10-14-46 v MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH
TOWN COUNCIL HELD AT THE TOWN HALL AT $:30 P.M. MONDAY,
OCTOBER 14TH, 1946.
AIL PRESENT:
Beale Travis, President
N.A. Minchew
Will D. Merritt
Harcourt Bull, Jr.
W.L. Williams, Jr. , Councilmen
and
G.L. Rosborough, Mayor
Frank Thompson, Attorney
C .R. Frazier, Town Supervisor
Adele 3 . Grage, Tpwn Clerk
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The meeting was called to order by the President , Beale
Travis.
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 3rd, 1946
were read and upon motion of N.A. Minchew, seconded by
W.E. Williams, Jr. were approved. °
Minutes of the adjourned meeting of September 24, 1946
were read and upon motion of N.A. Minchew, seconded by
V.D. Merritt were approved.
- Minutes of the adjourned meeting of October $, 1946 were
read and upon motion of Mr . William , seconded by Mr.
Minchew were a pproved.
Mr. Minchew presented Mr. Jarboe of the Neptune Beach Vol-
unteer Fire Dept . to talk over with the Council the matter
of assistance in the purchase of the new fire equipment .
It was the concensus of opinion that we want to do something,
but the question arises as to what we can legally do so far
as town funds are concerned. Mr. Bull repeated his former
suggestion that it be known as Neptune-Atlantic or Atlantic-
Neptune Volunteer fire Dept. , but Mr. Jarboe advised that
Mr. Glickstein had been informed that it could not be , as
. a joint name would affect their insurance rate. Mr. Frazier
suggested that the fire dept . incorporate and each town
take shares in the copporation, details to be worked out
by authorized persons from each town's officials . The
matter wa : referred back to the Pmblic Safety Committee
with the suggestion that they meet with similar committee
from Neptune Beach Council and the two Town attorneys and
work out some arrangement whereby we can legally help out .
It was also suggested that one member from each(council
be sent to Atlanta for a conference with the SEhU. The
public Works Committee are to bring back definite recommen-
dations.
Mr. Jarboe was requested to furnish us with Neptune Beach' s
Ordinance covering Fire Regulations and when received will
be referred to the Laws and Rules Committee for study.
On the Hotel Reservation Road, Mr. Bull advised that he
talked to Mr. Jordon in MMir. Sollee 's office and explained
to him about the survey and map which we want . In the mean-
time he saw Iir. Belote who advised him that he would arrange
for and authorize the work on a detail survey of this road ,
and he understands that the work was authorized, but to date
has not been received.
The letter was -written to Fir. Emory Price regarding Engin-
eering fees on the Sewerage , but there has not been time
enough for an answer.
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On Drainage , Mr. Bull reported that Mr. Richheimer has
corrected the report and returned, and although there are
still some minor errors still in it , they do not affect
the report . Mr. Bull and some of the officials have
flown over the area, and also covered same in a canoe.
However , they do not as yet have the answer as to the
best solution, as to other possibilities and routes.
The Committee is still working on it .
Mr. Frazier is turning over to Mr. Regisyer the Russell
and Axon figures on the Waterworks .
The Finance and Taxation Committee recommends that the
the Garbage Fees be raised. Upon motion of Mr. Merritt
seconded by Mr. Bull, an Ordinance Amending Section 3,
Paragraph "B" of Ordinance # 69 was passed on first read-
ing. Upon motion of Mr. Merritt , seconded by Mr. Williams
it was passed on second reading.
The Finance and Taxation Committee recommended that no
action be taken at this meeting on the Utilities Tax. On
motion of Mr. Bull, seconded by Mr. Merritt action was
deferred to the November meeting after the Tax Roll and
Budget had been adopted.
Upon motion of Mr. Minchew, seconded by Mr, Bull approval
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was given for the President and Town Clerk to sign the
Survey Plat presented by Mr. Durden. Mr. Durden is to
give Mr. Frazier price of changing the present markers -
on Ocean Blvd. and Beach Ave. between 10th and 16th streets.
Upon motion. of Mr. Williams, seconded by Mr. Minchew, the
Lewis Sub-division map was referred to the Public Works
Committee to make recommendations.
Iyer. Frazier reported that we had received no answer from
the City of Jacksonville relative to the lights on Saltair
Blvd. It was requested that a letter be sent requesting
an answer to our Resolution, giving us some information
as to when to expect the installations of these lights.
The Preliminary Roll for the year 1946 was presented to _
the Council. Upon motion of Mr. Bull, seconded by Mr.
Merritt- the following Resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY TAX ASSESSP; ;NT ROLL
FOR THE YEAR 1946:
WHEREAS , The Town Tax Assessor has completed the Preliminary
Tax Assessment Roll of the Town of Atlantic Beach , Florida
for the year 1946 , and has submitted the same to the Town
Council, and
WHEREAS, It appears that all property, real and personal,
in the Town of Atlantic Beach , subject to taxation has
been assessed on said Tax Assessment Roll, and the Tax _
Assessment Roll is in due form,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN r'COUNCIL of the Town
of Atlantic Beach , Florida, that the said Preliminary Tax
Assessment Roll , be, and the same is, hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER. RESOLVED Thp.t the Town Clerk shall post at
the Town Hall and at two other public places in the Town
and shall also cause to be published daily for four conse-
cutive days in a newspaper published in the City of Jack-
sonville , Duval County, Florida, notice that said Tax as-
sessment Roll has been submitted to the Town Council and
approved, and also requiring all persons desiring to have
corrections thereof made , whether in listing, valuation of
property or otherwise , to file with the Town Tax Assessor
on or before the 28th day of October, 1946 at 8 P.M. their
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petition to the Town Council setting forth their objection
to said assessment roll and the correction they desire made ,
and also that on the 28th day of October, 1946 at 8 P.M.
the Town Council will meet at the Town Hall for the purpose
of equalizing said assessments and making proper correction
therein.
Upon motion of Mr. Bull , seconded by i'Ir. Merritt , the Town
Clerk was instructed to post and have published the follow-
ing notice : _
NOTICE OF COIv 'LETION OF TAX ASSESSMENT ROLL OF THE TOWN OF
ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA FOR THE YEAR 1946:
" TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: You are hereby notified that the
Preliminary Tax Assessment Roll for the Town of Atlantic
Beach, Florida, for the year 1946 , has been completed and
submitted to and approved by the Town Council. All persons
desiring to have corrections made thereof , whether in listing,
valuation of property or otherwise , are required on or before
the 28th day of October A.D. 1946 at 8 P.M. to file with the
Town Tax Assessor of the Town of Atlantic Beach their ob-
jections to the said assessments and correction they desire
made.
The Town Council will meet at the Town Hall in the Town of
Atlant6c Beachn, Florida on the 28th day of October, 1946 at
8 ,P.M. for the purpose of equalizing said assessments and
making proper correction therein. All persons who will file
petitions as aforesaid will be given the opportunity to be
heard at said meeting.
Adele S. Grage , Town Clerk and
Tax Collector for the Town of
Atlantic Beach, Florida."
Upon motion of Mr. l4inchew, seconded by Er. Williams, the
budget for the fiscal year 1946-47 was approved and adopted :
1946-47 Budget
Administrative
Town Supervisor $3 ,300.
Town Clerk 1,800.
Office Supp4ies & Repairs 500.
All Insurance 900.
Attorney's Fees 250.
Audit 250.
$7,000. .
Police . Public Safety
Salary of Marshall 3,000. '
R&R to Police Oar 500.
Traffic Signs 200. -
Life Saving & Roping 350. .
Fire Protection 300. •
Street Lights 400. •
Gas & Oil 800. •
Radio Service 360.
Police Judge 150.
Extra Police 700. .
6,760.
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Public Works
Water Mains " 600.
Driver & Helper 3,600. .
Extra Labor 7,000. .
Gas & Oil 650 . •
Repairs & Replacements 800. •
New Equipment 2 ,000. •
Steps 1,500. •
Culverts ,patching material,etc . 1,500. •
X17,650.
Contingent 2 ,890
Grand Total 34,300.
Estimated Revenue
Bank Balance 1,400.
Current Taxes 16,000.
Delinquent Taxes 1,000.
Penalties 300.
Fines & Forfeitures 1,500.
Licenses 5 ,500.
Building Fees 200.
Saltair Water 150.
Franchise Tax 1,250.
Garbage Collection Fees 4,000.
Street Paving Liens 400.
Lot Cleaning 1,500.
Miscellaneous 500.
34,300.
Upon motion of Mr. Bull, seconded by Mr. Iderritt an Ordinance
" To Approve and Adopt the Tax Assessment Roll for the year
1946, and to determine and' fix the rate of taxation and ;Make
the Annual Tax„ Levy of the year 1946." was passed on first
reading. Upon motion of lir. Bull, seconded by Mr. Merritt
it was passed on second reading. Tentative mileage was set
as 10 mills for general purposes and 1 mill for Town's Share
of Seawall.
By unanimous consent the Tawn Supervisor was authorized to
purchase the OCD equipment which we know have for 4;;100.
There was some discussion as to the monies in the Seawall
Fund , and it was suggested that if the Finance & Taxation
Committee could not retire the Bonds at 103 to 1032 then
the best thing to do would be to deposit the money in a
Savings Account where it could draw interest .
Upon mption of Mr., Bull , seconded by Mr. Williar:.s the
Treasurer's Report,was approved.
It wa3 brought to the attnetion of the Council that complaints
were being received due to the children attending firs. Garret 's
school being allowed to run over and trespass in other yards.
By unanimous consent the Mayor was requested to write Mrs.
Garrett about this matter and request her to fence in her
grounds.
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Upon motion of N.A. Minchew, seconded by W.E . Williams ,Jr.
the following bills were approved for payment as funds
• become available :
City of Jacksonville Beach (radio) $ 30.00
Clifford Payne & Garrison ( Ins. down payment ) 157.76
Southern Bell T. & T. Co. (Health Center) . . 3.54
n 9 9 9 9 (Town Hall ) 2.72
Mason Smith Co 14.96
The Texas Com Police $57.46
Garbage 57.52 . . . 114.9$
Beach Transfer Co. (frt . asphalt ) 14.422
The Texas Co. ( Asphalt ) 67.50 •
Neptune Beach Garage 26.40
R.F. Wilkeson & Co. ( map cabinet) 59.90
Slik's Service Sta. ( tire-Police car) 21.17
Lee & Cates Glass Co. 2.20
Beach Printing Co. (Notices ) 14.65
Jax. Bch. Truck Lines (frt . on cabinet ) . . . 7.57
Surplus Goods Co. (rubber boots ) 12.30
H. & W.B. Drew Co. ( License Forms ) 10.21
Treasurer of the United States(photo copy) . 1.00
Quinn R. Barton Co. 11.10
Arnold Printing & Label Co. (envelops ) 59.8
H.A. Durden ( map and survey) 1500.00
2132.26
There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
Beale Travis , President
Attest :
S
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Adele S. Grag-
Town Clerk