1951 at 8 P.M.
PRESEN T:
E. Gerry Adams
W.D. Bremer
D.P. Mason
R.S. Thames, Councilmen
and
G.L. Rosborough, Mayor
Frank Thompson, Town Attorney
Adele S. Brage, Town Clerk
The meeting was called to order by the President, Mr. Adams, and went
immediately into Public Hearing on re*zoninp of Lots 40 and 41, Atlantic
Beach Terrace from Residence "A" to Residence "B". Proof of Publication
covering notice of this hearing is attached hereto and made a part of
these minutes. George Bull presented Mr. & Mrs. Hall, who are the
prospective purchasers of these lots. He also outlined their request
for this change and presented the plans for the duplex they wish to build.
The Mayor advised that he had been advised by some of the property owners
that they opposed the change as they had put considerable monies in their
property because it was in the Residence "A" Zone. Mr. Minchew advised
that he was not against': this particular duplex, but that he was opposed to
spot zoning of this kind. Mr. Adams advised that he likes duplexes, as
they furnish more revenue for the Town, and that he feels the type of
buildings is the important factor. There was further discussion during
which it was brought out that there were a total of 34 lots in the radius
contacted, and of this number the owners of 7 lots were against the re-
zoning, 23 were not opposed to the re-zoning and 4 did not reply. Upon
motion of Thames., seconded by Mr. Mason, an Ordinance Amending Zoning
Ordinance #50 by Re-zoning Lots 40 and 41 to Residence "B" was passed on
first reading. Upon motion of Mr. Mason, seconded by Mr. Thames it was
passed on second reading.
The president next called for the reading of the minutes of the regular
meeting of March 12, 1951. Upon motion of Mr. Thames, seconded by Mr.
Bremer the minutes were approved as read.
Mr. Adams recognized visitors present and called for any business from
the floor.
Miss Doris Averitt presented her plans for a house to be build on
W 50 ft. of Lot 1, Block 23. Mr. Brotchie advised that in his opinion
the plans are for a 2 family residence, and this location is in the
Residence "A" single family zone, and according to the attorney it
would be illegal to build it in this area. There was discussion from
the floor and by CoUAcil, and upon motion of Mr. Thames, seconded by
Mr. Bremer the issueing of a building permit was left to the discretion
of the Town Manager. The call vote was Thames, Bremer, Ad "aye"
Mason "nay" .
the plans be accepted subject to s tisfactory
Mr. Mason moved that/specifications and elevation beeTurnished on the
Averitt plans, but there was no second to this motion as it was brought
out that this information would have to be furnished the Building Inspec-
tor before building permit could be issued.
Mr. Robert Chambers spoke on behalf of the midget baseball league for the
Beaches. He advised that they wish to organize all beaches as a whole with
Zones, so that all the good players will not be concentrated on one team.
It will be for boys too young for High School baseball, who will not have
become 14 as of the 1st of April. There was favdrable discussion as to
need of such a project for the younger boys. Mr. Chambers requested $50.
donation from Atlantic Beach to help buy the equipment for the league.
Upon motion of Mr. Mason, seconded by Mr. Bremer $200. advertising Fund was
allotted to the Mayor for use at his discretion.
Mr. Rosborough directed the Town Clerk to send a Town Warrant for $50. for
the Midget baseball league when they advise they are ready.
Applications for liquor l cerses were received from Mr. Andrew Greig
to be used at his restaurant, and from Mrs. Holly DeLoach for a place
at 325 Atlantic Boulevard. There was a discussion on granting these
licenses, and the Town Attorney advised that the Town had no Ordinance
governing the number of liquor licenses in the Town, but that the State
law allows only 1 license to every 2500 people. There was further
discussion and upon motion of Mr. Mason, seconded by Mr. Thames approval
was given for the issueing of liquor licenses to both applicants, these
subject to approval by the State Beverage Commission.
There was a discussion of the lights for the colored playground and Mr.
Leroy Johnson advised that the maximum cost of installation would be
$25. Upon motion of Mr. Mason, seconded by Mr. Bremer approval was
given for Mr. Johnson to go ahead with the installation and getting the
lights in operation.
There was a discussion of the opening of a way for the school children
to go thru from Saltair to the school, and upon motion of Mr. Mason,
seconded by Mr. Bremer the matter was referred to a committee to be
appointed by the chair, and it would be left to their judgement as to
what should he done. Mr. Adams and Mr. Thames will act as committee
on this.
Mr. Brotchie reported that he had contacted Mr. Geotge Simons relative
to re-zoning and a letter from Mr. Simon's was read. His letter read
"Considering the status of maps and information and such assistance as
you could give to the work it would be possible to make the restudy,
revise the map and prepare necessary amendments to the Oridnance for
$550.00.". There was a discussion and upon motion of Mr. Mason
seconded by Mr. Bremer the matter was referred to the Laws ard Rules
Committee for further consideration and recommendation.
As regards the stringer lights at the school for the May Fete and also
for Christmas lighting in the Town, Mr. Dillon Kennedy, Commissioner of
Public Utilities in Jacksonville, advised that we are to continue using
as usual.
Mr. Bremer reported on his meeting with Mr. Moore relative to bus service.
Mr. Rosborough and Mr. Bremer will meet with Mr. Moore on Friday morning,
April 13th to discuss possobilities of bus service for Atlantic Beach.
Mr. Brotchie reported that the Water Tank Maintenance Co. advising that
they would furnish the labor, clean and paint the outside of the water
tank again with any cost to the Town, except the Town to furnish the
paint used. Mr. Brotchie recommended that this offer be accepted, and
it was unanimously agreed that it be done.
Mr. Johnson reported that the City of Jacksonville had advised that the
6 new street lights would cost approximately $375. installed. Upon motion
of Mr. Bremer, seconded by Mr. Thames approval was gi,ren for the installa-
tion of these 6 lights.
It was reported that the property owners on the ocean front between 13th
and 14th Sts would like to continue the concrete slab in front of their
places back of the seawall, if Council will approve the Town's continueing
it thru 13th St. There was a discussion and it was estimated that it
would cost approximately $400. Upon motion of Mr. Bremer seconded by
Mr. Thames approval was given for expenditure of approximately $400.
for the concrete slab back of seawall at 13th St., if the property owners
between 14th and 13th have theirs done.
Mr. Brotchie reported that we are making arrangements to take over the
Neptune water customers in Atlantic Beach as soon as possible, as Neptune
Beach's collection year is May 1st, and we would like to take over by then.
That is all but the Copper Kettle and Sandbar which we will transfer to
our lines as soon as our line capacity will permit. Neptune Beach line comes
to south side of 4th St. on Ocean Blvd. and our line goes to 2nd St. on
Ocean Blvd. Mr. Brotchie reported that this change is agreeable to Neptune
Beach, and the Council gave their unanimous approval.
There was a discussion of purchasing chairs for the Town Hall, and Mr. 111
Adams advised that he would be glad to loan the Town 25 folding chairs.
His offer was accepted.
Mr. Rosborough recommended that Mr. Brotchie be sent to Gainesville to
attend the Short Course for City Managers with expenses paid. Motion was
made by Mr. Sason, seconded by Mr. Bremer that the Mayor's recommendation
be approved.
Motion was made by Mr. Thames, seconded by Mr. Bremer that Mr. Brotchie
be re-imbursed for his expensee incurred while attending the meeting
in Gainesville on chemical warfare, and water and sewerage problems. Motion
carried.
Floyd & Camp tentative plans for subdividing the unplated strip on Sherry
Drive lying west of Block 3 were approved on motion of Mr. Mason, seconded
by Mr. Thames , this subject to presentation of final plans to Council
for certification and acceptance.
Upon motion of Mr. Thames, seconded by Mr. Mason the followinc Resolution
was adopted:
WHEREAS, Lot 357 Saltair was taken over by the County for Tax Sale in the
year 1946,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED That the Town of Atlantic Beach Tax Rolls
for the years 1946 thru 1949 show the said Lot 357, Saltair as "County
Land" and therefore tax exempt for those years.
A letter was read from the Hibiscus Garden Circle relative to mosquito
control, and asked that the Town again begin a fogging program, as mosquitoes
are already evident in some parts of the Town. There was nc action taken, how-
ever the Town Manager advised that he already started spreading oil in ditches,
etc.
Upon motion of Mr. Mason, seconded by Mr. Bremer the Treasurer's Report
was approved with the following balances:
General Fund $9,906.00
Seawall Fund 8l8.24
Waterworks Fund 5,833.69
Cigarette Tax Fund 418.70
Saltair St. Fund 0.00
The Bills were next studied and upon motion of Mr. Thames, seconded by
Mr. Mason the following were approved for payment:
General Waterworks Cigarette
Olt Atlantic Boulevard Ice & Fuel Co $ 13.93 - -
Quinn R. Barton Co 11.15 -
Beach Elec, Ap Co 1.62 - -
Beach Lumb,,r & Sup. Co 8.75 - -
Beach Transfer - • X85 -
Burroughs (Pd. by Brotchie) 2.14 .. -
Cameron & Barkley Co - 10.12 57.60
P.D. Carmichael's Hardware 3.16 17.15 -
H & W.B. Drew Co 12.64 --The Fishermen's Supply Co. 17.19 - -
Florida-Georgia Tractor Co 20.23 - -
Graham-Jones Paper Co. 9.67 .. -
Howard's Garage 67.75 - -
& W. Motor Co. 3.50
City of Jacksonville(Elec. Cutrent) - 84.05 -
City of Jacksonville Beach ( Radio Service) . . 30.00 - -
Mrs. C.H. Franks (Prisoner's meals) 1.00 - -
Jacksonville Coca-Cola Bottling Co 13.25 - -
Jacksonville Flag & Decor. Co. 29.30 - ..
Joe's Plbg, & Appl. Co, i - 3.70 -
Mason-Smith Company 12.85Jmeicsami-i-1-140-1kgarnisa. 7;0* -
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Mennen & Bullock , 3.00 -
Sargent Seat Cover Co. 8.00 - -
Sanford-Hall 2.90 - -
Southern Bell T. & T. Co. (Town Hall) 1.80 - -
n " " n " " (Russell) 4.89 - ..
Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co.(Health Center). . 9.49 - -
Sun Oil Co. Police 37.88 (G&0)
Garbage 21.47 "
Streets 48.59 "
" .70 (R&R) 107.84 - -
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Bills (Continued)
The Texas Company ( asphalt) 32.40
The Texas Company Police $ 33.00 (G&0)
22.30 (R&R)
Garbage 11 2846 (R&R)
Streets 46.73 (G&O)
196.12 (R&R) 352.81 —R.E. Wilkerson & Co. 5.75 –
Zaun Equipgent Co. . . . . . . . F . . o . . . 5.20 — --= V
792.21 115.87 57.60
Upon motion of Mr. Thames, seconded by Mr. Bremer the following
Resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, Interest Coupons # 35 from Seawall Bonds 142 thru 150 inclusive
beaame due April 1, 1951, and were therefore paid by the Town Clerk,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF ATLANTIC BEACH, DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA, That
Approval be given to the payment made in amount of 0.80.0O to cover
these interest coupons, and that,
The Town Clerk be instructed to destroy these said coupons by fire.
Upon motion of Mr. Thames the meeting adjourned at 10:40 P.M. from
day to day.
Attest: E. Gerry Adams, President
Adele S. Grage, Town Clerk
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STATE OF FLORIDA
ss:
County of Duval
Personally appeared before me, a Notary Public for the State of Florida
At Large, Z._--C.--.,sc:aasr_xer who deposes and says that he is
Actv_exlising_lilaw,ger of The Jacksonville Journal,
a daily newspaper printed in the English language and of general circulation,
published in the City of Jacksonville, in said County and State; and that the
attached order, notice, publication and/or advertisement of
NQ#a.ce -
was published in said newspaper Une-_Time
for a period of Qua_lae.k ccamtibexix,
Rorc;nnina karch 20 and ending -ill rrh_-2Q
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Attest: E. Gerry Adams, President
ele S. Grage, Town Clerk
STATE OF FLORIDA
ss:
County of Duval
Personally appeared before me, a Notary Public for the State of Florida
At Large, Scherzos-------- who deposes and says that he is
Adier.tiaing_lianagar of The Jacksonville Journal,
a daily newspaper printed in the English language and of general circulation,
published in the City of Jacksonville, in said County and State; and that the
attached order, notice, publication and/or advertisement of
Notice
was published in said newspaper _-.C?�e-_T�mp
for a period of QST-_eek- --- aaanandixedi,
Beginning Maz i__2Q and ending Jdar.ch--24
said publication being made on the following dates:
March 20_,__1951
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that on the
9th day of April, 1951, at 8 o'clock
P.M. in the Town Hall of the Town
of Atlantic Beach, Florida, the
Mayor and Town Council of said
Town will hold a PublicAnd deponent further says that The Jacksonville Journal has been continuously aHearing',
pub-
relative to a proposed amendment lished as a daily newspaper, and has been entered as second class mail matter at the post-
of Ordinance No. 50 of said Townhe City of period of more than
a comprehensive saidhOrdinanceve lanfor thens to onfecyear at t next preceding the date of the first n publication ofc the forabodescribed order,
a comprehensive plan zon-
ing of said Town and which said, publication
amendment is as follows: notice, and/oOr advertisement.
That the territory of said town
described as Lots 40 and 41, At-
lantic Beach Terrace, according to
plat recorded in Plat Book 15, Subscribed and sworn to before me this
P-gs-34 of the current public rec-
ords of Duval County, Florida, be ,
described as Residence "B" Dis-
trict within the meaning and sub- __2.Q day ou aT Ch D. __---
ject to the general provisions of
Residence B" districts as pro-
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vided by the aforesaid Ordinance �rjl
No. 50 of said town.
All persons interested are notified'
to be present at said time and place Notary Public, State of Florida at large
and they shall be heard.
Dated at Atlantic Beach, Florida. My commission expires August 25, 1954.
1951.
this 19thday
�ROSBOROUGH,
Mayor. No 108Q2
E. GERRY ADAMS,
President Town Council.
Attest:
ADELE S. GRAGE, •
Town Clerk.Adv. 10802)