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06-10-41 v MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH TOWN COUNCIL HELD AT TEE TOWN HALL AT 8 P. M. , JUNE 10, 1941. The Clerk called the roll and the following members answered present: H. G. Isaacs, Harcourt Bull , Jr. E. L. Chiasson J. C. Outler The Mayor, Mr. G. L. Rosborough, and Town Attorney, Mr. C . C . Howell, Jr. , were also present. Upon motion of Mr. Chiasson, seconded by :,:r. Outler, the Minutes of the Meeting of May 13th were approved as read. A discussion was had concerning outstanding bills, then upon motion of bir. Cutler, seconded by Mr. Chiasson, the following bills were approved and ordered paid: Atlantic National Bank ( Insurance ) 52.62 Seaboard Oil Company 95.75 Wilkerson-Martin Company .50 Shell Oil Company 1.90 Bache Brothers Sign Co. 18.00 Consolidated Automotive Company 4.00 Mason Lumber and Supply Company 4.00 Dickinson ' s Hardware 5. o The Texas Company 1.'75 Southern Bell Telephone Co. 8.38 Joe Robbins 20.20 Dowling and Pattison 386.25 C . C. Howell , Jr. 80.00 J . C. Outler (Expenses to Tallahassee) 13.65 $692.20 and the following payments on the Incinerator account : Florida Machine and Foundry Company 71.08 Mason Lumber and Supply Co. 157.50 Sherman Concrete Pipe Co. 14.01 Farquhar Machinery Company 119.55 (.362.14 At this point other business was suspended and the Council heard Mr. N. L. Joseph and Mrs. T. E. Satchwell relative to a complaint concerning taxes on their lots in Mandalay. Considerable discussion was had. Thereupon, Mr. Outler moved that the Resolution passed by the Town Council on May 13 , 1941 be held in abeyance until June 25, 1941 and that a statement he furnished Satchwell and Joseph showing the correct amount of taxes due without Attorney ' s fee; that if the said taxes and penalties are paid on or before June 25th, attorney ' s fee be omitted; that in the event said taxes are not paid on or before June 25th, that it is the instructions of the Town Council to the Town Clerk and Town Attorney that the Resolution dated May 13, 1941 remain in full effect and that the Town Clerk proceed with the Certification of these taxes on that date and that the Town Attorney proceed in accordance with the provisions t ;ereof , adding such fees as may then accrue. Mr. Bull seconded the motion and it was unanimously adopted. Mr. Bull reported that the Ordinances relating to Fuel Gas and to the Control of Animals Running at Large in the Town were not yet ready for final passage . They were passed to the next meeting. 11, Mr. Cutler, Chairman of the Police Committee reported that his Committee had agreed to leave the 25 mile per hour signs on the Beach; that the 15 mile ner hour signs be used during rush hours when the ropes are not up, merely as caution signs and that the Marshal has been instructed to use the 25 mile per hour regulation as the basis for making arrests. The Ordinance relating to Artesian Jells, prepared by the Laws and Rules Committee , was referred to the Town Attorney for his consideration before final passage. The following Resolution was introduced by Mr. Bull , seconded by Mr. Chanson and unanimously passed: WHEREAS, the building on Lot 4, Block 12, is unsightly, in very bad repair and is being used by unknown persons in such a manner as renders it a menace to the health of the community, NOW THEREFORE BE IT FESOLVTD by the Town council that it is the findings of the Town Council of Atlantic Beach , Florida , that the said structure is dangerous or detrimental to the citizens of the said Town and that it involves an undue risk to the health, morals, convenience and safety of such citizens, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the said Town Council hereby directs /.� that the Town Clerk of the said Town of Atlantic Beach notify the W lawful owners, in writing, of the above named property that same must be jremoved within forty-five days from the date of said notice in writing. The following Resolution was introduced by Mr. Bull, second- ed by Mr. Chiasson and unanimously passed : WHEREAS, the garage on the back portion of Lots 5 and 6, Block 20, in the Town of Ltlantic Beach, is unsightly, in very bad repair' and in such a condition that it is a menace to the health, safety and welfare of the Community, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council, Town of Atlantic Beach, Florida , that it is the findings of the said Council that the said Structure is dangerous and detrir-ental to the health, convenience and safety of the citizens, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the said Town Council hereby directs that the Town Clerk of the said Town of Atlantic Beach notify the lawful owner, in writing, that the same must be renovated, repaired and otherwise put in good condition, or removed, within 45 days from the date of said notice in writing. The matter of employing a special officer for the summer months was discussed. The Marshal and City Supervisor were instructed to contact persons who might be Interested in such a job; ascertain the amount of salary expected , the nature of such applicant' s equipment, his ability and all other information and as soon es possible communicate same to the President of the Town Council . The matter of an election to ratify the Legislative Act amend- ing the Town Charter was discussed and by unanimous consent the matter was left in the hands of t'le Town Attorney to proceed with the necessary machinery to prepare for such an election. Garbage collection outside the Town was discussed. The City Supervisor presented the proposition of ::r. P. J. Watson, in which Mr. Watson had stated that he had pledges from 21 residents from 16th Street North who are willing to pay •'l2 per year for this service. After full discussion, it was the unanimous opinion of the Council that before any proposition could be considered, it would have to be accompanied by whatever funds are to be paid; that • the proposition must cover all residents in the North Atlantic Beach section; that the Town will give suitable collection, but no definite agreement as to the number of collections, merely agreeing to make collection es often as necessary and that the payment for this service should be in the neighborhood of ,4(-)O. per year, payable in advance , the year running from the time service under this new arrangement is started; and that the Council will meet in special session to hear any proposition that is offer- ed along these lines. A letter signed by James Q. Palmer, City Manager of Jacksonville Beech stating that Mayor I . D. Sams had called a meeting on June 12th at 8 P. M. for the purpose of meeting with Major Kean Griffith, Commanding Officer in charge of the Beach Recreational Area, and for the purpose of a round table discussion with Major Griffith relative to planning recreational work. The Chair named Councilman Harcourt Bull , Jr. , and City Super- visor C . R. Frazier to represent the Town of Atlantic Beach at this meeting. Yr. Outler introduced the following Resolution, seconded by Mr. Chiesson, which was unanimously passed. NHEREAS, the Fifteenth Street runway, an entrance to the Ocean on Fifteenth Street from County Road No. 667, shown on the map of Atlantic Beach as 15th Street as an integral part of the county High- way system, accommodating almost wholly traffic through the Town, and NHEREAS, this Street has been tendered to the county as a County Fighway and . part of the same has already been officially designated as County Road, and WHEREAS, the condition of that portion now being used is very bad and in need of repair, and NHEREAS, part of this said 15th Street has not yet been opened up to the public use by the County, NON THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Town council of the Town of A.tlantic Beach, that dedication is hereby made of any portion of 15th Street from the east boundary of County Road No. 667 to the Ocean Front which has not heretofore been fully covered by dedication, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Supervisor be instructed to immediately communicate with the Board of County Commissoners and the County Engineer, advising of contents of this Resolution and call attention to the fact that immediate repair is needed on the runway from Beach avenue to the Ocean and to request of the said County Officials that for the purpose of caring for County traffic the entire 15th Street be made available for that purpose. The Clerk was directed to proceed with the usual methods of collection on street improvement assessments,writing the necessary letters, sending statements, et cetera, before preparing a list for certification for collection. 41111111 President Atlantic Beach Town Council . Attest: //209?-- To Clerk.