07-29-67 v MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH CITY
COMMISSION HELD AT THE CITY HALL ON SATURDAY, JULY 29th, 1967
AT 8:00 A. M.
Present:
William S . Howell, Mayor-Commissioner
John W. Weldon
Donald L. Goodling
W. J. Parks, Jr. , Commissioners
and
Murray H. Bennett, City Manager
Betty Jean Barnes, Assistant City Clerk
Absent:
Louis C. Holloway, Jr. , Commissioner
Frank Thompson, City Attorney
Adele S . Grage, City Clerk
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor-Commissioner, Mr.
Howell.
The interconnection of water lines with Neptune Beach was
discussed. Mr. Bennett advised we have received State Road Depart-
ment permit to join at Seminole Road and at Sherry Drive. Mr.
Bennett advised that Neptune Beach has money for connection at
Sherry Drive and advise they will find money for Seminole Road
joining. Mr. Weldon stated he sees no point in going ahead if
Neptune Beach is not going to proceed at same time, and Mr. Bennett
advised he is certain they will. Bids were received as follows:
At Sherry Drive and Atlantic Boulevard -
Art Reinertson Construction Co. $350.00 plus material
G. L. Ingram & Sons 450.00 labor only -
(Estimated cost of material (Plus Material)
$100.00)
At Seminole Road and Atlantic Boulevard -
Art Reinertson Construction Co. $2, 100_00 labor and
material
G. L. Ingram & Sons 2, 546. 21
Mr. Parks moved that the interconnection with Neptune Beach water
lines at Sherry Drive and Atlantic Boulevard, and Seminole Road
and Atlantic Boulevard be approved under direction of Acting City
Manager, subject to joint agreement with Neptune Beach and
approval of City Attorney, and that low bid be accepted, seconded
by Mr. Weldon and carried.
Mr. Parks presented report of Committee covering bids on new
primary pump controls, copy of report is attached hereto and made
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a part hereof. The Committee recommended award go to low bidder,
Bill Thompson Electric Company, in the amount of $950.00. Mr.
Weldon moved acceptance of Committee 's report and awarding of
bid to Bill Thompson Electric Company, seconded by Mr. Goodling
and carried.
Mr. Goodling moved this be paid from Account #1411 of 1967 Budget,
seconded by Mr. Weldon and carried.
Mr. Parks presented report of Committee on bids for Chlorinator
and accessory items for water plant. Copy of report is attached
hereto and made a part hereof. The Committee recommended awarding
of bid to the low bidder, Fischer & Porter Company in the amount
of $1,705.00. Mr. Weldon moved acceptance of report and award of
bid to Fischer & Porter Company in amount of $1, 705.00 to be paid
from Account #1501 in 1967 Budget, seconded by Mr. Goodling and
carried.
Mr. Parks presented a report on conversion of flow meter at water
pumping station, copy attached hereto and made a part hereof.
It was received for information and filing.
The matter of a City Manager was next considered. Mr. Goodling
stated that due to uncertainty of next 60 days for Beaches Area
and our own October election that this be a temporary appointment,
he therefore moved that R. C. Vogel be appointed Acting City
Manager pending his acceptance, and also pending appointment of a
permanent City Manager, seconded by Mr. Parks and carried. Chief
Vogel stated he accepted and will try to do a good job.
Mr. Weldon requested the minutes reflect that they have been
interviewing applicants for the past week for the City Manager
position.
Mr . Isaacs raised question of short time to Labor Day and need of
immediate action as to additional life guards and as matter was
brought up in regular meeting and referred to Mr. Goodling he
would urge action be taken today. He also inquired as to signs
relative to swimming near life guard stations.
It was advised signs are being made from material on hand and will
be put up as soon as possible.
Mr. Goodling advised that there are five weeks until Labor Day and
two additional guards would be at cost of approximately $600.00.
Money is available in Account #301, Public Safety Department, and
if necessary there can be a transfer from Account #201, Administra-
tion extra help, for part of the amount, transfer not needed at
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present. Also as to life buoys requested they should be bought
at discretion of Acting City Manager if funds are available.
Mr. Weldon moved that we accept report of Committee and authorize
hiring of two additional life guards at present salary scale for
remainder of season, seconded by Mr. Goodling and carried.
There was a discussion as to problem with surfers and Mr.
Goodling advised understands as before that swimmers are to be
given every courtesy from surfers and that surfers are to give
right-of-way, and when necessary the police have authority to
intercede. The Chief advised they have had complaints and have
used the loud speaker system on patrol cars effectively.
Mr . Weldon inquired if Tax Roll will be ready by August 1st and
it was advised that the City Clerk has hired extra help for this
purpose and the roll will be ready with exception of a few
pieces Mr. Hamilton is checking on.
There being no further business Mr. Parks moved to adjourn, and
motion carried.
Whereupon Mayor Howell declared the meeting adjourned.
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••ill''am r . Howell
Mayor-Commissioner
Attest:
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