04-11-49 v MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH TOWN
COUNCIL HELD AT THE TOT!N HALL ON MONDAY , APRIL 11 , 1949
AT $ P.M.
Present :
F.P . Ganzel
D.P . Ma s o n
W.G. Kirby
D.W. Bremer, Councilmen
and
G.L. Rosborough, Mayor
Frank Thompson, Town Attorney
C .R. Frazier, Town Supervisor
Adele S. Grage , Town Clerk
The meeting was called to order by the President , MM:r.
Ganzel who called for reading of minutes.
The minutes of the regular meeting of March 14, 1949 were
read and upon motion of Er. Mason, seconded by I.r. Kirby
they w ere approved.
Minutes of the adjourned meeting of March 22 , 1949 were
read and upon motion of Mr. Kirby, seconded by Lr. Eason they
were approved as read.
Minutes of the adjourned meeting of March 31, 1949 were read,
and upon motion of Mr. I•iason, seconded by Mr . Kirby they were
approved as read.
There was a discussion of a sidewalk from: Last Coast Drive
to the New postoffice on Atlantic Blvd. Mrs. Blondheim,
Postmaster was present and advised that she would like to
help in any way she could towards getting this sidewalk
as they expect to be in the new building by Flay 1st , and
she would request that the Council hurry their decision in
the matter. Upon motion of hr. Mason, seconded by Lr. Kirky ,
it was referred to the Public Works Comnittee to-gether with
Mr. Frazier' s report as to length , costs , etc . The committee
to report back at the next meeting their recommendations.
The bills were next considered, and upon motion of Mr. Bremer
seconded by Mr. Mason, the following bills were approved for
payment :
City of Jacksonville Beach, (Radio ) 30.00
Atlantic National Bank(Ins . note ) 65 74
The Texas Co. Police X12 .22
Garbage 5 .30
Waterworks 2.65*
Streets 2.5$ 22.75
W.K. Converse (rep. 15th St : ramp ) 37 50
Alweather Tire Co 1 50
City of Jacksonville (Pump current ) 21 16*
Cheatham & Ricketts Co. (rep. to pump) 112 02*
Cities Supply Cm. (meter yoke ) 9 12*
Town of Neptune Beach (1-fire ) 60 •00
Standard Oil Co. (finel oil-Office) 7 67
J & W. Motor Co. (rep. to police car tank) . . . . 4. 50
Mason Smith Co. Waterworks 217.52*
Streets • 4.00
Garbage 10.70
St .Ends & ) 13.22 45 .44
Ramps )
Cameron & Barkley Co. (W.W. Fittings ) - 9$ 74*
R. E. Wilkerson & Co. (office supplies ) 9 70
' 41, B.B. McCormick & Sons , W.W. Pump 39.00*
Ramp 14. 50 53 50
Mennen' s Service Sta. (rep. to mixer) . . . . . . 3 .00
P.D. Carmichael' s Hdwe . 13 . 52
Southern Bell Tel.&Tel. -Co. (Town Hall) 5 11
It ►t tt tt tt tt (Health Center ) . . . 5 .26
City of Jacksonville ( Inst . 4 st . lights ) 466 00
*to be paid from Waterworks Fund 1072.23
Mr. Rosboro rh recommended that Mr . Russell ,go on duty at night,
and that Mr. Frazier handle any calls or police work in the
daytime, and that w^ out n an extra motorcycle officer on
sf T•
Saturday �.ftel nJl"1�;
'� �, ,a Oliday,,. 1C1:% matter was discussed at
length, and upon motion of Mr . Mason, seconded bynMr. Bremer
the matter was referred to the Police & Publthc Safety Committee
to moot with the Mayor and bring definite recommendations to
the next meeting.
Upon motion of Ir. Bremer seconded by Ar. Mason, it was decided
to rope off the beech from south side of 15th St. Ramp to Aherr.
Street beginning May 16th to Juno 1st on Saturdays, Sundays and
holidays between the hours of 10 A.M. and 6 P.M. The hours after
June 1st will be decided later.
Mr. Herrington requested -mat steps be put at 3rd St. A letter
was road from Mr . Hoshorn requosting steps at 12th St. There was
a discussion of steps end the matter was referred to Mr. Bremer
ana Mr . Kirby who are to report at the next mooting thoir rocom-
mondations as to steps needed.
Mr . Wilcox' s letter to Council was road and the mutter of requir-
ing private property owners to repair their walls was discussed.
Mr . ' ilaox would like to repair his wall and fill his yard, but
it would be useless until the adjoining property is fixed. Mr.
Thompson advised that there aro many varied points being brought
up in the present Seawul4 Amergency suits , and that he would
advise that the Council await the court's ruling on these
points before they lako any action in this matter. The Town
Clerk was instructed to so advise Mr . Nilcox.
A letter was read from Mr . Gordon Mitch accepting the audit
assignment for 1948-49.
Lotter from Mr . Sollce, County . hginoor was road. Mr . Sollee
advised that the County was willing to contribute $750. as
part of construction repairs to Ocean Boulevard from 10th St.
to 16th St. As regards the lowering of the largo pipe under
MaYport Ru. , advised that it would not be feasible unless the
Town Lowered the ditch on the downstream side of Mayport Rd.
for at least 3 or 4 foot. It had been understood that the County
would do the work on repairs to the Ocean Boulevard strip, if the
Town would prepare the base. Thu matter was tabled for the time
being.
Mr , Thompson advised that the proposed legislative bills have
boon sent to Mr. Luckie at Tallahassee, and that Mr . Luckie
will introduce.
/ iN�ew Contract with Smith-Gcllerpiu was referred to Mr . Thompson
V to study and report back his recommendations.
A request from Mr . Harcourt Bull that the Town furnish water to
thair building was discussed. They now have Neptune water, and
Neptune 's yearly rental begins on Juno 1st. It was brought out
that now lines would have to be run in order to furbish suffi-
cient pressure, and upon motion of Mr . Kirby, seconded by Mr .
Bremer it was decided that the mutter be taken up with the Isnginoers
to see if fit in with the flow plan. ?•:-.r . Ganzol advised that
he wo1h1d doe the _ngineers about it .
A report was presented from Mr. Lawrence , Chairman of the
Citizen's Struet Committee. Mr. Harcourt Bull advised that he
did not con-cur with this report. A report from Mr . Haarjo
covering : a,st Coast Drive grades at 9th St. ,as also presented,
and upon motion of Mr. Mason, socondoc by Mr. Bremer both of
these reports wcrarroferred to the Public Norks Committee.
Only one bid was received on building the garage at the Incin-
erator site. This bid was received from Mr . F. J. Schefflor •
in the amount of $ . Upon motion of Mr. Mason, seconded
by Mr . Bremer it was referred to the Public Norks Committ-ee
for their recommendation at the next mooting. Mr . Frazier was
asked to prepare comparative t igures since there was only one bid.
Mr. Frazier 's monthly report was considered, discussed and
filed. The item zed. 6 month financial report was favorably
veceiyred and studiad,aad we should seriously consider construe-
d/ tive improvements.
The matter of Lot Cleaning was gone into , and Mr. Frazier
was asked to prepare a list of lots to be cleaned and have
ready for the next meeting.
Upon motion of Mr. Mason, seconded by Mr . Bremer the Mayor
was requested to direct a letter tp the proper source to
get our area sprayed with DDT.
There was a discussion of the Sattair Street paving, and Mr.
Thompson advised that he is working on the Ordinance and will
have ready in a few days. Mr. Thompson requested full descrip-
tion of the street with a summary of the entire scope of the
whole project.
There was a discussion of the condemnation of the awing
property, Lot 19 , Block 7. The Town Clerk advised that the
necessary notice had been given and the time had expired,
but there was no action taken et this time. It was brought
out that the Town could tear down the structure, bit the
cost could not be placed as a lien against the place , but
if not paid would have to be collected by suit.
Upon motion of Mr. Mason, seconded by Mr . Bremer approval
was given for X100. to be given to Mr . Russell tor police
uniforms.
Upon motion of Mr . Bremer, seconded by Mr. Mason, the follow-
ing Resolution was adopted:
6VHAt EAS, the house on Lot 13, Block 16 Donner 's sub-division
owned by LeRoy Jackson was not; completed until after January
1, 1S'47, and
WHAP AAS, LeRoy Jackson hos furnished proof that Homestead
dxemption was signed for and allowed by Duval County for the
year 1948,
NO? THdREFORE BE IT Rr:SOLVLD BY THE MAYOR AND TONN uOUNCIL
OF THE TOirN OF ATLANTIC BLACHDUVAL aOU TY, FLORIDA, that
The Improvement be striken from the 1947 Tax Roll on this
Lot 13, Block 16 , Sbnnur 's subdivision, and that
Homestead Exemption be allowed on this pr:ooerty on the 1948
Tax Roll to correct errors now existing on these ^olls.
A letter was read from Mr. Chalmers D. Horne relative to his
assessments on the 1948 Tax Roll. This letter is to be tiled
for . information of the Assessor in making the 1949 Roll.
Upon motion of Mr . Meson the meeting adjourned from day to day.
47-yeL
F. P. Ganzel , P psIdont
Attest:
ad.e,&,,
Adelo S. Grego, Town C,rk