07-10-50 v MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH TOWN COUNCIL HELD
AT THE TOWN HALL ON MONDAY, JULY 10TH, 1950 AT 8 P.M.
Present:
D.P. Mason
D.W. Bremer
R.S. Thames
W.G. Kirby
E. Gerry Adams, Councilmen
and
G.L. Rosborough, Mayor
Frank Thompson, Town Attorney
J.D. Brotchie, Town Manager
Adele S. Grage, Town Clerk
The meeting was called to order with Mr. Mason presiding.
Mr. Thames moved that the vote for Mr. Gerry Adams to fill the
unexpired term of Mr. Ganzel, resigned, be made unanamous. This
was seconded and carried, all councilmen voting "aye".
The Town Clerk administered the oath to Mr. Adams who took his
seat at the Council table.
The minutes of the regular meeting of June 12, 1950 were read and
upon motion of Mr. Kirby, seconded by Mr. Bremer they were approved.
Mr. Bailey of the Bailey Electric Co., now Willie Neon Sign Co. requested
the Council by letter to-let his present license be retroactive and
cover work he did on the Brownett house, as at that time he understood
from the Jacksonville Electric Dept. that his Jacksonville license was
sufficient. Mr. Brotchie, who had talk$d to Mr. Bailey, recommended that
he pay for 1/2 year's license from Jan. 1, 1950 to July 1 , 1.450 and
also for his permit for the electric work done on the Brownett job. Discussion.
Mr. Thames moved that Mr. Brotchie's recommendation be accepted, this
was seconded by Mr. Kirby and carried.
Upon motion of Mr. Kirby, seconded by Mr. Thames the following Resolution
was adopted and approved:
WHEREAS, Warrant # 10611 was issued for incorrect amount and corrected
warrant was issued in its place,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL THAT,
Warrant #10611 be and the same is hereby voided.
Mr. Logan Thomson Advised that he had proceeded with the work at the
street-end on 3rd St. in line with letter from Mr. Frazier and would
appreciate the Council's reimbuasing him in the amount of $225. for
the Town's part of the expense involved. There was a discussion and
upon motion of Mr. Kirby, seconded by Mr. Bremer the Town Clerk was
authorized to pay Mr. Thomson $225. , and Mr. Brotchie was directed to
see if he can get McCormick & Sons to make same water proof.
Memo showing balances as of to-day was studied.
Upon motion of Mr. THames, seconded by Mr. Bremer, the purchase contract
with the Jacksonville Coca-Cola Bottling Co. was approved, for the coca-cola
box.
Mr. Brotchie reported that the Duval Engineering & Contracting Co. had
finished their work, and recommended that the balance of the estimate,
which was withheld in the payment made previously, be paid. Upon motion
of Mrj Kirby, seconded by Mr. Bremer approval was riven for payment of
remaining 10% on estimate.
• Mr. Brotchie reported the completion of the sidewalk on Atlantic Boulevard
and presented estimate on the work in amount of $1035.53. Upon motion of
Mr. Thames, seconded by Mr. Bremer approval was given for payment of this
estimate, to F.J. Scheffler.
Upon motion of Mr. Bremer, seconded by Mr. Thames the following bills were
approved for payment following study and discussion of same:
General Waterworks
Allweather Tire Co $101.60 $ -
Arnold Printing & Label Co 41.50 -
Art Concrete Works - 25.80
Quinn R. Barton Co.( mower parts) 13.26 -
Beach Auto Parts 16.98 -
Beach Bank ( grader payment) 217.83 -
Beach Bike & Key Shop 10.00 -
Beach Harley-Davidson Co 2.50 5.00
Beach Transfer - 1.70
Cameron & Barkley Co - 100.29
P.D. Carmichael's 7.22 -
Robt. W. Elton (R&R police radio) 85.02 -
Eppinger & Russell 60.00 -
Florida Equipment Co 19.77 -
Florida-Georgia Tractor Co 9.80 -
Mason Smith Co 32.08 1.66
B.B. McCormick & Sons 40.00 -
Jacksonville Beach Truck Co. .85 -
Joe's Plbg. & Ap. Co - 6.66
Howard's Garage 12.00 -
City of Jacksonville Beach (radio) 30.00 -
City of Jacksonville Beach (Prisoner's meals) 5.00
H.H. Mathis (Signs) 59.00 -
Miller Fog Co. 150.00 -
Patten Plumbing Co - ,78
Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co. (Office) 15.44 -
" " " " " " (Health Center) 5.60 -
Standard Oil Co. 6.93
The Texas Co. Police $67.85
Garbage 35.41
Streets 56.69 159.95
H.W. Walters ( life buoy) 12.50
R.E. Wilkerson & Co. 80.66 -
Worthington & Gamon Co. ( Meters) - 180.40
Zaun Equipment Co. 10.15 -
1166.14 322.29
Upon motion of Mr. Kirby, seconded by Mr. Thames the Town Clerk was directed
to retire 2- Seawall Bonds and to destroy same by fire.
The auditor has not made a report to date on the Seawall Account. The Clerk
was asked to contact him and see what is holding up the report.
The matter of electiom officials was discussed and upon motion of Mr. Bremer
seconded by Mr.Kirby, the following officials were selected:
Mrs. Claudia Williams and Mrs. Belle R. Lowder, Inspectors,
Mr. A.J. Craig, Clerk
Mrs. Harcourt Bull, Jr. and Miss Mary Beth Reid, Alternates.
Upon motion of Mr. Thames, seconded by Mr. Kirby approval was given for
$75. to be given Mr. Russell for expenses to the Peace Officer's Association
meeting at St. Petersburg.
The question of closing hours for liquor places was again discussed, and it
was brought out that Jacksonville Beach had not approved their remaining open
until 4 o'clpck as it had been represented to thin Council, and that Neptune
Beach had agreed to go along with the other beaches in closing at 2 A.M.
Upon motion of Mr. Kirby, seconded by Mr. Thames an Ordinance amending the
ordinance governing closing hours for liquor dealers was passed on first read-
ing. This Ordinance to make the closing time 2 A.M. at all times except
the nights previous to July 4th, Labor Day, and New Years. Upon motion of •
Mr. Kirby, seconded by Mr. Thames it was passed on second reading.
Ile Town Clerk presented a list of delinquent tax on property that has been
delinquent for two years or more. There was a discussion and upon motion of
Mr. Bremer, seconded by Mr. Thames the Town Attorney will try to collect by
letter first, and then carry of from there if unsuccessful.
The Town Clerk advised that a letter had been written to Mayor Prather of
Jacksonville Beach with regard to a committee to study the matter ofma
beach for colored people. Nothing has been heard from him to date.
There was a favorable discussion of the Walters Life Buoys and upon
motion of Mr. Kirby, seconded by Mr. Thames approval was given for the
purchase of enough additional buoys to place one at every other street-end,
these buoys to be brought in in the fall and replaced in the spring.
The matter of pension was brought up with some discussion, but it was
decided on suggestion of the Mayor to defer any action to the next Council
as this one would not have time to follow through with it.
Upon motion of Mr. Kirby, the meeting adjourned from day to day.
. Mason
Attest:
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Adele S. Grage, Town Cler I