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08-14-50 v MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH TOWN COUNCIL HELD AT THE TOWN HALL ON MONDAY, AUGUST 14th, 1950 AT F P.M. Present: E. Gerry Adams D.W. Bremer W.G. Kirby, 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 by the President, Mr. Adams who called for the wading of minutes. Upon motion of Mr. Bremer, seconded by Mr. Kirby, the minutes of the meeting of August fsth, 1950 at 10 P.M. were approved as read. Upon motion of Mr. Kirby, seconded by Mr. Bremer the minutes of the meeting of August 8th, 1950 at 10:15 P.M. were approved eite- as read. Requests for renewal of certificates of convenience and necessity for Beach Yellow Cab Co., Poor Boy Cab Co., and Beach Transfer Co. were presented and discussed. Upon motion of Mr. Kirby, seconded by Mr. Bremer approval was given for renewal of these certificates for one year beginning September 1, 1950. Mr. Bremer advised that he had talked with Mr1 Wiley Moore relative to bus service in Atlantic Beach, and as soon as Mr. Moore returns to the city, he would like to have a meeting with Council members to discuss the bus situation, and possible service. A letter from Dr. Van Schaick relative £o a claim for re-imburse- ment on back-filling of city property at 15th St. was read. McCormick's bill in amount of $250. to cover this work was enclosed by Dr. Van Schaick. There was a question as to the area of the Town's part north of 15th St. ramp, and of the prdce charged by McCormick to do this back-filling. The matter was referred to the Town Manager and Chairman of the Public Works Committee to look into and make recom- mendations at the next Council meeting, upon motion of Mr. Bremer, ' seconded by Mr. Kirby. There was discussion of the break in the seawall north of the Kastner property and the matter was referred to the Town Manager. !b. Adams recognized visitors present and called for any business from the floor. Mr. Harcourt Bull outlined the plans so far or. the Holiday Road which joings the Mayport Rd. at Ribault Monument to Seminole Rd., and requested a Resolution from the Council to the County Commission requesting that they act favorably on opening and grading this road at the earliest possible time; and also for the re-designating of Road 105 to AlA from Yulee to Jacksonville Beach,and change the present AlA to U.S. Highway 90 ( which at present dies in Jacksonville), but would run from coast to coast if continued to the Beach. There was a discussion and upon motion of Mr. Kirby, seconded by Mr. Bremer the following Resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, State Highway 4'105 connecting Mayport, Fernandina, 40 and Yulee, Florida is soon to be opened to traffic; WHEREAS, Holiday Road ( County Road #1312) now exists as a 100 foot right-of-way between Seminole Road and the Mayport Road and is so situated that it forms the shortest and most logical route be- tween the Beaches and ilayport, and when developed it will place the Beaches on a direct North and South Tourist Highway which will give the Beaches an opportunity to get their share of the valuable tourist business that has helped so much to develop the resort sections of Florida ; and WHEREAS, It is desired that Route AlA be extended Northerly from Neptune Beech via Mayport and Fernandina to Yulee with the re- -4 designation of the highways between Jacksonville and the Beaches to : outes U. S. 90, and alternate U.S. 90; NOW, THEREFORE, BE Ii AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, By the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Atlantic Beach, that the opening, grading, and paving of Holiday Road is considered as an essential step toward the placing of the Beach Communities on a direct North and South coastal highway that must be accomplished before Route AlA can be extended Northerly and U.S. Highway 90 extended Easterly. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of County Commissioners, Duval County, and the State Road Department, State of Florida, be urge-4. , to bring about this needed road development and re-routing at the earliest possible date. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be made available and forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners, Duval County, and to the State Road Department, State of Florida, and to such other agencies es may from time to time have jw,.risdiction over matters concerning the accomplishment of this vital highway project which so seriously effects the future welfare of the Beach Communities, * * * * This is to certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution passed by the Town Council on August 14, 1950. -414 IN WITNESS WHEREOF I Hove hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the Town of Atlantic Beach, Duval County, Florida, at the Toni Hall this 29th day of August, A.D. , 1950. , , (SEAL) Town Clerk f Mr. Ganzel reported that the tie-back on the seawall at the Clark place, Lot 4, Block 41 was in bad shape, and it was decided tb refer this to the Town Manager to repair with cable which was furnished by the government for use on the seawall. Mr. Brotchie brought to the attention of Council the water accounts that are on the Neptune lane, and the question was raised as to whether the Town wanted to take over these lines. It war referred to Mr. Rosborough whp will confer with Mayor Lighty and officials of Neptune Beach and see what they would like to do. The Treasurer's report for July was read and considered and upon motion of Mr. Bremer, seconded by Mr. Kirby it was accepted and approved. The bills were next considered and upon motion of Mr. Kirby, seconded by Mr. Breyer the following were approved for payment: General Waterworks J.G. Chrispopher Co $ 22.35 Standard Oil Co. (grader) 9 37 Sunoco Oil Co. Streets 4.9.81 Police 53.50 Garbage 38:18 . . . .141.49 - The Texas Co. Streets 41.44 Police 104.47 Garbage 13.27 . . . .159.18 - State of Florida (R.A.Gray) 3 25 - Beach Printing Co.(Ballots) 12 25 - 325.54 22.35 The need of a Street light et 8th St. enJ Fast Coast Drive was discussed and upon motion of Mr. Kirby. seconded by Mr. Bremer approval was given for the installation of a Street light at this corner, providing our franchise will allow another Street 11Pht. Mr. Brotchie is to check into and,if allowable, have one installed. Upon motion of Mr. Kirby, the meeting adjourned from day to day. E. Gerry A ams, President Attest: ace-e)ae- Adele S. Grage, Town Cleric